The Backyard Animal Show

Draper, S. M., & Watson, J. J. (2012). The Backyard Animal Show (5) (Clubhouse Mysteries)

(Reissue ed.). Aladdin.

Summary

After rescuing an orphaned deer, Ziggy and the Black Dinosaurs club members decide to stage a neighborhood animal show to raise money for the local wildlife rescue center.

Draper created a book that included illustrations that work in unison with the text to narrate the story. This book can be an excellent source to teach children about the importance of animal care. The theme of empathy is emphasized throughout the book. This material offers several topics that world wide audiences can relate to.

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