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A Wild Day at the Zoo is a sweet and educational picture book introduction to the wonders and diversity of the zoo, as well as the wonders and diversity of human languages. A passive lesson in multicultural acceptance. – Foreword Review

A Wild Day at the Zoo’s uplifting, fun tone pairs nicely with its messages and lessons. It will appeal to anyone seeking to expand a child’s experiences with other cultures and languages. – Midwest Book Review

Little Polyglot Adventures Series (Vol. 2): A Wild Day at the Zoo / Ein wilder Tag im Zoo - Bilingual English and German Children’s Picture Book

This is the bilingual English and German edition of this book and it is the sequel to Vol 1: Dylan’s Birthday Present / Dylans Geburtstagsgeschenk. This book is also available in several other languages, including in bilingual versions.

Summary in English:

The city zoo is holding a very special event. Today, guests can bring their own pets to the zoo! Of course, all city residents want to join in on the fun. Dylan and Isabella, the little polyglot siblings, see this as a great opportunity for Kiki, Dylan’s pet chicken, to meet her animal friends. However, things get a bit out of control when Kiki is left unattended. In this fun and colorful story, children will learn about the importance of thinking outside the box and using their imagination and creativity to solve difficult problems.

While reading this book, kids will learn six new words in different languages and feel like a little polyglot themselves!

If you are looking for a children’s book that will help your child see the value in speaking other languages, in being multicultural, and that will hopefully get them excited about learning languages, this book is a great choice.

If you like this book, don’t forget to check out its coloring book companion (sold separately).

Summary in German:

Der stadtische Zoo veranstaltet ein ganz besonderes Ereignis. Heute durfen Besucher ihre eigenen Haustiere in den Zoo mitbringen! Naturlich wollen alle Stadtbewohner mitmachen. Dylan und Isabella, die kleinen mehrsprachigen Geschwister, sehen darin eine grossartige Gelegenheit fur Kiki, Dylans Haustierhuhn, ihre tierischen Freunde zu treffen. Die Dinge geraten jedoch etwas ausser Kontrolle, als Kiki unbeaufsichtigt bleibt. In dieser lustigen und farbenfrohen Geschichte lernen Kinder, wie wichtig es ist, uber den Tellerrand hinaus zu denken und ihre Fantasie und Kreativitat schwierige Probleme zu loesen.