Product Description
Who's New at Lou's Zoo is a story that teaches kids about being kind to one another, having compassion for others, and never judging others by their appearance. We are all unique in our own way whether in size, appearance, or different personalities much like the zoo animals. Your child will fall in love with the adorable zoo animals and their individual personalities that kids can relate to.
The story is about Lou, an alpaca, and his many friends! Lou likes to be known as The Zookeeper in what humans call a "neighborhood" and he is preparing for a new guest coming to the zoo. All the animals are excited and curious to meet this new mysterious guest. They wonder will the new guest be tall or short, young or old, maybe colorful or have stripes like them. Some of the animals are nervous that the new guest may not fit in with the others in the neighborhood.
Whatever happens, the animals all agree they want the new guest to feel welcome and accepted. And they can't wait to become good friends.
But the new guest has worries of their own. Will the animals like him or think he looks scary or intimidating? Find out what happens by ordering your copy today.
This story teaches kids it's Ok to be different and accept one another as we are all unique in different ways.
It's also a great teaching tool for the classroom as kids can relate to some of the feelings and emotions the animals are experiencing. Whether it's in a new neighborhood, new classroom, or meeting someone for the first time we all have worried about what others will think of us, and whether we will be accepted, liked, or fit in.
Great for parents and teachers to teach kids about: kindness, compassion, never judging others social learning how do they feel meeting others for the first time how can we make others feel accepted importance of friendships critical thinking about helping others fun facts about zoo animals children will enjoy the unique illustrations
This book is beautifully illustrated by Lauren Sparks, a watercolor illustrator.
Review
This book is stunning. The illustrations are vibrant and eye catching. My children adore the pictures. The writing is sweet and easy for children to follow. The message is wonderful and we need more books with this beautiful message. My favorite part, though, has to be the addition of the animal facts at the end of the book. I just love that not only is the book sweet and fun, but it is also informative. Kids need that too. My daughters loved reading the facts.
I bought this book for 2 of my granddaughters. They absolutely love it. Its colorful with a great story. They really love the educational part at the end of the book. If you're looking for a fun, easy read for your kids or grandkids I highly recommend Lou's Zoo.
This book is adorable! Love the inclusiveness to the new neighbor! The illustrations are super gorgeous! Too! Very fun read!
This book is special! The book itself is beautiful- the illustrations are colorful, lively and just wonderful! We love everything about Lou and his Zoo! Buy this book! ❤️
From the Author
This story is extra special to me as I too did not always fit into a group, classroom, or neighborhood. The anxiety I often felt when entering a party or meeting someone for the first time wasn't always easy.
I hope this book will help everyone to open their hearts and minds to be kind and show compassion to others and never judge others by their appearance.
The story also has Fun Facts about the zoo animals that serve as a teaching tool for kids to learn some new facts about the animals in the story.
From the Back Cover
In Who's New At Lou's Zoo you will learn about a mysterious new guest coming to live at the zoo! All the animals are curious to find out who it might be. Will the new guest look just like them? Will they be big or small? Will they be tall or short? Will they be friendly? Will they fit into the neighborhood?
Whatever happens, the animals all agree they want the
