Night Night, Zoo by Amy Parker, Virginia Allyn (Illustrator)- ADVISABLE

Night Night, Zoo by Amy Parker, illustrated by Virginia Allyn. BOARD BOOK. Nelson, Thomas, Inc., 2019. $10.  9781400310142

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

 After the zookeepers have gone home, animal parents must round up their animal babies and get them to bed.  After bath time, drinks of water, and brushing of teeth, the zoo babies are finally sound asleep.  “When everyone is settled in, let’s whisper a big “thank you!” And know that God is in control- Even when it is a zoo.”

Time for bed! Parker and Allyn bring us a delightful bedtime story. Readers will delight to find adorable mice are found on each page of this colorful board book!  At times the mice are holding the water hose to bath the baby elephants.  Other times the mice are rowing in a tiny boat with a lantern leading their way. The mice just might be our favorite part of  Night Night, Zoo! The phrase, “Night night” is highlighted on each page to invite readers to say goodnight to each of the zoo animals babies.  Zoo signs are posted at the bottom of each page highlight the next zoo animal to be discovered as the page is turned.  The illustrations are very detailed and brilliantly created.  The text is in rhyme.  Night Night, Zoo invites children to say "Night night!" to each animal and to the loving God who made them.

Reviewer: SL