The Zoo
Jawnie Payne, Neon Squid
Illustrated by Susan Deming
Ages 5 to 8
Hardback
05 February 2026Imprint: Neon Squid
Synopsis
Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo in this illustrated non-fiction story by zookeeper and TikTok sensation Jawnie Payne.
This gentle story is a perfect gift for kids who love animals or are going on a trip to the zoo. It follows the exploits of several characters over the course of a busy day – including zookeepers,...
Details
05 February 202664 pages
9781838993412Imprint: Neon Squid
Reviews
A zoo employee herself with a viral following, Payne leads young visitors through a typical day at a generic zoological park... Readers may be surprised at the amount of training zoo animals receive; some are taught to station (or position) themselves a certain way to be X-rayed, to present paws for inspection, or to open their mouths at a hand gesture for dental exams... A wide-ranging zoological overview.Kirkus Reviews
