Kinzie and the P. U. Zoo

What do you get if you add a beaker full of STEAM + a sprinkle of mischief + a heaping dose of humor? Kinzie's Kinventions of course! The whole class is going on a field trip to the zoo! But too bad for classroom rivals Kinzie and Ben. Neither of them can go thanks to getting - and sharing - pink eye. To make it even worse, Ben's mom gets called in to work and that means Ben has to come to Kinzie's house for the day. And there's no time to make a Kinvention to stop that. Kinzie and Ben decide if they can't go on the field trip, maybe they can create their own backyard zoo instead. What could possibly go wrong with that great idea? Perfect for curious kids ages 6–9, especially fans of Judy Moody, Zoey and Sassafras and Hank Zipzer, this laugh-out-loud adventure celebrates inventive thinking, clever problem-solving, friendship, and the power of imagination. ? Encourages creative problem-solving and teamwork ? Filled with funny mishaps, quirky inventions, and backyard fun ? Great for reluctant readers, early chapter book fans, and classroom read-alouds If your child loves mischievous humor, relatable characters, and stories that sneak in a little science, they'll love joining Kinzie on her latest adventure!