Reviews of Travels with Zozo...
The Series
BEST
PICTURE BOOK SERIES
WINNER!
Moonbeams Awards, 2022
What People Say...
Well written expertly illustrated
Highly recommend!
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Fantastic read aloud books
Tons of cute characters, beautiful landscapes and a story that makes each place come alive with interest and excitement.
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Exciting, fun, want more
I would enjoy reading the other books and any future ones in the series because it kept my attention and had a fun story with Zozo and her animal friends.
Entertaining and educational
Very off-the-beaten-path places in this series (like Bolivia and Norway). I'm really happy to see more diverse places in the world written about for children in such a fun way.
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Engaging stories, Amazing adventures
We love the sweet little globetrotting bunny. Love the wild places she takes us. Love the friends she meets. Can't wait to read the next ones.
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5 of 5 Stars
Zozo and her friends are fun, adorable, and will help teach children along the way. This is a collection that is sure to become a favorite on any bookshelf.
OUTSTANDING kids books!
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GREAT for kids!
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These are sweet stories meant for any youngster. The main character is a kind, helpful, friendly bunny who models all the qualities that preschoolers and early elementary school kids need reinforced. We've read the 1st four and each is very different from the others, couldn't pick a favorite, they're all really good. They're well written and illustrations are wonderful!! Looking forward to buying the next ones!
Book 5
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With bright and amusing illustrations, Travels with Zozo...under the Moonbow is a delightful picture book that encourages learning about nature worldwide.
This is a collection that is sure to become a favorite on any bookshelf.
Professional Reviews
San Fransisco Book Review, Grace Derickson, 4.5/5 Star Count
With adorable, bright, and cheerful illustrations, the story comes to life to bring readers to Mosi-oa-Tunya...The writing flows well...There was a lot of care taken in presenting a fictional story with facts and accurate illustrations about Mosi-oa-Tunya. All these elements added together make a fun story that kids will love while still learning about the world...Travels with Zozo...under the Moonbow is a great way to teach kids about places they may otherwise never hear about, and it opens the door for parents to learn alongside them. READ Full Review
Kids' BookBuzz, Lydia, age 8, 4.5/5 Star Count
I liked reading Travels with Zozo because the story was exciting when the family went to a new place and saw a cool think like the waterfall...The story was easy for me to understand; there were no confusing parts or words, and I could read it on my own...I would enjoy reading the other books and any future ones in the series because it kept my attention and had a fun story with Zozo and her animal friends. READ Full Review
Every household should own this book!
What a pleasant surprise purchase I made for a birthday gift! It is very easy to read this fascinating story to any age child. The beautiful artwork adds a sweet touch to each page. I would highly recommend this for every household and will be purchasing it again and again for future gifts.
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Loved by my 3 and 6 year olds!
Beautiful, playful, engaging illustrations and a well-written story keep both my 3 yr old and 6 yr old not only attentive and laughing while I read but asking to read it over and over again. The bunny is sweet and curious. The friends she makes are kind and funny. This is a series I want to see more of.
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Heart-warming Plot and Adorable Read
This story warms my heart and really rings true for me about how much we love our pets and how much they must love us back. The pages are filled with pretty illustrations and a lovely story of a bunny helping her family, particularly the mom. I love the fact that a pet bunny is shown loving her human family so much that she goes on an adventure for them. So sweet!
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Hilarious! Kids Love This!
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I've purchased every one of this author's books for my kids, and this is my son's favorite. At four years old, my son stomps his feet like Boomy the elephant and laughs at their playfulness in the story. Then he asks a million questions! The story is quick-moving and engaging, but we spend a long time on every page. The illustrations are absolutely fantastic! I should note that my daughter's favorite is still the birds in Fjord, and I personally like the beautiful barrier reef illustrations in Reef. And my son's favorite used to be Bears with the funny bears in the background. We highly recommend this book and the whole series!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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This book is just soooo interesting and well done. It should be in every child's home library. The message is about family and friendship, and the pictures are outstanding with clever little characters in the back doing funny things. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Very fun book!
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My 5 year old was so excited when this came, that she plopped down to read before she took her coat off! We'll be ordering some new stories soon.
Book 6
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Great book series
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Fun stories, outstanding illustrations, & funny characters. Great read along for early readers.
Perfect for a group of preschoolers
Zozo and the Deer is brilliantly written, hilariously funny and extremely engaging for toddlers. It's also such a beautiful, colorful book that makes it great for reading to one or a group of children. This book is a great way to discuss different cultures in the world. The examples of bowing and bowls of noodles as snacks are a great conversation starter for little ones. Kudos to author A.J. Atlas and illustrator Anne Zimanski!!!
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Very Impressed!
I can get particular about stories if I have to read them (over and over) to my kiddos and I've been impressed with this book and actually the entire Zozo series. The writing is excellent. It's easy for my preschooler to follow, but interesting enough for his big sister (age 7) to love listening in. The minor characters are always in action page after page, this becomes much more obvious to the kids after several readings. Now they pay more attention to the deer sneaking up from behind than to Zozo. Beautiful illustrations with incredible attention to detail, nice size, and hard cover. I purchased on sale so felt a decent price.
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Wonderful Bedtime Story
Bought this for my 5 yr old and it is a very sweet book with a positive message. The story flows so my 3 year old stays interested when read. The shenanigans of the deer and the beautiful artwork in this book keeps them interested reading after reading. We have collected all the books in the series over the past year and I intend on continuing that "tradition" and keeping them so the kids can pass them on to the next generation – that's how beautiful and engaging they are!
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Family Favorite
We love Zozo!!
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Lovely story!
The author, A.J. Atlas, writes fantastic children's books. This is the latest book I've bought in the series and once again I'm amazed. This story is about a little bunny rabbit, Zozo, who travels with her human family but also ventures out on her own with newly-made friends in Japan.
The illustrations are colorful, energetic and extremely engaging. This book is sweet, fun and adorably written with details that will make you smile with every turn of the page. My kids really enjoyed this book and were curious, entertained, and giggling like crazy at the funny deer. I highly recommend this book!
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Grandson's Favorite, Again!
I try to send my Grandson who is 6 a book every month and Zozo's latest book was a hit! The video of him listening and reading with his dad is always worth it. This series is really well done and I love how it introduces the next generation to the world in a respectful, awe-inspiring way.
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Superb Illustrations, Sweet Message
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My 3, 4, 6 year olds love the many little deer in this story and of course little Zozo. Sweet, kind, caring characters throughout and a wonderful message. Highly recommend!
Book 7
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Love Zozo!
Very sweet and funny. Suitable for 4-7 I'd say. Has a lovely explanation for children in the beginning about where the book is set, birds in the areas, and architecture of the city. Nice touch. I read this to my daughter (6) and she spent the whole time pointing out the silly birds everywhere.
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Great quality and fun read!
My kiddos love the Zozo books! We look forward to reading these books every night!
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Funny characters, cute story, and opportunity to discuss a variety of world cultures
My 6 year old grandson still loves to have me read him stories. This one was a favorite. I would highly recommend this one about Istanbul and plan to buy more of this series.
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An absolute favorite!
Thoroughly enjoyable book for kids and adults. 5 out of 5 Stars!
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Excellent!
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I am so pleased with this purchase.
This book had wonderful illustrations, lots of emotion on the little bunny's face, and a sweet story about helping others. I had purchased the book for cousins and they absolutely adored it. Will definitely be purchasing more from the author in the future.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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My preschooler and 2nd grader look forward to all the Zozo books at bedtime. They are well written, engage the kids, and are incredibly different depending on the place. A great way to open up the world to young people.
Keep your phone nearby :)
Bought for my 4 yr old son, who loves books. He liked the illustrations and the plot of the story, but it filled him with questions. So many questions!!! How are Turkish apricots made? How do dome ceilings stay up without falling down? Why do birds migrate? Thanks, Google! And thanks A.J. and Anne for making a book that's educational and super fun :)
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A great share time book
The book has action, emotion, good pacing, and a sweet ending. We loved it! Highly recommend!!
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Great conversation starter
Zozo is so incredibly lovable! Poor little guy got lost and our hearts went out to him. The story lead to great conversations with my kids about getting lost and what to do. It's a hard topic to address in a children's book, and I felt the author did a good job. We talked about being scared and the important of asking for help, especially from other mothers with children. Highly recommend!
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Book 1
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Definitely a favorite
My 3 yo, 4-1/2 yo and 6 yo ALL love this story. There's something for everyone! Funny animals. Cute story. Nice message about being helpful and making friends.
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My kindergartener LOVES
Very engaging and interactive. When reading aloud together we count numbers during the hide&seek game, make up new "make like a ____" jokes, and search for the bear. GREAT!
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Professional Review
Are you and your child looking for your next literary adventure? Then look no further than A.J. Atlas’ Travels with Zozo… series, a picture book series for ages 4 to 8 in the same vein of exploration and discovery as popular series The Magic School Bus or The Magic Tree House. In this delightful series, readers get to join Zozo, “a hoppity, floppity, huggable, snuggable pet bunny,” as she goes on adventures around the world. On her trips with her family, Zozo learns about exotic locales, national landmarks, and unique cultures. There's a whole fascinating world for readers to discover as they travel along with Zozo. Atlas' series will help young readers learn to value diversity and find wonder in the world's cultures and sites.
In the first installment of this series, Travels with Zozo…and the Bear, Zozo meets a lost brown bear on Admiralty Island, Alaska. As she helps the young bear find his brothers, she learns about the lives of brown bears and takes in the beauty of the Alaskan landscapes. READ MORE
Quality materials, Glossy cover only
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Hardcover book is quality made, heavy weight paper, excellent color illustrations on every page. It will last thru a couple kids which is important to me. Wish the pages inside were shiny but the cover is so it's good enough. Would definitely recommend.
Quick moving plot, but plan extra time
This is an 8-minute read but it has so much to offer that it takes us longer because we love all the fun we're having. We count to 10 a second time, look for animals, laugh at the silly bears, talk about the real things we're seeing like floatplanes, woodpeckers eating bugs, and critters galore. There's so much here!! Good for my 3 yr old who can listen to a long story so long as there are tons of interesting pictures. Also good for my second grader who likes to alternate reading pages with me. He reads the ones with less words and I read the pages with more! Great fun for everyone! Highly recommend!!
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Must have classic book for children
I believe that children should build a personal library of treasured books that follow them into adulthood and provide clues into the literature that formed their early lives. These keepsake books store some of their childhood memories, creativity, hopes and dreams.
I think that Travels with Zozo...and the Bears is one of those books. It is absolutely beautifully illustrated! Exquisite detail. Bright colors. Realistic, artful and yet childishly silly. Artistically, there's a lot to engage a child's attention.
But that's not even the best part! The story allows readers to count along with Zozo as she plays hide-and-seek with her new friend with a Where's Waldo? type search for the bear. READ MORE
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Win-Win for Kids & Adults
I read with my child and we both adored it. She loves to count along with Zozo, thinks the bear and his wordplay jokes are funny, and likes that every page is full of colorful pictures. I love dreaming of going to Alaska ... maybe someday!
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Book 2
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Perfect bedtime story
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Animal lovers buy this one
This was absolutely adorable, and who doesn't love baby birds and bunnies? I enjoyed the theme of trying ones best, and I thought the focus on family in the end made it a great bedtime story. Perfect lead-in to goodnight hugs!
This is a perfect book for anyone who loves animals. Birds, cats, moose, deer, fox, frog, and of course the bunny...all doing silly things. Bright colorful pictures. Filled with high energy. It's totally Fun Fun Fun.
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Professional Review
A.J. Atlas brings readers a high-flying adventure with the "hoppity, floppity, huggable, snuggable pet bunny" Zozo in book two of the series, Travels with Zozo…in the Fjord. The Travels with Zozo... series follows Zozo and her family as they crisscross the world to see exciting new lands and partake in local cultures and adventures. In Travels with Zozo...in the Fjord, Zozo and her family are in the beautiful country of Norway. After spotting some well-meaning but towel-thieving eagles, Zozo is whisked away to meet their babies and see the stunning Norwegian fjords up close. While on this adventure, Zozo learns the importance of bravery and persistence as she cheers on the young eagles as they take their first flights.
Travels with Zozo...in the Fjord is a humorous tale that highlights the beauty of Norway and its unique landscapes. Like the first installment of the series, Zozo's curiosity and sense of adventure is contagious, and children are sure to be delighted by a land that may be new to them... READ MORE
Action packed Adventure!
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Very well written and illustrated!! My daughter and I both loved it!! Can't wait to go on more adventures with Zozo :) She's a sweet soul who oozes love and kindness.
High praise for Zozo
My sons can't get enough of this story! I guess funny faces in a book will do that for boys. We laugh and make faces of our own. It's a great story, fabulous illustrations, and the humor keeps us coming back to read it over and over.
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Quality storytelling, Interesting setting, Funny characters
With a bedtime story I look for appealing characters, a nice message, and a brisk but friendly narrative with a touch of humor. That's what you get here.
Pet rabbit Zozo and her family travel to Norway. After some family time, Zozo slips away to have her own adventure with a family of eagles. She sees more of the country and makes friends.
Zozo is full of emotion and energy. She's kind, curious and willing to learn. The baby eagles she meets, though, steal the show! They have super funny TV cartoon like faces when jumping from their nest for the first time. The storytelling is direct and to the point with enough colorful language to give a sense of wonder to the scenic landscapes. Generally it has an upbeat and positive feel and it has a fair amount of action. The nice, calm end to the story includes a good message about family being important that serves to tie the whole story together. All in all, the book feels just right for bedtime to me.
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Best Kids Book
This is the BEST kids book I've read in a long time. Finally a main character who's nice. Not sure why book stores decided that only snarky, disrespectful characters are it, but we prefer sweet and kind and helpful Zozo. She's a powerful role model for preschoolers and young schoolkids. I highly recommend this book.
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Book 3
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Best ocean story for kids
This story pulls young listeners in. First flying overhead to get a sense of the vastness of the reef. Then the fun family makes us all want to join them on their see-thru boat. When the splendor of the reef is revealed for the first time it's unbelievably cheerful and full of festive fish. I really appreciate the flow of the story, the beauty of the illustrations, and how this book makes sea life incredibly interesting and fun for kids.
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Wow! LOVE this book!!!!!!
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Professional Review
The third installment of A.J. Atlas’ Travels with Zozo… series takes readers to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Travels with Zozo…on the Reef follows the "hoppity, floppity, huggable, snuggable" bunny Zozo as she travels to Heron Island and the Great Barrier Reef with her family. While on her adventure, she witnesses an exciting race under the sea where the competitors are whales, sharks, sailfish, and other larger, ocean-dwelling creatures. The story leaves readers with a sense of awe about the ocean and its inhabitants and is sure to please all ocean-loving readers.
Zozo mentions in this tale that she would need the "entire crayon box full of colors" to draw the sights she sees, and that is just what has been done in Travels with Zozo…on the Reef. Illustrator Anne Zimanski has filled the book's pages with color and wonder, truly taking advantage of all the ocean theme has to offer. Each page is filled with secrets to find, and there is a whole world to discover on the reef in Atlas' tale.
I can't say enough good things about this book
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I can't say enough good things about this book! The illustrations are absolutely captivating! The storyline is engaging and suspenseful. This book is so cute! Definitely a must have for your child's bookshelf.
Solid Five Stars
What an adorable and well done children's book! We bought this as a gift and read it before we wrapped it up and loved it. I don't know how else to describe it but this book feels like a classic -- the detail and beauty of the illustrations is incredible and seems like a throwback to the children's books we all grew up with -- filled with adorable animals in humorous situations.
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Beautiful illustrations!
My kids love this book. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is engaging for young readers. I've already ordered the next book in the series. Can't wait to see where Zozo takes us!
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i highly recommend it
i read this book with my 7 year old and we liked it so much we reread it immediately! there's so so so much going on on every page and it's fun to look at the good quality illustrations, very detailed and yet funny. Zozo is THE cutest! the story is just delightful! you'll love it too. i highly recommend it.
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Book 4
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Fantastic read aloud book
Tons of cute characters, beautiful landscapes and a story that makes each place come alive with interest and excitement.
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Entertaining and educational
Very off-the-beaten-path places in this series (like Bolivia and Norway). I'm really happy to see more diverse places in the world written about for children in such a fun way.
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Professional Review
In Zozo's latest adventure, Travels with Zozo…on the Salt Flat, readers get to travel with this “hoppity, floppity, huggable, snuggable" bunny to the salt flats of Bolivia. In her travels, Zozo shows readers the importance of helping others as she helps a flamingo that has been trapped by a fallen rock. In return for her kindness, the flamingo takes her on a tour of the salt flats, where she gets to see the optical illusions the flat landscapes can create.
Travels with Zozo…on the Salt Flat is a cute tale filled with the cute, quirky, and kind characters that readers of Zozo's other stories have come to expect. Illustrator Anne Zimanski's take on the colorful landscapes and optical illusions that can be created on the salt flats is sure to cause a sense of wonder in younger readers. Travels with Zozo...on the Salt Flats is a fun addition to Zozo's travels and is sure to please both new and established readers of the series.
Another AMAZING Book!!!
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Illustrations are gorgeous, as always! I even surprised myself liking the story/plot in this one as much as the earlier 3 books. Didn't think a salt flat was going to be that interesting, but it was. All the stories set up the location really well, especially for young people who mostly have never been underwater or sea kayaking or know what a fjord is. This book in particular does a great job of a set up because I doubt many know much about a salt flat. Then the action and funny stuff comes in and keeps the story rolling along. Great story! Enjoyed it all!!
Best Purchase
I bought this solely based on the pictures being so beautiful and it being set in a place unlike anything I'd ever seen in a children's book. Then I read it to my kids, and it teaches a good lesson to trust people, offer help, take chances, and explore the world. My kids LOVE the storyline, the cute little bunny, and funny charcters. Buy it! You'll love it too!
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One of our Top 10 Childrens Books of All Time
My family reads all kinds of childrens books. Our favorites are adventurous stories that transport us to a fantastic place full of characters with personality doing fun things. If the books have good plots and a little humor, then we can read book after book for an hour or more. Zozo's salt flat adventure is one of our top 10 best of all time. It's made it into our bedtime story hour every couple days, month after month after month. It's well written. The characters are well developed. The setting is like nowhere we've ever known. Plus we love how cute Zozo is. We highly recommend you add it to your reading list.
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Super interesting travel story for kids
My 2 daughters and I picked this story because we were all really interested in learning more about a cactus island in the middle of a salt flat -- wow! what a non-traditional setting that is! -- and it turned out to be even more incredible than we imagined. I'm glad there's a whole series of these books because we're hooked! We are definitely buying others in the series.
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