Bibliographic Citation:
Hall, Michael. My Heart is Like a Zoo. New York, NY: Greenwillow Books, 2009. 32 p. ISBN 978-0061915109.
Awards/Selection Lists:
None
Format Examined:
Hard cover
Annotation:
Twenty paper animals made from colorful heart shapes are included in this book about emotions.
Personal Reaction:
Animals are created from collages of brightly colored hearts, and are accompanied by simple text describing emotions that match the animal on the page. Alliteration is sprinkled throughout the book, which promotes phonological awareness. The text of the book is printed in a simple to read, white font, which is easily noticed among the bright colors on the page.
Age Recommendation:
I would recommend this book for children 3-5 years of age.
Themes/Issues:
Love, heart shapes, emotions, bright colors, animals
Early Literacy Skill Value:
Letter Knowledge:
Letter knowledge is not a direct focus of this book.
Narrative Skills:
Simple text that matches the artwork on each page encourages participation from children in the telling of the story, and in making guesses as to the type of animal on each page.
Phonological Awareness:
Phonological awareness is addressed through periodic alliteration throughout the book.
Print Awareness:
Text is presented in a simple white font against the colorful background of the page and colorful hearts that make up each animal.
Print Motivation:
The simple text and colorful heart-made animals make this an inviting book for preschool-aged children to revisit on their own or with an adult reader.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary pertains to each animal name, as well as the descriptions associated with each animal.
Author/ Illustrator Website:
http://myheartislikeazoo.com/
Letter knowledge is not a direct focus of this book.
Narrative Skills:
Simple text that matches the artwork on each page encourages participation from children in the telling of the story, and in making guesses as to the type of animal on each page.
Phonological Awareness:
Phonological awareness is addressed through periodic alliteration throughout the book.
Print Awareness:
Text is presented in a simple white font against the colorful background of the page and colorful hearts that make up each animal.
Print Motivation:
The simple text and colorful heart-made animals make this an inviting book for preschool-aged children to revisit on their own or with an adult reader.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary pertains to each animal name, as well as the descriptions associated with each animal.
Author/ Illustrator Website:
http://myheartislikeazoo.com/
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