1 Zany Zoo
By Lori Degman; Colin Jack (Illustrator)
(Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, Hardcover, 9781416989905, 32pp.)
Publication Date: July 20, 2010
Categories: Humorous Stories, Animals - Zoos
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Have you ever wondered what happens at the zoo before the gates open? Foxes who steal keys, beavers who cook chili, hyenas who play the blues…when no one is looking, anything can happen! Readers won’t believe the antics of these wacky animals, and they’ll have a blast counting along with the simple text as they encounter each increasingly crazy creature. First-time illustrator Colin Jack’s unique retro style paired with contest winner Lori Degman’s enthusiastic words provide an entertaining peek inside the zaniest zoo around!
Colin Jack is originally from Vancouver, Canada, and has illustrated several children’s books. For the past five years he has been living in Toronto, storyboarding and designing a multitude of projects. When he’s not drawing Colin loves spending time with his wife and two sons.











