When we were visiting with the grandchildren last month, the oldest, who is three years old, said, “I want Zoboomafu!” I said, “What did you say?” He repeated, “I want Zoboomafu?” My old ears were not quite familiar with those sounds and certainly could not make sense of them. I had to call for an interpreter!
Come to find out, “Zoboomafu” is a children’s show, based in Canada. It is a guided tour through zoos by a cartoon (Lemur) host and two wacky guys who love animals! Not that you have to be “wacky” to love animals, and I don’t know if they are truly “wacky” or were just so overly-enthused that they appear so. However, the end result was an entranced and very silent young man who LOVES animals. Good! I spelled “Loves” in capital letters. He was spellbound! I expect that he will be a zoo keeper when is older!
If it is a fish, a dog, a turtle, a dinosaur, or any other creature, this little guy loves it!
Being a wonderful step-grandpa, my husband ordered a DVD of Zoboomafu for Patrick and also has been perfecting his skill at making homemade, nutritious and delicious animal crackers with all natural ingredients, no trans-fats. Jim has even gone so far as to resurrect animal shapes from my collection of Christmas cookie cutters to make cut-outs of hens, camels, turkeys, and other delightful animals to eat!
If you have a youngster or a grandchild who loves animals, he/she just might be as enthralled as Patrick with the following video:
Grandmother Pat
