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Downtown Lost and Found

by (author) Frank B. Edwards

illustrated by John Bianchi

Publisher
Pokeweed Press
Initial publish date
Nov 2008
Category
General, Zoos
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781894323390
    Publish Date
    Nov 2008
    List Price
    $6.95

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Description

When the animals from the zoo escape into the city, they quickly realize that they are hopelessly lost. Gradually each of the ten animals make their way to the "Downtown Lost & Found" to get help. The kindly proprietor squeezes them into the increasingly crowded waiting room until the zookeeper finally arrives to collect them.

Designed to be read by very early readers, Downtown Lost & Found combines bright simple illustrations with a carefully constructed text that offers youngsters the tools they need to decipher the words. Rhythm, repetition, predictability, number patterns and closely linked pictures give children the chance to become independent readers for the first time. Best of all, the story ends with a bang.

Since its first printing in 1997, Downtown Lost & Found has become a staple of youngsters' bedside bookcases - and the libraries of preschool and primary grade teachers across North America.

About the authors

Versatile and prolific, Frank B. Edwards has written 23 children's books (for ages 3 to 12), including juvenile novels, picture books and early readers. His first novel, "Frogger", was nominated for a Silver Birch Award. Frank's humorous picture books are popular with children, parents and teachers alike.

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Tucson-based John Bianchi is a popular children's illustrator and author whose picture books have entertained millions of young readers since 1986. He has illustrated almost 50 children's books, including 15 of his own stories. His zany cartoon style is especially effective at bringing stories alive for beginning readers.

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