cover image Panda-monium at Peek Zoo

Panda-monium at Peek Zoo

Kevin Waldron. Candlewick/Templar, $16.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-7636-6658-3

In this sequel to Mr. Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo, zookeeper Mr. Peek is throwing a celebration to celebrate the birth of a baby panda, Lulu, and he’s so excited about it that he’s getting distracted from the tasks at hand. He neglects to close up the penguin pen, waxes the turtles’ shells with shoe polish, and forgets to feed Mr. Whiskerwitz the lion—which isn’t good when Lulu wanders into the lion’s enclosure. Luckily, Mr. Peek’s son is on top of things, ensuring that the festivities end with a parade, not panda-cide. Cheeky visual humor and a kids-save-the-day plot provide plenty of entertainment. Ages 3–7. (Apr.)