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Title: Two in a Zoo

Note: Illustrated by Oliver Herford.

Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Two in a Zoo" by Curtis Dunham and Oliver Herford is a whimsical children’s story written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a zoo setting, where we meet a cast of anthropomorphized animals, notably Mahmoud, an old elephant, and his mate, Duchess, as well as a young boy named Toots and a girl referred to as Princess. The storyline highlights themes of friendship and understanding across different worlds, as Toots navigates life with a physical disability and communicates with the animals, who share their experiences and wisdom. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Mahmoud, the old elephant, who is saddened by his captivity and yearns for the jungle. As Toots and the Princess arrive at the Elephant House, Toots forms a connection with Mahmoud, whispering interpretations of the conversations he overhears among the animals. Mahmoud reflects on the struggles of both the elephants and Toots, recognizing the unique bond that forms between them as they both experience limitations imposed by their worlds. This opening sets the stage for a tale blending fantasy with heartfelt lessons of empathy, encouraging readers to embrace differences and the power of communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dunham, Curtis

Author: Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935

EBook No.: 46159

Published: Jul 1, 2014

Downloads: 52

Language: English

Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Children with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Happiness -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Captive wild animals -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Zoo animals -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Zoos -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:46159:2 2014-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Herford, Oliver Dunham, Curtis en 1
2024-11-09T23:10:18Z Two in a Zoo

This edition has images.

Title: Two in a Zoo

Note: Illustrated by Oliver Herford.

Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Haragos Pál and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Two in a Zoo" by Curtis Dunham and Oliver Herford is a whimsical children’s story written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a zoo setting, where we meet a cast of anthropomorphized animals, notably Mahmoud, an old elephant, and his mate, Duchess, as well as a young boy named Toots and a girl referred to as Princess. The storyline highlights themes of friendship and understanding across different worlds, as Toots navigates life with a physical disability and communicates with the animals, who share their experiences and wisdom. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Mahmoud, the old elephant, who is saddened by his captivity and yearns for the jungle. As Toots and the Princess arrive at the Elephant House, Toots forms a connection with Mahmoud, whispering interpretations of the conversations he overhears among the animals. Mahmoud reflects on the struggles of both the elephants and Toots, recognizing the unique bond that forms between them as they both experience limitations imposed by their worlds. This opening sets the stage for a tale blending fantasy with heartfelt lessons of empathy, encouraging readers to embrace differences and the power of communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dunham, Curtis

Author: Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935

EBook No.: 46159

Published: Jul 1, 2014

Downloads: 52

Language: English

Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Children with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Happiness -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Captive wild animals -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Zoo animals -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Zoos -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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