NONFICTION

Babies at the Zoo

by Smithsonian Institution (text) & illus. by Lala Watkins

Candlewick. (At the Zoo). Apr. 2026. 24p. Board $8.99. ISBN 9781536237771. Toddler-PreS

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Toddler-PreS–Get ready to meet a group of adorable baby animals at the zoo. This board book introduces young readers to the animals they might encounter on a zoo visit. While baby animal books are always appealing, the mixed-media illustrations and lack of clear labeling make this one feel slightly chaotic and difficult to follow.

VERDICT A supplemental purchase for collections in need of additional animal titles.

Reviewed by Brooke Newberry , Jan 01, 2026

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