The Way to the Zoo - Hardcover

John Burningham is widely regarded as one of the world's finest picture book artists. With over 35 books to his name, he has twice been awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal, for Borka: The Adventures of a Goose with No Feathers and Mr Gumpy's Outing. Among his other celebrated books is Granpa, for which he was awarded the Kurt Maschler Award, and which was later made into a successful feature film. He lives in London, NW3.

An utter delight * The Bookseller * Possibly my all-time favourite author has published his first book in years. As always, his stories are guaranteed to fire little one's imaginations * Angels and Urchins * Full of imagination and warmth, it delights in the wonder of childhood * My Book Corner * This is a wickedly fun book and every page is a new adventure. . . I giggled my way through this book. The illustrations are lovely, and the wording is simply perfect for reading aloud and building the suspense. It's all very My Naughty Little Sister and I can just imagine adopting the same voice to read these as my mother used to read those. . . I couldn't pick a single thing to fault with this book. It's brilliant and I wish I could read it again for the first time because that first reading was delightful. Sylvie is ace and I'd love to follow her in further adventures, should she wish to share them with us * Bookbag * When Sylvie finds a door in her bedroom, the last thing she expects to find is a zoo filled with animals who can't wait to come back and play in her room! Sylvie always remembers to close the door behind her. But one day she forgets and the naughty animals escape and cause lots of mischief! * Mums & Tots * A magical picture book . . . beautifully illustrated and will allow your child's imagination to run wild * Babybuzz * John Burningham has been illustrating and writing picture books for over 50 years and it's clear why. As with his other work, The Way To The Zoo is packed with his warm, humorous prose and gorgeously energetic pastel drawings. His sense of fun and ability to put himself in the mindset of other children will make this yet another one of his books your child will want to read again and again. * Junior magazine * a touching story -- Juila Eccleshare * Lovereading4kids.co.uk * Witty elegance . . . cannot fail to delight. * The School Librarian * Delightful * Carousel *