{"product_id":"meet-the-crew-at-the-zoo-paperback","title":"Meet the Crew at the Zoo - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatricia Reilly Giff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAbby Carter\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolve mysteries at the city zoo with a diverse group of kids in this illustrated chapter book from a two-time Newbery Honor author.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLions and tigers for neighbors? That doesn't bother Luke at all. It's making new friends that scares him. Not only has Luke had to move from Florida to New York because of his dad's new job as a zoo doctor, but he's also had to leave behind his best friend--his abuelo. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Luke discovers that there are other kids also living on Zoo Lane and that one of them might be the owner of a mysterious zebra-printed box left outside his house, he wonders if just maybe he can make friends and solve a mystery in this wild new place. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this first book of the series, two-time Newbery Honor author Patricia Reilly Giff has crafted a charming story about conservation, animal care, friendship, and problem-solving. In touch with the programs and initiatives that today's zoos are undertaking, Giff provides readers with a fresh look at the work of zoologists. Charming line artwork by Abby Carter appears throughout and keeps the story upbeat.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatricia Reilly Giff (1935 - 2021) was the author of more than one hundred children's books, including the Newbery Honor Award titles \u003ci\u003eLily's Crossing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePictures of Hollis Woods\u003c\/i\u003e. She spent twenty years teaching in the New York City public schools, and her Polk Street School series remains a popular chapter book mainstay. Some of her other middle grade novels include \u003ci\u003eGenevieve's War\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Christopher Award; \u003ci\u003eNory Ryan's Song\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Notable Book; and \u003ci\u003eA Slip of a Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, which received two starred reviews. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbby Carter has been illustrating since she was eleven years old when she started a card business with her grandma. Since then Carter has illustrated a number of books, including \u003ci\u003eOllie's School Day: A YES-and-NO Book\u003c\/i\u003e, the Andy Shane books, and \u003ci\u003eDaddies Do It Different\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 16, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768688705824,"sku":"9780823448500","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bfbfcc6b07642218f075dcfde8640a4c.webp?v=1780335295","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/meet-the-crew-at-the-zoo-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}