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Poor old Mr. Peek the zookeeper has a bad start to his day. Will he notice what has gone wrong, or will he spread confusion throughout the zoo?
When Mr. Peek puts on his son’s jacket by mistake, he starts to air all his insecurities as he goes on his daily rounds at the zoo. But unbeknownst to Mr. Peek, all the animals think he is talking about them! How will the unfortunate misunderstanding be cleared up? This debut picture book from a stunning new talent—winner of a Bologna Ragazzi Award—combines hilarious, distinctive illustrations with a fantastic story about how easily insecurities can spread. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
When Mr. Peek puts on his son’s jacket by mistake, he starts to air all his insecurities as he goes on his daily rounds at the zoo. But unbeknownst to Mr. Peek, all the animals think he is talking about them! How will the unfortunate misunderstanding be cleared up? This debut picture book from a stunning new talent—winner of a Bologna Ragazzi Award—combines hilarious, distinctive illustrations with a fantastic story about how easily insecurities can spread. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Format:Hardcover
Because of a retro 1950s (?) styling with integral typography, this book has a refreshingly different feel to it. Mr Peek the zookeeper finds his jacket to be rather tight one morning and as he sets off round the zoo he mutters to himself "You're getting fat"..."getting old"..."your diet is terrible" .. and so on. These grumblings are heard by the animals who each assumes they are the thing to which Mr Peek is referring. Fortunately it's all a misunderstanding and is easily put right as the mumbling-round-the-zoo process is repeated in reverse. Mr Peek however remains amusingly oblivious to the whole process and just can't understand why the animals have been glum that day. It's a simple, witty and linear story which will make children smile from about age 2 and comes highly recommended!
Format:Hardcover
I love Kevin Waldron's wonderful illustrations and of course, this great 'misunderstanding' story. Sure to be a favourite for little people and illustration fans alike... : )
Format:Hardcover
Why are the animals glum all day? It's because they think Mr Peek was talking to them when he said 'you're getting fat...you're wrinkly...you stink...' but it's all a misunderstanding. Mr Peek is really talking to himself, because he is upset that his jacket is too tight... but then it's all put right and as he goes round the zoo again, all the animals hear a much more positive message - but Mr Peek is oblivious to it all. This book has a lovely old-fashioned feel (it reminds me of my childhood books), with text that flows around the pictures, keeping the reader engrossed in the story.
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Mr Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo
Wonderful children's book and well deserved winner of the Opera Prima award at the 2009 Bologna Children's Book Fair - buy it!
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This book got brilliant reviews and was listed in most of the main newspapers' summer reading lists. It looked like it would be good fun for my five year-old son and so it was! Read more
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Imaginative story coupled with brilliant illustrations makes this a great book for young kids. The illustrations alone are enough to captivate my young 2 year old. Read more
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made my kid's day!
When I saw the funky cover I thought ace - this is just what my 5 year old would dig! Great story, great characters, the gags had my son (& I!) in stitches. Read more
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