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Mr Zip and The Capital Z Kimberly S BryantPalmer Anne Severance Jerry Palmer Books

This is one of those books that you keep thinking about after you close the back cover. Mr. Zip and the Capital Z is packed full of painless history lessons, and before you know it, you are drawn into Mr. Zip's world. The footnotes are an added bonus as I have learned to take most history books with an attitude of, "how do they know that?" The illustrations are so detailed and I guess my favorite one was of the inside of the shop. They truly put a face to a name! I am very much looking forward to future adventures in The Capital Z!


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Mr Zip and The Capital Z Kimberly S BryantPalmer Anne Severance Jerry Palmer Books Reviews

I love tracking down new and interesting books for my kids! I really want my kids to love reading. Now if I can find a fun clean series that will pull them in AND include history — What a find!! )

I really enjoyed Mr. Zip and The Capital Z. The main character is, of course, Mr. Zip, an older gentleman who owns a very unique shop with “everything you would need to know — from A to Z.” He is a very likable and yet slightly strange character that has a hint of Mr. Whitaker from Adventures in Odyssey and Finnian Jones from Lamplighter Theatre. (Great audio resources I would highly recommend!)

This book focused on a young boy called Peanut. He learns a little more about family, history and his heart. Somehow with Mr. Zip he sees glances of history from General Jackson in the War of 1812 to General Washington in the Revolutionary War to as far back as the Tower of Babel. I love the last chapter with the interaction between Peanut and his dad. What a special moment!

Mr. Zip shares an interesting fact from history between each chapter. Also, there’s footnotes and endnotes concerning the history, if you want to check more out.

We look forward to the next book in the series — Mr. Zip and The Capital Z ~ Lucy Jane Pennywhistle Comes Home!

Disclosure I received a complimentary copy of this book from BookCrash. I was not required to give a positive review, but to solely express my own thoughts and opinions.
What an interesting book! I always enjoy stepping back in time when I read a story and Mr. Zip and The Capital Z made me feel like I had. It's truly one of those books that allows the reader to learn history as they are pulled into the story. Vivid imagery allowed me to feel like I was actually looking through the eyes of Peanut Johnson a young boy who isn't having such a good day after getting into trouble and missing the festivities of the day. As he wanders through the small town he comes to a shop called the Capital Z run by a man named Mr. Zip. When Peanut steps inside the store he has no idea how much better his day is about to become! This book sort of felt like a coming of age story with a twist! The illustrations that are peppered through the story really were fantastically paired with the story. Each chapter ends with a Did You Know page that adds a bit of historical information about the chapter, this feature along with the footnotes provide additional historical tidbits that are great! Great for young readers but I think anyone would enjoy reading this fast paced book that provides adventure while being entertaining as well as educational.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided for review
Young Peanut Johnson is feeling pretty bummed after a Fourth of July incident that has him in proverbial hot water with his parents. He's walking around town, kicking rocks and feeling sorry for himself when he comes across an unusual and eye-catching business he doesn't remember seeing before. Once inside, he meets proprietor Aloysius Zip. His place, The Capital Z, turns out to be a museum of sorts, all sorts of historical pieces to spark discussion among visitors. Mr. Zip confesses that much of what appears to be artifacts are actually what he calls "historical reminders" (ie. replicas) of the real thing. However, Peanut quickly sees that there is true magic in the Capital Z. Once talk on a particular piece begins, visitors are actually transported back in time to that historical moment, giving them the opportunity to witness history for themselves and see the historical figures in the flesh! One such "reminder" of Mr. Zip's is a rifle that belonged to Peanut's great-great-great-great uncle, Milkweed Johnson (there is an explanation within the novel regarding all the unusual names in Peanut's family, by the way).

This is a short little middle-grade read with very little explanation on the back cover, so I went into it not quite knowing what to expect. I was pleased to find such a sweet and touching story that blends important moral lessons with historical teachings! The tone somewhat reminded me of a mix of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Mr. Magorium's Magic Emporium. Peanut learns about various important moments in history -- such as George Washington and that bitter winter in Valley Forge, Andrew Jackson and his part in the War of 1812, as well as some biblical history on the Ark, Tower of Babel, etc -- and sees how even though many of these figures are revered now, in their time they were just like any mortal man today, sometimes full of self-doubt and capable of making incredibly poor choices that detrimentally impacted the lives of many around them.

While the stories themselves are definitely fast-paced and entertaining, and enhanced by the delightful sketches done by Kimberly Palmer's husband, Jerry, I think this story also provides young readers with the important lesson that we are only human. No one gets life right 100% of the time. It's okay to make mistakes from time to time as long as you strive to be an honest, caring, empathetic person in general. It also teaches that it's important to be upfront and honest when you realize you've made a mistake and do your best to set things right as soon as possible after the fact. Learning these lessons early on will likely empower young readers, helping them grow up to become confident, educated adults with generous spirits. Something the world can only benefit from! I am eager to see how the story of Mr. Zip and his teachings continue with the second (yet to be released) installment, Lucy Jane Pennywhistle Comes Home.

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Excellent children story.
This is one of those books that you keep thinking about after you close the back cover. Mr. Zip and the Capital Z is packed full of painless history lessons, and before you know it, you are drawn into Mr. Zip's world. The footnotes are an added bonus as I have learned to take most history books with an attitude of, "how do they know that?" The illustrations are so detailed and I guess my favorite one was of the inside of the shop. They truly put a face to a name! I am very much looking forward to future adventures in The Capital Z!