{"product_id":"tommy-t-willy-goes-to-the-zoo-9798994673003","title":"Tommy T. Willy Goes to the Zoo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTommy T. Willy can't wait for his big day at the zoo!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom lions in the bedroom to elephants in the bathtub, Tommy imagines bringing all his favorite animals home. But as his ideas get wilder, so does his understanding of how much care animals need and what it means to take care of himself, too. Full of heart, humor, and imagination, Tommy T. Willy Goes to the Zoo is a sweet celebration of big dreams, growing up, and the magic of animals-for future zookeepers and animal lovers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayful rhymes and a simple \"touch your nose or toes\" activity keep little readers engaged while supporting phonemic awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a bonus rhyming activity for continued learning after storytime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful, hand-drawn illustrations bring Tommy T. Willy's zoo adventure to life on every page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory thoughtfully set in a dyslexia-friendly font to help make reading more accessible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cindy L. Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Claw Studio Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798994673003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliams, Cindy L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Cindy Lee Williams dedicated her life to supporting children with special needs, infusing her natural talent for early childhood development into her work. Although she paused her formal education to care for her family, her passion for helping children led her to various classrooms in Ohio and Wisconsin. Cindy's profound dedication to students facing physical, emotional, and learning challenges shone through her tailored teaching aids and unwavering commitment.Cindy passed away in August 2016 in Fitchburg, WI at the age of 64, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion, as well as the story of Tommy T. Willy-a character she created to help young children practice rhyming, a foundational early literacy skill.Tommy T. Willy Goes to the Zoo is lovingly published by her son, Brett, and his wife, Alexandra, in Cindy's honor, with hopes of taking Tommy T. Willy on many more adventures -grounded in the heart and purpose of her original story.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCreno, Alissa:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Tommy T. Willy Goes to the Zoo was illustrated by Alissa Creno, a digital designer from Central New York who previously lived in Madison and worked with Brett at American Girl in 2013. During that time, Alissa had the opportunity to meet Cindy. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a major in 3D Digital Graphics, Alissa has illustrated eight other children's books and has a deep passion for children's media.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Cindy L. Williams \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48791300767901,"sku":"9798994673003","price":19.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_687283ff-3b5c-4ebc-9f47-41a0a4e08dee.jpg?v=1786552043","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/tommy-t-willy-goes-to-the-zoo-9798994673003","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}