This Zoo is Not for You

A platypus arrives at the zoo, but the animals reject him due to his bland appearance. Feeling unwanted, he leaves an invitation for a party. The animals regret their behavior and attend the party, where they learn the importance of acceptance and kindness. The book combines humor with a touching message and features illustrations by Ross Collins.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

A delightful and humorous picture book, penned by the bestselling and acclaimed author and illustrator Ross Collins, delves into the significance of tolerance and kindness. When a small, amiable platypus arrives at the zoo, the animals eagerly anticipate his arrival, believing that he has come to fill the vacant position. However, the chameleons dismiss him as being too ordinary, the flamingos argue that he lacks grace, and despite his best efforts, the platypus fails to impress the monkeys. Unfortunately, no one desires him, and the platypus decides to leave. The animals soon realize their mistake and regret their unkindness. But, to their surprise, the platypus leaves behind an invitation! He had actually come to the zoo to invite them all to his party!

With hearts full of forgiveness and memories forgotten, the platypus warmly welcomes his new zoo friends to a fantastic celebration aboard his PlatyBus. This enchanting bedtime story seamlessly blends comedic misunderstandings with a heartfelt message about acceptance and belonging. Ross Collins' writing possesses a delightful blend of humor and sincerity, reminiscent of Tim Minchin's style. His tone is both funny and heartfelt, with a touch of rock 'n' roll, as noted by the Guardian.

In addition to his remarkable talent as an author and illustrator, Ross Collins has achieved numerous accolades. His book, There's a Bear on My Chair, received the Amnesty CILIP Honour 2016 and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2016. Fans of his work can look forward to more brilliant picture books by Ross Collins, including There's a Bear on my Chair, There's a Mouse in my House, What Does an Anteater Eat?, and This is a Dog. Each paperback picture book from Nosy Crow comes with a complimentary audio recording, simply scan the QR code to listen along.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 271 x 269 x 4 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788002523