{"product_id":"zebra-at-the-zoo-paperback","title":"Zebra 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\u003eA broken fence and an animal on the loose take center stage in book three of the series by a two-time Newbery Honor winning author.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlex loves living on Zoo Lane, especially because he gets to visit his favorite animal in the world: the red panda. When he finds a hole in the zoo's fence, it presents the perfect opportunity to sneak into the zoo before school to see his beloved furry creatures. What Alex doesn't realize is that the broken fence will cause more problems than almost getting caught by the security guard. When an animal goes missing in the zoo, can he come clean about the fence? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this third book of the series, two-time Newbery Honor author Patricia Reilly Giff has crafted a lively mystery 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 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\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":51768689033504,"sku":"9780823449071","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/67a4f75f88516244d86f9ef51e1f97b9.webp?v=1780335295","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/zebra-at-the-zoo-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}