Eric CarleChildren's Books · Animals·1929–2021
1, 2, 3 to the zoo
Synopsis
Join a train journey where each car carries an increasing number of zoo animals. From a single elephant in the first car to ten birds in the last, young readers can count along with the delightful passengers.
How it reads
Prose complexity 1/10
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Frequently asked questions
How does 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo connect to Eric Carle's other works?
This book is one of Eric Carle's earliest works and showcases his distinctive collage art style and focus on early childhood concepts like counting, which became hallmarks of his later, more famous books.
What is unique about the counting mechanism in 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo?
The book features a small mouse on each page that readers can follow, providing an additional visual element to track the increasing number of animals in each train car.