This is a story, written for mid-elementary readers, about the impact World War II had on zoo animals and their keepers. It is beautifully illustrated and unique because the story is tells is not what first comes to mind when most people think of World War II. The deaths of the innocent animals by starvation and the powerful impact this had on the zookeepers shows the devastation war causes from a new perspective.
Some may consider this book controversial because of the clear anti-war message, but I would disagree with sheltering children from this story. Even if some do not agree with the zookeeper's conclusion that all war should be stopped, the events that lead to the zookeeper feeling this way are good and clear and reading this book will help children understand why some people feel so strongly about war.
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