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Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
It happened one particular Tuesday in June after all the people had left and the zoo gates had clanged shut. The tiger announced the arrival of the great swap shop. All the creatures had heard of the swap shop and they were glad that it had finally arrived at the zoo. All the animals, including the shrew, lined up and they had to decide what they wanted the most. What did the shy porcupine want? What was the grey mouse's dream? Would the zebra get back his stripes? What did the penguin want? Finally, the warthog stepped in and took the animals to where the penguins were. What did the animals see when they looked into the water and did they agree with what they saw?
The Not-So-Great Zoo Swap Shop by Cora Lydon is an adorable story about self-love and self-acceptance. This story is the best way to make readers understand they should be happy with what they have and who they are instead of wishing for another person's unique qualities. They are just perfect as they are and the author weaves this wonderful message through the book. The illustrations are charming and bright and they make the book captivating to readers. It is a story that all children will love because of the animals. Tutors and parents can use The Not-So-Great Zoo Swap Shop by Cora Lydon for read-aloud and storytelling sessions to help children understand self-love and self-acceptance, being happy with what they have, and that they are beautiful the way they are.
