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Bindi Wildlife Adventures #1
Trouble at the Zoo
Bindi's Birthday party at Australia is going to be HUGE. Pop stars, animal rides, dancing competitions, it's all happening! But when a spoilt ten-year-old boy decides he wants to take home one of the zoo's precious water dragons, chaos ensues.
96 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2010
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Bindi Irwin
35 books59 followersBindi Sue Irwin is an Australian television personality, conservationist, zookeeper, and actress. The daughter of conservationists Terri and the late Steve Irwin, she is the chief executive officer of Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland.
When she was younger she also authored some children's wildlife & conservation books.
Written with information from Wikipedia
When she was younger she also authored some children's wildlife & conservation books.
Written with information from Wikipedia
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October 30, 2015You go, Bindi Irwin! You and your mama and daddy are the coolest family ever!
September 21, 2020
Bindi Irwin is having a birthday party at the zoo, but one of her guests is not enjoying himself. When he makes a bad decision, can Bindi help the day turn out okay?
Very cute book for budding zoologists. A good blend of family and friends, a "mystery" plot, and a whole lot of animals. Backmatter includes info on two of the animals featured in the story. Her dad's death is mentioned but not dwelled on. Conservation and protecting animals is promoted.
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Very cute book for budding zoologists. A good blend of family and friends, a "mystery" plot, and a whole lot of animals. Backmatter includes info on two of the animals featured in the story. Her dad's death is mentioned but not dwelled on. Conservation and protecting animals is promoted.
What's not to like?
June 27, 2020
AR test 10 out of 10
June 8, 2024
It was adventurous, but there would have been a twist for 5 stars.
June 8, 2025
It’s good however i think it’s directed to younger audiences. Lots of nostalgia around it tho cause i used to read it all the time when i was younger and it makes me miss the Australia zoo a lot.
June 7, 2011
Trouble At The Zoo: Bindi Wildlife Adventures by Bindi Irwin
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
ISBN-10: 1402255144
ISBN-13: 978-1402255144
112 Pages
Ages 9-12
Children’s Picture Book Wildlife Conservation
Bindi Irwin is the daughter of “The Crocodile Hunter.” She is a 12-year old Emmy-award- winning actress, TV host, and conservationist.
Reviewer: Renee Hand
Bindi’s Wildlife Adventures are a blend of adventure, travel, and wildlife conservation.
Trouble at the Zoo is a story that focuses on Bindi’s 11th birthday party, which is celebrated at the Australian Zoo. The day looks promising as guests dressed up as underwater sea creatures, start filing into the park, with the money earned from the day going towards preventing whaling in Antarctica.
The guests are soon entertained with animal rides, karaoke, dancing and, of course, the crocoseum where the crocs are abound. Bindi, along with her brother Robert and her best friend Rosie, meet many great people in the park as they walk around and explore all the interesting things her mother, Terri, had planned for her. The day seems perfect until someone tries to steal an Eastern Water Dragon that roams freely in the park. Will Bindi’s birthday party be ruined as they try stopping the thief?
Children will enjoy this 112-page early chapter book. Trouble at the Zoo is the first book in this new wildlife series. The story is told simply, and will be easy for beginning readers to absorb, creating a desire for children to want to visit the Australian Zoo and meet all the interesting creatures that live there, including The Eastern Water Dragon.
Bindi stays true to her father’s conservation beliefs, sharing their passion about the topic with other children. Each story in this series takes place in diverse locations involving problems that affect various wildlife.
A portion of the proceeds of the series goes to the Australian Zoo Conservation Projects. Readers can also become Wildlife Warriors, which are a group of people who love animals. Every book contains an animal fact file page in the back of the book which includes photos and more fascinating information about the wildlife focused on.
This series is geared more towards girls, but all children, regardless of gender, who love animals and want to make a contribution in their salvation, will love the direction the series is going and will enjoy reading this book.
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
ISBN-10: 1402255144
ISBN-13: 978-1402255144
112 Pages
Ages 9-12
Children’s Picture Book Wildlife Conservation
Bindi Irwin is the daughter of “The Crocodile Hunter.” She is a 12-year old Emmy-award- winning actress, TV host, and conservationist.
Reviewer: Renee Hand
Bindi’s Wildlife Adventures are a blend of adventure, travel, and wildlife conservation.
Trouble at the Zoo is a story that focuses on Bindi’s 11th birthday party, which is celebrated at the Australian Zoo. The day looks promising as guests dressed up as underwater sea creatures, start filing into the park, with the money earned from the day going towards preventing whaling in Antarctica.
The guests are soon entertained with animal rides, karaoke, dancing and, of course, the crocoseum where the crocs are abound. Bindi, along with her brother Robert and her best friend Rosie, meet many great people in the park as they walk around and explore all the interesting things her mother, Terri, had planned for her. The day seems perfect until someone tries to steal an Eastern Water Dragon that roams freely in the park. Will Bindi’s birthday party be ruined as they try stopping the thief?
Children will enjoy this 112-page early chapter book. Trouble at the Zoo is the first book in this new wildlife series. The story is told simply, and will be easy for beginning readers to absorb, creating a desire for children to want to visit the Australian Zoo and meet all the interesting creatures that live there, including The Eastern Water Dragon.
Bindi stays true to her father’s conservation beliefs, sharing their passion about the topic with other children. Each story in this series takes place in diverse locations involving problems that affect various wildlife.
A portion of the proceeds of the series goes to the Australian Zoo Conservation Projects. Readers can also become Wildlife Warriors, which are a group of people who love animals. Every book contains an animal fact file page in the back of the book which includes photos and more fascinating information about the wildlife focused on.
This series is geared more towards girls, but all children, regardless of gender, who love animals and want to make a contribution in their salvation, will love the direction the series is going and will enjoy reading this book.
April 5, 2014
Trouble at the Zoo is a thin, quick read that will be just right for some elementary school readers. I think it will have more appeal to girls than boys because the main character is Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin. There are, however, boy characters including Bindi's brother, Robert. This story is fast paced with plenty af action. Pages after the story include basic facts about the animals featured in the story.
I am hoping this series will be a hit in my classroom with reluctant readers who are able to read at or near grade level, but just have not yet come to love books. The print is large, with not too many words per page, and the books are attractive with colorful photos of Bindi and a featured animal on the cover. The subjects will be of high interest to many.
I think this series might also be well received by students in lower grades who are beyond-grade-level readers for the same reasons.
Accelerated Reader rates this book as level 4.8, or late 4th grade. This seems about right because of the vocabulary, which includes words like hillarious and enormous. The subject matter is pretty innocuous, although it does include a character trying to steal a lizard from the zoo, and ultimately feeling remorse.
The entry here lists Bindi Irwin as the author, but my copy of the book says it was written by Chris Kunz.
I am hoping this series will be a hit in my classroom with reluctant readers who are able to read at or near grade level, but just have not yet come to love books. The print is large, with not too many words per page, and the books are attractive with colorful photos of Bindi and a featured animal on the cover. The subjects will be of high interest to many.
I think this series might also be well received by students in lower grades who are beyond-grade-level readers for the same reasons.
Accelerated Reader rates this book as level 4.8, or late 4th grade. This seems about right because of the vocabulary, which includes words like hillarious and enormous. The subject matter is pretty innocuous, although it does include a character trying to steal a lizard from the zoo, and ultimately feeling remorse.
The entry here lists Bindi Irwin as the author, but my copy of the book says it was written by Chris Kunz.
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August 9, 2016
This is the first in a series of books that chronicles the fictional adventures of Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin. Incorporating the message of conservation with subtle allusions to her father throughout. Fun Animal Fact Files are included at the end of the book and offer information about many of the species that make appearances in the story. We learned about the Eastern Water Dragon and the Green-Winged Macaw. My children LOVE the "Crocodile Hunter" and "Bindi the Jungle Girl" shows so I knew they would love reading stories about Bindi! This book was perfect for my children. It held their constant attention with details from Bindi's life, as well as many fun details about the Australian Zoo and their animals. Very fun book to read with your children!! I think we will definitely enjoy this series!!
November 24, 2018
I read some of these books a while back but this is the first in the series of adventures about Bindi in what you would expect. Unlike the series about her brother there is no time travel to worlds of dinosaurs but this is for what is a light entertaining story. I wonder if Bondi actually wrote anything. According to the book I read it was written by Chris Kunz not Bindi herself.
LATE BREAKING NEWS: READER FORGETS HE READ BINDI AND READS HER AGAIN!!!!
It was bound to happen eventually but in a moment of sheer lunacy I read it again - and it was only a month since I read it. Not sure what was going on with my brain here.
Anyway Bindi saves the day again, in case you wondered, the book does not change the second time around. I wonder if I'll be back here in a months time?
LATE BREAKING NEWS: READER FORGETS HE READ BINDI AND READS HER AGAIN!!!!
It was bound to happen eventually but in a moment of sheer lunacy I read it again - and it was only a month since I read it. Not sure what was going on with my brain here.
Anyway Bindi saves the day again, in case you wondered, the book does not change the second time around. I wonder if I'll be back here in a months time?
July 15, 2014
Bindi Irwin is a passionate advocate for wildlife, and an inspiring role model for kids who care about animals. The first book in the Bindi Wildlife Adventures series is pitched at primary school aged children who are ready for simple chapter books. Younger fans of the Jungle Girl will also enjoy 'Trouble at the Zoo' if it is read to them aloud.
October 5, 2012
This is a fast-paced adventure series that takes place in the Australia Zoo. It features Bindi, the daughter of Steve Irwin, the Crocidile Hunter, and her mother and brother. There are exciting animal facts in every book.
May 2, 2013
I think this book was a good book for children. It shows that you do not have to tattle on someone to get your point across. It also is a great way to show kids that they can start to handle situations on their own. I think it was a pretty good book and would recommend it.
February 7, 2012
A great, 30 minute read. Thanks, Clare!
September 23, 2012
I like it because interesting and unexpected things happened.
October 4, 2012
This is a short book but I thought it was pretty interesting
September 10, 2014
Fun little chapter book great for elementary kiddos. The girls at my elem school are going to love this series. (Now I just need to get in gear and read the rest!)
November 17, 2015
Very good book for elementary kids concerning animals at the zoo. The animals that are mentioned are shown in brief description at the end of the book.
July 31, 2016
Cute book for kids...Bindi is adorable.
Well written and easy for an adult to read to the kids.
I won this book in a giveaway at goodreads.
Well written and easy for an adult to read to the kids.
I won this book in a giveaway at goodreads.
April 12, 2016
Very good I love this series
May 29, 2016
Cute for the kiddos!
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