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

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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 the