Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Puzzled Penguin by Amelia Cobb - Children's Fiction - Ages 5-7 - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780857632050
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Age Range: 5-7 years

Overview:
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Puzzled Penguin is the second beginner chapter book in Amelia Cobb's animal adventure series, published by Nosy Crow. Perfect for newly confident readers aged 5-7, it follows Zoe Parker, a girl with a secret talent for talking to animals, as she helps her great-uncle's rescue zoo settle its newest, most confused arrival: a tiny penguin chick who doesn't seem to realise he's a penguin at all.

About the Book:
When Great-Uncle Horace brings home lost and homeless animals from his travels around the world, it falls to Zoe and her mum, the zoo's vet, to help them settle into their new home. Zoe has a special gift that makes this easier than it sounds - she can understand what the animals say, and talk right back to them. But that's a closely guarded secret! The newest arrival is Pip, an adorably tiny penguin chick who is undeniably cute but rather puzzling - he simply doesn't act like a penguin should. As Zoe gets to know Pip, she uses her gift, patience and kindness to work out what's really going on and help him find his place among the other zoo residents. Written in short, accessible chapters with plenty of warmth and gentle humour, the story suits children making the leap into independent chapter books. Amelia Cobb keeps the pace light and encouraging, weaving facts about penguin behaviour and habitats into an emotional heart of friendship, belonging and looking after those who need us most. Illustrations throughout by Sophy Williams bring Zoe, Pip and the rest of the rescue zoo vividly to life, supporting reading confidence without overwhelming the text. As the second book in a much-loved series, it works perfectly as a standalone story while inviting readers to explore the wider Zoe's Rescue Zoo world.

Key Benefits:

• Engaging, bite-sized chapters ideal for children transitioning to independent reading.
• Introduces gentle themes of kindness, belonging and animal care.
• Charming illustrations throughout by Sophy Williams support younger readers.
• Part of the popular Zoe's Rescue Zoo series from Nosy Crow, great for building a home library.
• A lovely gift for animal-loving children aged 5-7.

About the Author:
Amelia Cobb is the author behind the Zoe's Rescue Zoo series, gentle animal adventure stories written for young, newly independent readers. The books are illustrated by Sophy Williams, whose warm, characterful artwork brings Zoe and her rescued animal friends to life on every page. Together they have created a series combining easy-to-follow storytelling with real affection for animals and the natural world, making the books firm favourites with parents, teachers and young readers since the series began in 2013.

Why You'll Love This Book:
A heart-warming, easy-to-read animal adventure perfect for building reading confidence, The Puzzled Penguin combines gentle humour, likeable characters and a touching story about finding where you belong - ideal for young animal lovers.

Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and cover design are correct for the edition supplied.