{"product_id":"the-zoo-the-inside-story-9781684493784","title":"The Zoo: The Inside Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind out what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo in this illustrated nonfiction story by zookeeper and TikTok sensation Jawnie Payne.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis gentle story is a perfect gift for kids who love animals or are going on a trip to the zoo. It follows the exploits of several characters over the course of a busy day-including zookeepers, a school trip, and some very mischievous animals! Along the way readers will discover how the creatures are fed and kept entertained, as well as what goes on once the zoo shuts for the day! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStunning illustrations by Susan Deming bring the world of a zoo to life-from the big cat enclosure to the penguin pool-with plenty of things to spot in the illustrations for eagle-eyed readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy the end of the book kids will have a newfound respect for all of the work that goes on to make every zoo experience memorable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jawnie Payne, Neon Squid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Neon Squid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Inside Story\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.03h x 8.78w x 0.53d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781684493784\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJawnie Payne\u003c\/b\u003e is a zookeeper at the Cincinnati Zoo in the USA. Payne has more than a quarter of a million followers on TikTok. She went viral in 2020 when she posted a video of her wishing a happy Thanksgiving to all the animals. She previously worked at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Fort Worth Zoo, Nashville Zoo, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusan Deming\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator based in San Francisco. One of her favorite jobs was the several years she spent teaching art in public schools to children 6-11. Susan's favorite books are science or nature nonfiction and nature field guides. When she is not at her desk, you can find Susan taking long walks in the hills surrounding her home or in her garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119561764909,"sku":"9781684493784","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_8923a261-aaac-40f9-9354-ff044c0d4630.jpg?v=1756229887","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/the-zoo-the-inside-story-9781684493784","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}