Jeni Polido Libri

"My food allergy will not define me, I can be anyone I want to be!" Eddie is a fabulous elephant who is joining the midtown zoo family. Eddie is allergic to peanuts and when he arrives at the midtown zoo he meets other animals who also have a food allergy. They share experiences and all agree that while a food allergy may limit what they can eat it does not limit what they can do or who they can be. This is an easy to read, empowering book for young children that reinforces the emotional and positive strength inside each of us to embrace what makes us unique. The author has grandchildren with food allergies and has dedicated this book to the moms, dads, teachers, families, doctors, and caregivers who work tirelessly to make sure a food allergy doesn't define what a child can do or who they can become.

Are Sloths really SLOOOOOOW ? That is what everyone thinks, but Sully the Sloth has other ideas.Meet the family of animals at the midtown zoo who become concerned when four mysterious items are discovered missing. The animals meet to create a plan of action. Beatrice, a curious and smart bilby, leads the team in interviewing witnesses and looking at the clues.The Speedy Sloth , the first book in the series "A Hullabaloo at the Midtown Zoo", brings favorite zoo animals to life and is a fun book to read aloud with the whole family. The animals cheer for their friend as he proves to himself that Sloths can sometimes be fast.

Information flows fast at the midtown zoo but beware, because if it is just a slice of the full story it can create a hullabaloo!!In Llama Drama it is that "slice of information" that starts a rumor that Lola, a very lovable llama, is being moved. Lola's friends are quick to act on the rumors which, of course, ignites a hullabaloo. Readers will share in the anxiety, optimism, excitement, surprise and chagrin with the animals from the midtown zoo as they try to disrupt Lola's move.The latest in the Hullabaloo Series will introduce a number of new animals to the midtown zoo family and delight readers of all ages. It is a fun read aloud book for the whole family and can open the door to conversations about supporting friends as well as what might happen if you only have "a slice of the full story."