Keep It Up, Plucky Pup (Zooni Tales)

by Vikram Madan (Author)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Zooni Tales

Fans of Baloney and Friends and Narwhal and Jelly will love this rhyming early graphic novel series with loads of laughs and silly gaffs, from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree.

Zooni the dog has lost a shoe. Come on and help with the rescue! It might be here, or over there. Why don't we go and ask the bear? Join the fun with Zooni and the zoo crew--you'll love them, too!

Dog Man meets Dr. Seuss in this fabulously furry young graphic novel that pairs rollicking rhyme with an irresistible pooch. Kid friendly wordplay makes phonics fun, while charming illustrations follow Zooni through colorful mishaps and dog naps. Never fear! Zooni's pals are always near. Whether they're lost at sea or climbing a tree, these loyal friends stick together through every adventure.

Told in three full-length stories and two mini comics, tails will be wagging for this fuzzy, four-legged star. A perfect fit for read alouds and newly independent readers.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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Kirkus Reviews

Despite a few wrinkles, the graphic format and rhyming text will engage young readers.


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Vikram Madan
VIKRAM MADAN, an award-winning children's book author and illustrator, is the author of the Bobo and Pup-Pup graphic chapter-book series, which includes The Funny Book, We Love Bubbles!, and Let's Make Cake! He grew up in India and spent many years working in the tech industry before coming to his senses and following his heart into the visual and literary arts, creating work that can be in turn humorous, quirky, fun, lighthearted, philosophical, thought-provoking, and sometimes all of these at the same time. When not painting and making public art, Vikram writes and illustrates humorous poetry.

NICOLA SLATER is a New York Times bestselling children's book illustrator and popcorn aficionado. She is the illustrator of Bobo and Pup-Pup graphic chapter book series, which includes The Funny Book; We Love Bubbles!; and Let's Make Cake! She has also illustrated many children's picture books and middle grade novels for various publishers, including the Little Golden Book Margaret Wise Brown's Manners. Nicola studied at Buckingham Chilterns University. You can follow her on Twitter @nicolaslater.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780823456161
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
October 20, 2023
Series
Zooni Tales
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV008110 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Humorous
JUV008050 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Animals
Library of Congress categories
Humorous stories
Animals
Adventure and adventurers
Stories in rhyme
Graphic novels
Cartoons and comics
Action and adventure comics
Funny animal comics

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