Awards:Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories New Author ContestIllinois Reads Book SelectionSouth Carolina Picture Book Award Nominee

Have you ever wondered what happens at the zoobeforethe gates open? Foxes who steal keys, beavers who cook chili, hyenas who play the blues…when no one is looking, anything can happen! Readers won’t believe the antics of these wacky animals, and they’ll have a blast counting along with the simple text as they encounter each increasingly crazy creature. First-time illustrator Colin Jack’s unique retro style paired with contest winner Lori Degman’s enthusiastic words provide an entertaining peek inside the zaniest zoo around!