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Nosy Gerenuk plans surprise party for Okapi

Elvis, the king vulture lets all the animals out of their exhibits!

What’s going on at the zoo? Is there total chaos?

NO -
There’s a new book in town.

“Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa”

( Illustrated by Joy Delgado )
has arrived.

Written by zookeeper Rebekha Delgado, this fully bilingual

book (English and Spanish) appeals to children of all ages.

Join Lito the gerenuk, Elvis the king vulture and the rest
of the zoo animals as they surprise Mori the okapi with a
birthday party.

•Who plans the party?
•Is Mori really surprised?

Find out in “Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa.”

There also is an activity book too to take the story beyond reading.

At laughing-zebra-children-books.com we have coloring pages,
puzzles, recipes, word games and lots of interesting facts about
animals. We are continually growing, so come back often and see
what’s new.

Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa in their classrooms.

Over at our BLOGSPOT you’ll get to know Zebee the laughing zebra.
With Zebee as your guide, how could you go wrong? He’ll take you
around to the world zoos, give you all the inside scoop on the
happenings at the ‘V Zoo’ and share reviews of some really great
children’s books.

About the author:

Rebekha Delgado always knew that she wanted to spend her life
working with animals. She never lost sight of that dream. After high
school she went to the University of Florida in Gainesville where she
received her B.A. in Anthropology. She then attended the Santa Fe
Community College Teaching Zoo, also in Gainesville and earned her
A.S. in Zoo Animal Technology. Upon graduation, Rebekha began
working at an AZA accredited zoo in Central Florida where she still
works today.

Reviews:

“Zooprise Party/ Fiesta Zoorpresa” is a delightful, fresh book that
is taking children’s literature to a new level! It will be enjoyed in

many parts of the world since it is bilingual (in both English and
Spanish languages). Not only educational, this book also comes
with a fun Activity book and Teacher’s Guide. Look for more in
the “Laughing Zebra” series!

Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus, Columbus Zoo

Host, TV’s “Into the Wild”

“Zooprise Party” is a wonderful children’s book that tells the story
of an Okapi who believes that all of his animal friends at the zoo
have forgotten his birthday. Author Rebekha Delgado and illustrator
Joy Delgado use the story to subtly teach the reader some
interesting facts about some unique animals. The best lesson of all
for the children who will enjoy this book is that friends come in all
shapes, colors, sizes, and backgrounds and that our friends represent
some of the most important things in our lives.

Ron Magill

Communications & Media Director

Miami Metrozoo

This book will delight children, teachers and parents alike.

Fun and learning - at their absolute best!

WEBSITE <> <> "MUSINGS"

Kangaroo Clues
is the first book I had published.

It is one of 6 rhyming picture books (on CD or download), that tell
about animals from the US and Australia -
fun and educational!

and
thrill of thrills,
Zebee, (courtesy of Joy Delgado) has invited Old Man Kanga

into

There's a Review, + dishing the dirt about my book's illustrator.
(HINT: no English - no computer!)

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Go Visit with
Zebee
at the Zooprise Party - Fiesta Zoorpresa
and dish with Zeebe about Kangaroo Clues - and my amazing illustrator!!

This delightful site, hosted by Zebee, is a "must visit!"

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Autographed CDs of this 6 book series are
available from my BOOKS page.
(Downloads too!)

(Comments Welcome)

My WEBSITE <> <> "MUSINGS"

This is my new logo, created for the web page for the The Valentine's Trunk Show in February. This is such a nice idea for a fair, all the vendors are displaying their handmade things in a suitcase each and then we can mingle and have snacks. I love it. Obviously I will have to find and buy a charming vintage suitcase. I was thinking this could become the perfect place to store my shop between shows.

As you know I also love the Workroom so I think it's the perfect venue. If you haven't been yet, you have to come just to gaze adoringly at Karyn's covet-worthy shelves of fabric.