The Zoo Inside Me
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The Zoo Inside Me
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The Zoo Inside Me
Sometimes we feel brave as a lion or shy like a mouse… and that zoo inside our heads can make us behave differently on the outside.
Feelings can be hard to understand. You can’t see it, but this little boy is part mischievous monkey, part curious llama, and part chameleon, hiding from the world. It feels to him like there’s not enough room for all of those jumbling feelings inside, but the zoo in all of us makes us who we are – reaching out to the world from the part you can’t see. And sometimes, all it takes to make things right is friendship – and to realise that everyone else has a zoo inside them, too...
The Zoo Inside Me is a picture book that champions our emotions, feelings and behaviours in a way that makes them feel relatable and easier to understand.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Zoo Inside Me effectively explores the complex and sometimes overwhelming emotions experienced by both children and adults. It is praised as both an enjoyable read and a valuable tool for discussing difficult feelings. With its vibrant and energetic illustrations, the book also serves as a great catalyst for group or classroom discussions.

Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781839131455
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Yessica Baeten
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 241.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Ruth Doyle (Author) Ruth Doyle always planned to be a writer, but trained as a nurse and studied social care first in order to gain a better understanding of people of all ages and walks of life. She lives in Kent on a micro farm with her family and an assortment of animals.Yessica Baeten (Illustrator) Yessica Baeten has an MA in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. She has also studied film and television studies at the University of Amsterdam and has a BSc in Communication and Multimedia Design. Yessica is passionate about stories, and hers are often humorous, with a sensitive note. She lives in the Netherlands with her partner, their child, and a very naughty cat called Kerfuffle.
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