The Phantastic Zoo : Three Dashes Publications : 9780986209840 : 0986209848 : 18 Apr 2016 : Experience Dr. Christopher Kaufman's unique creative vision! Enjoy his brilliant story, colorful art and audio album! Join Mary and Tim on a field trip to the Zoo where they see elephants, exotic birds and lions! Follow as they meet the Wizard Zitthoona, who plays his magic flute and ushers them into The Phantastic Zoo! Here the children experience moving stories from fabulous beasts, The Phoenix, The Mermaid and The Dragon, from whom they learn life secrets and how to live with imagination! "Kaufman gives children a fantastical experience with his collection of magical creatures... The author presents it all in heightened language that helps build a sense of awe... The siblings' affection for each other is sweetly depicted, as well... illustrations have the colorful, flat feeling of pale Matisse paintings, emphasizing the narrative's air of strange adventure. A warmhearted, encouraging book ab