Who's Zoo

by Conrad Aiken, John Vernon Lord (Illustrator)

Introduces in verse a compendium of confusing creatures such as the camelephant and the guineapiguana and describes their activities.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Known American writer Conrad Potter Aiken won a Pulitzer Prize of 1930 for Selected Poems .

Most of work of this short story critic and novelist reflects his intense interest in psychoanalysis and the development of identity. As editor of Selected Poems of Emily Elizabeth Dickinson in 1924, he largely responsibly established her posthumous literary reputation. From the 1920s, Aiken divided his life between England and the United States and played a significant role in introducing American poets to the British audience.

He fathered gifted writers Joan Aiken and Jane Aiken Hodge.

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Reviews

[Jessica Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book so much, and I am inspired to keep on collecting amazing creatures like my own, called, well, I normally call it ‘creature’ but now I’ve got a name for it, because it’s a mixed creature too. I call it ‘Hufox.’ Or the other way round, ‘Foxhu.’ I like the poems, they were fantastic. - Florence, aged 6.

[Randy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found a 1977 copy of this lovely book with excellent illustrations. Very clever animal mashups, and odd little poems for each. My 4-year-old loves the names and the drawings now, and should love the poetry later. I confess I am otherwise completely ignorant of this author. Any recommendations?