Tommy T. Willy Goes to the Zoo - Couverture souple

Williams, Cindy L

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798994673003

Editeur : Claw Studio Press, 2026

Synopsis

Tommy T. Willy can't wait for his big day at the zoo!

From lions in the bedroom to elephants in the bathtub, Tommy imagines bringing all his favorite animals home. But as his ideas get wilder, so does his understanding of how much care animals need and what it means to take care of himself, too. Full of heart, humor, and imagination, Tommy T. Willy Goes to the Zoo is a sweet celebration of big dreams, growing up, and the magic of animals-for future zookeepers and animal lovers everywhere.

• Playful rhymes and a simple "touch your nose or toes" activity keep little readers engaged while supporting phonemic awareness
• Includes a bonus rhyming activity for continued learning after storytime
• Colorful, hand-drawn illustrations bring Tommy T. Willy's zoo adventure to life on every page
• Story thoughtfully set in a dyslexia-friendly font to help make reading more accessible

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Cindy Lee Williams dedicated her life to supporting children with special needs, infusing her natural talent for early childhood development into her work. Although she paused her formal education to care for her family, her passion for helping children led her to various classrooms in Ohio and Wisconsin. Cindy's profound dedication to students facing physical, emotional, and learning challenges shone through her tailored teaching aids and unwavering commitment.Cindy passed away in August 2016 in Fitchburg, WI at the age of 64, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion, as well as the story of Tommy T. Willy-a character she created to help young children practice rhyming, a foundational early literacy skill.Tommy T. Willy Goes to the Zoo is lovingly published by her son, Brett, and his wife, Alexandra, in Cindy's honor, with hopes of taking Tommy T. Willy on many more adventures -grounded in the heart and purpose of her original story.

Tommy T. Willy Goes to the Zoo was illustrated by Alissa Creno, a digital designer from Central New York who previously lived in Madison and worked with Brett at American Girl in 2013. During that time, Alissa had the opportunity to meet Cindy. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a major in 3D Digital Graphics, Alissa has illustrated eight other children's books and has a deep passion for children's media.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Claw Studio Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798994673003
• Reliure: Paperback
• Illustrateur: Creno Alissa
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible