Lost at the zoo
By: by Gill Arbuthnott ; and [illustrated by] Joanne Nethercott
Contributors: Nethercott, Joanne, illustrator
Publisher: Picture Kelpies; Floris Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Edinburgh
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780863158704
Subjects: Edinburgh Zoo; Juvenile fiction; Zoo animals; Fiction; Zoos; Mice
Description: Rory, the pet mouse, is lost at Edinburgh Zoo. Will he find his owner again? Suggested level: junior.
Notes: "Set at Edinburgh Zoo"--Cover.
Table of contents: title: Paperback -Rory the pet mouse goes on a trip to Edinburgh Zoo in Sam's pocket. He leans out to get a better look and falls into the anteater's enclosure. How will wee Rory ever find Sam again in the enormous zoo? 'Have you seen Sam?' Rory asks, and tries to describe his owner. He tells the zebra Sam's got sticky-out sandy hair, and gets sent to the lion! He tells the lion Sam's got big round eyes, and gets sent to the owl! Rory meets lots of animals; title: a helpful anteater, a polite zebra, a grumpy lion, a hungry owl, a friendly rhino, the elegant flamingos and the blethering penguins, who take him along on their penguin parade. But will he ever find Sam? This charming zoo story, full of wonderful animal characters, is beautifully illustrated by talented young artist, Joanne Nethercott.