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A wonderful counting book from Judith Kerr, the best-selling author of the Mog series and The Tiger Who Came to TeaOne moonlit, magical night in the zooAn elephant jumped in the air and flew.But nobody knew.It''s only once all the visitors have gone home that the real fun starts in the Zoo! Learn to count in a fun and wonderfully imaginative way as you follow all the animals through the night in this gorgeous picture book, and find out what mischief they get into.

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Praise for One Night in the Zoo:

“Lovely… uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.” Daily Telegraph

Praise for Twinkles, Arthur and Puss’:
‘A very engaging take on feline behaviour’ The Bookseller

Praise for ‘The Tiger Who Came To Tea’:
‘Near perfection of form is embellished by clear, expressive illustrations. The pace is exactly right, the resolution totally satisfying.’ Dorothy Butler, Babies Need Books.

‘A modern classic.’ The Independent.

‘This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.’ Junior Magazine

“Lovely… uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.” Daily Telegraph

“An inspired counting book'” The Times

"Kerr's soft illustrations provide plenty of details to spot, while the parade of animals teaches counting skills."
Junior magazine

“Judith Kerr: If Carlsberg made grannies…” Headline for feature in The Independent

Praise for ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’:

‘Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!’ Choice Magazine

Praise for ‘Goodbye Mog’:

‘Kerr’s warmth, humour and honesty make this an engaging introduction to a difficult topic.’ Financial Times

‘Believable, amusing and moving.’ Nursery World

‘A supremely sensitive story.’ The Times

One Night in the Zoo The classic illustrated

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    A Paperback / softback by Judith Kerr

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 27/05/2010
      ISBN13: 9780007321131, 978-0007321131
      ISBN10: 0007321139

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A wonderful counting book from Judith Kerr, the best-selling author of the Mog series and The Tiger Who Came to TeaOne moonlit, magical night in the zooAn elephant jumped in the air and flew.But nobody knew.It''s only once all the visitors have gone home that the real fun starts in the Zoo! Learn to count in a fun and wonderfully imaginative way as you follow all the animals through the night in this gorgeous picture book, and find out what mischief they get into.

      Trade Review

      Praise for One Night in the Zoo:

      “Lovely… uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.” Daily Telegraph

      Praise for Twinkles, Arthur and Puss’:
      ‘A very engaging take on feline behaviour’ The Bookseller

      Praise for ‘The Tiger Who Came To Tea’:
      ‘Near perfection of form is embellished by clear, expressive illustrations. The pace is exactly right, the resolution totally satisfying.’ Dorothy Butler, Babies Need Books.

      ‘A modern classic.’ The Independent.

      ‘This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.’ Junior Magazine

      “Lovely… uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.” Daily Telegraph

      “An inspired counting book'” The Times

      "Kerr's soft illustrations provide plenty of details to spot, while the parade of animals teaches counting skills."
      Junior magazine

      “Judith Kerr: If Carlsberg made grannies…” Headline for feature in The Independent

      Praise for ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’:

      ‘Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!’ Choice Magazine

      Praise for ‘Goodbye Mog’:

      ‘Kerr’s warmth, humour and honesty make this an engaging introduction to a difficult topic.’ Financial Times

      ‘Believable, amusing and moving.’ Nursery World

      ‘A supremely sensitive story.’ The Times

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