Phyllis Newman Pens Forward to Children's Book 'What's New at the Zoo?'

What's new for Phyllis Newman? A children's book - WHAT'S NEW AT THE ZOO? - that's what's new!

Phyllis Newman delved into the Comden and Green songbook and selected a song from the hit musical Do, Re, Mi that she thought would make a great children's book. With language that remains as fresh and funny as when it was first sung back in 1960, WHAT'S NEW AT THE ZOO? tells the tale (or is that tails?) of an overcrowded zoo and the  amazingly witty animals who want OUT!

This captivating picture book includes an introduction and closing note by two-time, Tony award-winning actress Phyllis Newman, wife the late Adolph Green, who explains the connection the song has to their family.

From "Watch out! You're stepping on my snout!" to "Oh! You're stepping on my toe!" this book sings like a great Broadway hit-which it was! Paired with Travis Foster's pitch-perfect illustrations, it's a show-stopping duet of lyrics and pictures.

Bring it home to your own menagerie, and let the giggles begin!

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of WHAT'S NEW AT THE ZOO? will go to the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative.

Blue Apple Books is an independently owned and operated publisher of books for children.

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