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Grampa's Zoo Books
Learn About Backyard Texas Wildlife with Grampa!
How it started
The Grampa of Grampa's Zoo is Emile Olivier, an 87-year-old man who lives in San Antonio, Texas. As a grandfather to 14 kids, and a great-grandfather to 18 even younger kids, Emile is an interesting story-teller. His love for all animals is well-known to his family, and he now shares those same stories with you!
What is Grampa's Zoo?
Grampa's home in Texas backs up to a large ranch that has cattle, deer, coyotes, feral hogs, bobcats, foxes, coatimundis, porcupines, skunks, raccoons, armadillos, rabbits, owls, wild turkeys, hawks, a large variety of birds and many more Texas wildlife animals.
Grampa's yard, which is Grampa's Zoo, is the site for many animal visitors, who come to enjoy the fresh food and water he replenishes every day. In the daytime, his yard is full of many kinds of birds who visit his bird feeders, enjoy a splash in the water containers, and interact with the winged community. At nighttime, all the nocturnal animals come for their dinner, a nice drink of water, a visit with their neighborhood friends, and playtime for their kids with the other animals. A night vision camera helps to capture all the action in Grampa's Zoo! The Zoo is in Texas, but many of the same animals can be found in other states, and even in Canada.
Grampa's Goal
Grampa would like to introduce local Texas wildlife to kids of all ages. He writes these children's bookls in the voice of the animal itself, telling children facts about its life, family, traits and habits. Helping to create an appreciation of the wildlife which surrounds us, and creating wonder and enjoyment of God's creations, will make Grampa very happy.
These educational and entertaining bookls are perfect for both Christian schools and homeschools, and for children ages 4+. With an easy-to-read format for both parents and young readers, your child is sure to enjoy the adventures of all the animals at Gramp's Zoo.
The Book Collection
Smiley the Raccoon tells you all about his nightly visits to Grampa's Zoo. Good food, great friends, and adventures await him every evening!
Oreo the Skunk
Skunks can be stinky, but Oreo is a friendly and funny friend at Grampa's Zoo.
Roxy the Foxy is a very fancy fellow who visits Grampa's Zoo every evening. Did you know that foxes can climb trees?
Arlo the Armadillo is a well-mannered fellow who enjoys delicious insect dinners at Grampa's Zoo.
Prickles the Porcupine brings her son Quilly to the nightly banquet at Grampa's Zoo.
Gertie the Raccoon is Smiley's mother, and she tells us about her children and how she keeps track of all of them.
Petunia the Possum is a flriendly ittle possum who has 8 babies of her own!
Cody the Coatimundi s a rare visitor to Grampa's Zoo and he has an interesting story to tell.
Chip the Squirrel tells us that Grampa once had a real pet squirrel named Chip, also!
A Bird's Eyes
Grampa teaches you about birds' eyes and ears, how animals drink, and other interesting facts.
Cupid the Cardinal
Everyone recognizes cardinals, but Cupid tells you about his life and family.
Rio the Finch hangs out in a big crowd and enjoys the treats at Grampa's Zoo.
Coocoo the Mourning Dove is a mourning dove who mates for life and takes care of its family .
Chuckles the Mockingbird has a long list of songs he likes to sing.
Hoot the Owl describes his eyes, the way he flies, and talks about his family.
Hummer the Hummingbird tells us all about his life as one of the tiniest of birds.
Peck-a-Boo the Woodpecker is very loud and has a very interesting life.
Steve the Peacock
Grampa once had a fancy peacock visit his yard!
Rainbow the Painted Bunting is one of the most colorful backyard birds anywhere.
Bandit the Waxwing likes to eat a lot of things, including some tasty bugs.
Corey the Cowbird enjoys singing a loud song with all of his cowbird friends.
