My Heart Is Like a Zoo

Hall, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061915106 ISBN 13: 9780061915109

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 2014

With ingenious art and a pitch-perfect text, newcomer Michael Hall shows all the many feelings that one childs heart can hold in this bright, simple book. Perfect for Valentines Dayand every day.

Review:

“It stole my heart.” (Robert Sabuda, New York Times bestselling author)

“Starting with one simple shape, Michael Hall shows us a nearly infinite number of ways to make a menagerie of love.” (Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medalist)

“Now hear this! The art in this book will astonish Earth!” (Chris Raschka, Caldecott Medalist)

“Michael Hall’s My Heart Is Like a Zoo is a combination of deceptive simplicity and gorgeous graphic design. Colorful, fun, and thoroughly enjoyable.” (Laura Vaccaro Seeger, Caldecott Honor Artist, New York Times bestselling author)

“The bold digital collages of zoo animals in this debut picture book are clear and bright, and the simple rhymes about feelings will have preschoolers savoring the words, joining in, and pointing at every playful zoo scene.” (ALA Booklist)

“Animals, adjectives and hearts―lots of hearts―combine in this bright, appealing selection, reminiscent of the works of Lois Ehlert.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Children just learning about shapes will revel in these pages.” (Publishers Weekly)

“This title will have a wide audience, whether in a classroom, library, or at home. An outstanding choice for one-on-one sharing.” (School Library Journal)

About the Author:

Michael Hall is the creative director of the Hall Kelley design firm. His work has appeared in How and Print, and he has designed cards published exclusively for Trader Joes. This is his first book. He lives in a renovated barn outside Minneapolis, MN.