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Name: Mother to Tigers

Author: George Ella Lyon
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Genres/categories: Children, Biographies, Picture books, Non Fiction

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"Based on a true story, this beautifully illustrated picture book introduces young readers to Helen Frances Theresa Delaney Martini, the first woman zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo and founder of the zoo's animal nursery in 1944...Catalanotto's remarkable illustrations are a wonderful combination of watercolor, charcoal and torn paper. The author also includes a fascinating 'Author's Note' at the end."--Children's Literature
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