Cubs in the Tub: The True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780823443185
- Book Title
- Cubs in the Tub : the True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper
- Publisher
- Holiday House, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 11.3 in
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes, Downing, Julie
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Biography & Autobiography / Women, Animals / Zoos, History / United States / 20th Century
- Item Weight
- 16.4 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 48 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Holiday House, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0823443183
ISBN-13
9780823443185
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10038722169
Product Key Features
Book Title
Cubs in the Tub : the True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Women, Animals / Zoos, History / United States / 20th Century
Publication Year
2020
Illustrator
Yes, Downing, Julie
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
16.4 Oz
Item Length
11.3 in
Item Width
8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2019-032421
Reviews
"A charming reflection of courage and change."-- Booklist, Starred Review "The charming saga of Helen's journey from a homemaker to a pioneering zookeeper is narrated in well-written, accessible prose. . . . Charming and adorable" --School Library Journal "Telling the tale with great attention to detail, Fleming perfectly captures both time and place as well as the loving, determined woman who forged her way in a man's profession. Downing's illustrations in a wide variety of sizes and hues will keep readers' attention glued to the pages and are in sync with the text in every way. . . . A lovely homage to a little-known woman and her quiet achievement."-- Kirkus Reviews "There's a fairy tale quality to Fleming's story of Helen Martini, a woman whose longing for a baby was filled by raising a series of orphaned big cat cubs, which unexpectedly led to her becoming the first female zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo. . . . Downing's sensitive illustrations shine in a rich, muted palette, using sweeping lines and patterned details to conjure cozy, 1940s-era domestic scenes where lions snooze on laps and tigers frolic in bubble baths." -- Publishers Weekly, "There's a fairy tale quality to Fleming's story of Helen Martini, a woman whose longing for a baby was filled by raising a series of orphaned big cat cubs, which unexpectedly led to her becoming the first female zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo. . . . Downing's sensitive illustrations shine in a rich, muted palette, using sweeping lines and patterned details to conjure cozy, 1940s-era domestic scenes where lions snooze on laps and tigers frolic in bubble baths." -- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
590.73747/275092 B
Synopsis
Fred and Helen Martini longed for a baby, and they ended up with dozens of lion and tiger cubs! Snuggle up to this purr-fect read aloud about the Bronx Zoo's first female zookeeper. When Bronx zookeeper Fred brought home a lion cub, Helen Martini instantly embraced it. The cub's mother had lost the instinct to care for him. "Just do for him what you would do with a human baby," Fred suggested...and she did. Helen named him MacArthur, fed him milk from a bottle, and cooed him to sleep in a crib. Soon enough, MacArthur was not the only cub bathing in the tub! The couple continued to raise lion and tiger cubs as their own, until they were old enough to return to zoos. In time, Helen became the first female zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo, the keeper of the nursery. This is a terrific non-fiction book to read aloud while snuggling up with your cubs. Filled with adorable baby cats, Cubs in the Tub is a story of love, dedication, and a special kind of family. Gorgeously patterned illustrations by Julie Downing detail the Martinis' in-home nursery, and a warm pallet creates a cozy pairing with Candace Fleming's lovely language. At the end, find a short biography of Helen Martini and a selected bibliography. A Junior Library Guild Selection A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Named to the Texas Topaz Reading List, Fred and Helen Martini longed for a baby, and they ended up with dozens of lion and tiger cubs Snuggle up to this purr-fect read aloud about the Bronx Zoo's first female zoo-keeper. When Bronx Zoo-keeper Fred brought home a lion cub, Helen Martini instantly embraced it. The cub's mother lost the instinct to care for him. "Just do for him what you would do with a human baby," Fred suggested...and she did. Helen named him MacArthur, and fed him milk from a bottle and cooed him to sleep in a crib. Soon enough, MacArthur was not the only cub bathed in the tub The couple continues to raise lion and tiger cubs as their own, until they are old enough to return them to zoos. Helen becomes the first female zookeeper at the Bronx zoo, the keeper of the nursery. This is a terrific non-fiction book to read aloud while snuggling up with your cubs Filled with adorable baby cats, this is a story about love, dedication, and a new kind of family. Gorgeously patterned illustrations by Julie Downing detail the in-home nursery and a warm pallet creates a cozy pairing with Candace Fleming's lovely language. Backmatter includes a short biography of Helen Martini and a selected bibliography.
LC Classification Number
QL50.5.F54 2020
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- d***i (214)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePacked safely and securely - Shipping was slow (10 days from an hour and a half away!) but it was Free! I thought Price was especially reasonable! Book came in Exactly as Described and I can't wait to start reading it! I Recommend this Seller!
- e***j (91)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA rocky start after I had to NUDGE the Seller into checking on my order after MORE than a week with NOTHING happening... But Seller communication was GOOD and the item showed up, well packaged, within the delivery window. Item was well priced, and they had a series that I STRUGGLED to find elsewhere, in NEW condition. I would recommend this seller if you can't find it elsewhere, that's the best I can give them.Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers (Manga) Vol. 1 (#305350494827)
- i***a (1036)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe books came in 2 separate deliveries almost a week apart. This wasn’t passed along by the seller and they didn’t respond to my questions until over a week later. This was a bit frustrating, but the Bible’s were new as described. I’m not sure I would buy from this seller again. ThanksHoly Bible: From the Ancient Eastern Text: George M. Lamsa's Translation From... (#305936194328)