The Last Zookeeper

The Last Zookeeper is the perfect book for young children as there are no words printed on these pages, but beautiful watercolor illustrations will help fuel a child's imagination to create a story. From the pictures, you can tell that a robot has encountered a zoo that needs a caretaker. The robot takes care of these animals and provides support when no one is left to do it. As they say, each illustration is worth a thousand words, so let your child's imagination take flight as they create a tale for you about the last zookeeper.

THE LAST ZOOKEEPER is a futuristic retelling of Noah's ark where a machine finds the remnants of a human zoo. NOA creates a ship from the wreckage to carry the animals to safety where he recreates his version of a zoo. This story is told without words and each pictures says a thousand words with the attention to detail. NOA resembles AI in a post-apocalyptic world where the humans have been wiped out. It's a scary thought with a powerful message of how kindness can form anywhere. NOA cares for these animals without truly understanding what they are and wants to make sure they're protected from the next storm.


Final Verdict: THE LAST ZOOKEEPER is a great picture book for children aged four and up who like machines and animals. This story combines the two while introducing the idea of a natural disaster, like the earth flooding. Without words, it makes a great picture book for early readers who are learning concepts and morals.