How To Move A Zoo

How to Move A Zoo

The Incredible True Story

by Kate Simpson

Illustrated by Owen Swan

Published by Allen and Unwin
ISBN 9781761180309

This is the true story designed for young children to tell how the zoo from Moore Park was moved to Taronga Zooalogical Park in the early part of the 20th century - yes, the "olden days".

The illustrations are a delight perfectly matched to the story, showing how the animals were moved and the motor transport of the day. Set against a background showing the buildings and signage of old Sydney, it introduces young readers to the early days of motorised and horse drawn transport.

The story of Jessie the elephant and Mr Miller are the central focus to this wonderfully told story, as Jessie walked across Taylor Square and the reactions of the residents - you can just imagine waking up to seeing an elephant walking past your home one early morning!

Reading how she enjoyed a break from the city buildings and looking at the illustrations as she walked through the Park to reach the ferry that would take her to her permanent home, made me smile and I'm sure will make you and your child smile too

This is a warmly told true story from September 1916 about Jessie's surprising and unique journey with delightful illustrations.

The Author

Kate Simpson was raised on a diet of children's books, but it was her fascination with science that led her to her first career as a chemical engineer. Following the birth of her children, Kate re-discovered her love of picture books and soon decided to try her hand at writing them. She was quickly hooked. Kate now juggles a full-time job as an engineer with her writing work. Her books feature Australian history, science, curious kids and powerful women. How To Move a Zoo is Kate's fifth picture book.

The illustrator

Owen Swan is an award-winning Australian illustrator whose work includes Out by Angela May George (Picture Book of The Year CBCA Shortlist & winner of the AAFT Book Award for Children's Literature), My Friend Tertius by Corinne Fenton (a CBCA Notable); the bestselling picture book Anzac Biscuits, along with Newspaper Hats by Phil Cummings (winner of the Chronos Prize for Literature in France).Owen is also a musician and animator. He lives in Sydney, Australia.

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