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John and Frank decided to create this series of books so that youngsters who were just learning to read would have some Bungalo books to call their own. | ||
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Downtown Lost and Found
Written by Frank B. Edwards, illustrated by John Bianchi This simple but funny tale relates the story of a group of wandering zoo animals who turn themselves in at a lost-and-found counter. With each animal's plea of "I am lost," the helpful and reassuring clerk ushers them into an increasingly crowded waiting room (with a reassuring "Wait in here and you will be found."). Shortly after the beleagurered clerk squeezes an elephant and hippo through the small door, the worried zookeeper shows up in search of her animals. The animals charge back to their zoo
with a gleeful, "Now we are found!"
8 x 8 inches, 24 pages
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Peek-a-boo at the Zoo
Written by Frank B. Edwards, Illustrated by John Bianchi A visitor to the zoo climbs on board the double-decker tour bus expecting to get a clear view of all the animals. But he soon discovers that not all the zoo inhabitants are easily found. As he approaches each exhibit, he strains to spot the occupant without success (although a sharp-eyed reader is likely to spot some clues to the whereabouts of each elusive animal). Shouting out, "Where are you?" brings back the response, "Look again. We are here." And sure enough with a second glance, he finds the missing animals. This classic peek-a-boo, where-are-you story offers a slight twist, however, when the bus
reaches an overlook from which the visitor can see no animals at all. "Now where did you all
go?" he calls out in exasperation until he once again takes a second look and discovers that all the animals have joined him on the bus.
8 x 8 inches, 24 pages
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The Zookeeper's Sleepers
Written by Frank B. Edwards, Illustrated by John Bianchi This playful bedtime story examines the plight of a community of zoo animals with insomnia. Shortly after the zookeeper settles down in bed with a good book, she receives a long line of nocturnal visitors, each complaining that "I am awake. I cannot sleep." Patiently, she hands each animal a book, suggesting "Take this book and read a bedtime story." But the animals return with another problem. Clutching their books, they remind her that they cannot read. When the tired zookeeper says "I will read to you," the animals crowd into her bed, falling asleep as she starts their story. Surrounded by her snoozing menagerie, the zookeeper finds that she is the only one who cannot sleep.
8x 8 inches, 24 pages
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New at the Zoo
Written by Frank B. Edwards, Illustrated by John Bianchi When a lonely little frog arrives at the zoo, he is disappointed that all the other animals seem too busy to welcome him. As the animals rush past, he calls out, "I am new. May I play with you?" But each one tells him, "Not now. I am going to a party," and rushes past. Disappointment, however, turns to delight when the zookeeper explains that everyone is going to a party for their newest friend. "Who is your new friend?" asks the frog. "Our new friend is you," announces the entire group who shower the newcomer with gifts, decorations and cake.
8x 8 inches, 24 pages
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Troubles with Bubbles
Written by Frank B. Edwards, Illustrated by John Bianchi The zoo animals hate being dirty so, equipped with towels and other bathing necessities, they go to the zookeeper and ask for her help. "I am dirty. I want to be clean," they each tell her. Handing each one a bar of soap, she instructs them to, "Go to the tub and scrub with soap and water." But as more and more bubbles creep into the story, it becomes obvious that there is some serious trouble with the bubbles. Faced with a mountain of suds, the keeper realizes the animals have used too much soap. Adding more water solves the problem and the animals get back to their scrubbing with enthusiasm. "Thank you," they call. "Now we are clean."
8x 8 inches, 24 pages
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Is the Spaghetti Ready?
Written by Frank B. Edwards, Illustrated by John Bianchi It's feeding time at the zoo and the animals are hungry. Heading into the kitchen, they each announce to the zookeeper,"I am hungry. When can I eat?" As she fills each of their plates with a heaping mound of spaghetti, the zookeeper tells them "Here is your food. Go to the table." But when she joins her friends in the dining room. she is surprised to find the food untouched. Surveying the immaculately neat diners, she asks them, "Why are you not eating?" As the room explodes into mayhem, they jubiantly proclaim, "We are waiting for you. Now we can all eat together."
8x 8 inches, 24 pages
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