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Halloween at the Zoo
Series: At the Zoo
Price: $8.99
Pub Date: July 15, 2025
Format: E-Book
Celebrate Halloween with the animals at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, in a fang-tastic board book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian.
It’s Halloween time at the Zoo.
The birds are ready with a BOO!
What’s more fun than visiting animals? Visiting them at the spookiest time of year! Watch that red panda who looks ready to trick-or-treat. Here are the otters, doing silly tricks. And while some creatures might cause you to jump, at this zoo there is nothing to fear! With a rhyming text, photos of favorite animals, and doodles and drawings by illustrator Lala Watkins adding to the playful effect, this is a welcoming bag of treats for little ones—no costumes or masks required.
The Crane and the Keeper
How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: January 28, 2025
Format: Hardcover
The true story, widely reported on social and in print media, of a white-naped crane who saw her human keeper as her mate—forging a remarkable connection that might just save a species
What was wrong with Walnut? The white-naped crane was friendly and curious—except when it came to other cranes. Raised by humans, Walnut didn’t see herself as a bird and could not live peacefully—or breed—with others of her species. Rejected by several zoos, she arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute. Would this be her last chance? Meanwhile, Chris Crowe had also just arrived at the zoo, as crane keeper. It was his job to care for and help breed the birds at the institute. It was clear that breeding Walnut wasn’t going to be easy, but with skill and patience, Chris slowly earned the crane’s trust, and an extraordinary partnership evolved. In a picture book sure to appeal to wildlife fans—and anyone who appreciates a unique unlikely friendship tale—award-winning author Meeg Pincus shares the story of the incredible bond between a crane and her keeper.
Snow Day at the Zoo
Series: At the Zoo
Price: $8.99
Pub Date: September 17, 2024
Format: Board book
Frolic in the snow with the animals at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, in a fun photographic board book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian.
The flamingos are a little chilly,
and the elephants are being silly.
What’s more fun than watching animals? Watching animals playing in the snow! Leopards are barely recognizable when they wear a white, snowy hat. Lions lounge regally, regardless of the cold. And pandas go crazy rolling in the soft white powder! With a rhyming text, photos of favorite animals, and doodles and drawings by illustrator Lala Watkins adding to the playful effect, this is a wintry treat for little ones—animal lovers and snow lovers alike.
Lunchtime at the Zoo
Series: At the Zoo
Price: $8.99
Pub Date: September 17, 2024
Format: Board book
Join the animals for lunch at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, in a fun photographic board book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian.
Hooray! It’s lunchtime at the zoo!
The pandas know that means . . . bamboo!
What’s more fun than watching animals? Watching animals enjoy their food! A colorful aracari loves a juicy bite. A sloth might take all day to munch its lunch. And the great apes just love to snack on pumpkins! With a rhyming text, photos of favorite animals, and doodles and drawings by illustrator Lala Watkins adding to the playful effect, this tasty treat is sure to whet the appetite of little animal lovers and snack lovers alike.

Halloween at the Zoo
Series: At the Zoo
Price: $8.99
Pub Date: July 15, 2025
Format: E-Book
Celebrate Halloween with the animals at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, in a fang-tastic board book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian.
It’s Halloween time at the Zoo.
The birds are ready with a BOO!
What’s more fun than visiting animals? Visiting them at the spookiest time of year! Watch that red panda who looks ready to trick-or-treat. Here are the otters, doing silly tricks. And while some creatures might cause you to jump, at this zoo there is nothing to fear! With a rhyming text, photos of favorite animals, and doodles and drawings by illustrator Lala Watkins adding to the playful effect, this is a welcoming bag of treats for little ones—no costumes or masks required.
The Crane and the Keeper
How an Endangered Crane Chose a Human as Her Mate
Price: $18.99
Pub Date: January 28, 2025
Format: Hardcover
The true story, widely reported on social and in print media, of a white-naped crane who saw her human keeper as her mate—forging a remarkable connection that might just save a species
What was wrong with Walnut? The white-naped crane was friendly and curious—except when it came to other cranes. Raised by humans, Walnut didn’t see herself as a bird and could not live peacefully—or breed—with others of her species. Rejected by several zoos, she arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Conservation Biology Institute. Would this be her last chance? Meanwhile, Chris Crowe had also just arrived at the zoo, as crane keeper. It was his job to care for and help breed the birds at the institute. It was clear that breeding Walnut wasn’t going to be easy, but with skill and patience, Chris slowly earned the crane’s trust, and an extraordinary partnership evolved. In a picture book sure to appeal to wildlife fans—and anyone who appreciates a unique unlikely friendship tale—award-winning author Meeg Pincus shares the story of the incredible bond between a crane and her keeper.
Snow Day at the Zoo
Series: At the Zoo
Price: $8.99
Pub Date: September 17, 2024
Format: Board book
Frolic in the snow with the animals at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, in a fun photographic board book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian.
The flamingos are a little chilly,
and the elephants are being silly.
What’s more fun than watching animals? Watching animals playing in the snow! Leopards are barely recognizable when they wear a white, snowy hat. Lions lounge regally, regardless of the cold. And pandas go crazy rolling in the soft white powder! With a rhyming text, photos of favorite animals, and doodles and drawings by illustrator Lala Watkins adding to the playful effect, this is a wintry treat for little ones—animal lovers and snow lovers alike.
Lunchtime at the Zoo
Series: At the Zoo
Price: $8.99
Pub Date: September 17, 2024
Format: Board book
Join the animals for lunch at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, in a fun photographic board book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian.
Hooray! It’s lunchtime at the zoo!
The pandas know that means . . . bamboo!
What’s more fun than watching animals? Watching animals enjoy their food! A colorful aracari loves a juicy bite. A sloth might take all day to munch its lunch. And the great apes just love to snack on pumpkins! With a rhyming text, photos of favorite animals, and doodles and drawings by illustrator Lala Watkins adding to the playful effect, this tasty treat is sure to whet the appetite of little animal lovers and snack lovers alike.