Professor Wormbog has collected a Kerploppus, an Ickky, a Murgatroy, and a Useless. He has every beastie from A to Y, but he doesn't have a Zipperump-a-Zoo. He looks underground, in the sea, and in the air, and discovers how hard it is to find one--unless the Zipperump-a-Zoo wants to find you! Mercer Mayer creates a world of silly creatures filled with humor for adults and children alike.
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About the Author
MERCER MAYER began writing and illustrating children’s books in 1966, and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. Open almost any of the award-winning author/illustrator’s books, and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters.
“Most of my books are about things that happened to me when I was a little kid,” says Mercer. “Now that I’m a big kid, I write about things that happen now, especially with my own children. They always help remind me of what it was like.”
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mercer Mayer spent his childhood hunting lizards and snakes in the swamps near his home. During his teenage years, he attended the Honolulu Academy of Arts. He later received additional training at the Art Students League in New York City. Upon completion of his studies, he set out with pen and ink to write and illustrate a collection of children’s books, reflecting many of the adventures he experienced as a child.
My Take on the Book
I love the books written by Mercer Mayer and this one is another excellent example of this author's ability to weave a creative and imaginative story with a funny professor and the creatures in his world.
Mercer Mayer has written a book which shows amazing details in the drawings. Look carefully at the darling creatures he has created and the little signs in the areas the professor visits as he tries to locate the Zipperump-a-Zoo. The creatures are so cute you would welcome them into your home! Mercer Mayer weaves his creative magic so you can actually see the personalities of the creatures in the professor's collection and also the creatures he meets along the way. Note the facial expressions on the beasties and the professor as they reveal their feelings.
This is a story that children and adults will definitely enjoy together. It will take you on a delightful journey to find out what the Zipperump-a-Zoo looks like and does the professor eventually find one for his collection.
So, Professor Wormbog collected beasties. He has beasties in his collection labeled from A though Y. The professor had no Zipperump-a Zoo to complete his collection. Thus the professor decided to search all over the world for the one beastie which would make his collection complete.
In the professor's travels, he dug a pit, went fishing, pretended to be a bird in flight, hiked to a craggy peak, and went into a deep cave but found not one Zipperump-a- Zoo. After all his travels he decided to go home. The poor professor was tired, weary ,and very sad. He is so tired he fell asleep in his chair in front of his fireplace. Well, while he was asleep, guess who decided to visit him and frolic in his house . . . .
Will the professor wake up in time to see this beastie who has visited him? Is this the Zipperump-a-Zoo? What do you think?
You really will enjoy this book and all of the other popular and engaging Mercer Mayer books that have been published. You will want to add this to your collection of literary favorites.
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