![]() ![]() This character is able to change the color of his spots as well as the shape of his physical appearance. Show More thinks that he deserves to live in the zoo. In the end the animal realizes he can take his talents to the circus where he will be loved for who he is. ![]() The animal is constantly questioned, "why should they put you in the zoo?" and he becomes disheartened by the negative outlook of his amazing talents (p. Lopshire's central message of his book, Put Me in the Zoo, is one that tells young children that you do not need to change yourself to fit in somewhere because there is always a place for you to be yourself. This statement said by the animal is repeated through the story, which can help beginning readers to stay captivated and eager by wondering what the animal will do next. The animal constantly shows hi eagerness through the use of this rhythmic statement, "Oh! They would put me in the zoo, if they could see what I can do" (p. The premise of the book is an animal that wants to be able to fit in at the zoo so that he can stay there with the other animals, but he is continually turned down. Review: Robert Lopshire captures young readers' attentions through his rhythmic words and his silly ideas. After showing the boy and girl his tricks, the children decide to tell him that instead of going to the zoo that the animal should go to the circus. ![]()
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