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Hole in the Zoo

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Hole in the Zoo is a delightful children's book that takes young readers on an unexpected adventure when a group of animals escape from the zoo through a mysterious hole. As they wander into the nearby city, hilarity ensues with the chaos and fun stirred up by these charming animals and their amusing antics. Suitable for young readers, it is a captivating mix of lively storytelling and engaging illustrations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love whimsical stories filled with playful animals and entertaining mishaps. The charming illustrations and engaging narrative take you on an adventurous romp through the zoo, making it a perfect read for young readers with curious minds and vivid imaginations.

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Hole in the Zoo

A hilarious picture book by Mick and Chloe Inkpen, creators of the bestselling Zoe & Beans.

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From the bestselling team behind Kipper, I Will Love You Anyway and Fred, this energetic rhyming adventure is jam-packed with mischievous animals swinging, splashing, and crashing through the pages.

At Upalongdownalong Avenue

in the garden at Number 2,

there's a hole in the wall

that belongs to the Zoo

and things have started coming through...

Praise for Mick Inkpen:

'You simply cannot fail to win smiles with a new book about Kipper.' Daily Mail

'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' Guardian

Praise for Zoe and Beans:

'These books will become well-loved members of any child's book collection.' Carousel

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Mick Inkpen has been a bestselling children's author for over 25 years. He is one of today's most popular picture book author/illustrators and the famous creator of both Kipper and Wibbly Pig. Mick has won the Children's Book Award for Threadbear and the British Book Award twice, for Penguin Small and Lullabyhullaballoo. Kipper won a BAFTA for Best Animated Film. It wasn't until Mick became a father that he began his career in children's books. Now, father and daughter have come together for a unique and exciting picture book partnership. Chloe Inkpen grew up surrounded by picture books and has a natural gift for storytelling. A love of language and art saw her swap an English degree course at Nottingham University for a degree in Illustration at the Glasgow School of Art. In her final year, Chloe was awarded second place in the Macmillan Prize for Illustration. Chloe's events in schools, libraries, and festivals across the UK regularly receive glowing reviews. Mick and Chloe are the co-creators of Hole in the Zoo, the Fred series, and the Zoe and Beans series.

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Hole in the Zoo, by Mick Inkpen and Chloe Inkpen, has been well received, with the authors known for creating engaging and delightful children's stories. Mick Inkpen has been praised for his charming and comical approach, winning smiles and perfectly hitting the spot with both children and parents. Similarly, Chloe Inkpen's works, particularly those in the Zoe and Beans series, are appreciated for being well-loved, particularly among preschoolers, with storylines that are considered pitch perfect.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444931716

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: Full colour thoughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 201g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Mick Inkpen has been a bestselling children's author for over 25 years. He is one of today's most popular picture book author/illustrators and the famous creator of both Kipper and Wibbly Pig. Mick has won the Children's Book Award for Threadbear and the British Book Award twice, for Penguin Small and Lullabyhullaballoo. Kipper won a BAFTA for Best Animated Film. It wasn't until Mick became a father that he began his career in children's books. Now father and daughter have come together for a unique and exciting picture book partnership. Chloe Inkpen grew up surrounded by picture books and has a natural gift for storytelling. A love of language and art saw her swap an English degree course at Nottingham University for a degree in Illustration at the Glasgow School of Art. In her final year Chloe was awarded second place in the Macmillan Prize for Illustration. Chloe's events in schools, libraries and festivals across the UK regularly receive glowing reviews. Mick and Chloe are the co-creators of Hole in the Zoo, the Fred series and the Zoe and Beans series.

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