In Search of Animals with James Bruneau - 2006
In Search of Animals Join young wildlife correspondent, James Bruneau as he shares postcards from his 2006 adventures in his latest book IN SEARCH OF ANIMALS. While on his quest, James journeyed thousands of miles on land, by sea and in the air to seek wild animals from 11 cities and 7 zoos. "It's hard work," said James. "But I really love it!" When not traveling, you can find James building a zoo, assembling a circus or forming an animal train in the middle of his family room. He also enjoys watching “Animal Planet,” reading “ZooBooks” magazine, singing along to the “Lion King” soundtrack and hanging with friends. James’ winning personality and camera-friendly good looks, led editors to choose him to appear in the “Our Towns” section of the local newspaper twice this year - cruising the streets in his 12-volt Ford Mustang (cover) and posing with this year's American Fido (p. 32). A student at Penfield Village Nursery School, 4 year-old James lives with his Mom Kris, Dad Rob and dog-sister Ruby.
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Orlando, FL – Disney’s Animal Kingdom "Yes!" I cried out, as Dad pulled into Animal Kingdom. "We made it baby!" Thus, our safari adventure began. Along the way, I spotted endangered black rhinos, swimming hippos, fierce crocodiles and gorgeous elephants. It was great!
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Orlando, FL - Uncle John & Aunt Sharon’s Place This place is Crack-aLackin! And not just because it’s so close to Animal Kingdom. Uncle John and Aunt Sharon have a pool and two little dogs. One is nice, but the other one... well, he’s a little wild. They need to train him.
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Naples, FL – Naples Zoo • Alligator Farm Granny-mom took us both places, but Grandpa didn’t go to the alligator farm because it was smelly. At the zoo, I saw a lion eat meat on a stick. But I didn’t see Fire and Ice, two tigers in the “Planet Predator" show. They retired.
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Bonita Springs, FL – Granny-mom & Grandpa’s On our Florida vacation, we went mini-golfing where there were lots of animal statues. And I had to pet each one! Finally, I tried golfing and hit a hole-in-one! But then I stepped in the hole and it swallowed my shoe. It was so silly.
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Washington, D.C. National Zoo • Baltimore, MD – Maryland Zoo While Dad sat in a meeting, Mom and I rode the bumpy train to the Zoo where I saw pandas for the first time and met a new friend. Later, Mom drove to the “Big” Zoo in Baltimore. I pretended that I was a turtle.
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Rochester, NY - Seneca Park Zoo This is my favorite zoo. My mom and I visit almost every week. I like talking to the zookeepers about the animals. Did you know that tigers eat turkey necks and ground beef with vitamins mushed in?
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Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Zoo My friend Clay lives in Buffalo. When I visited him, he showed me around his zoo. It was bigger than my zoo, and had lots more animals. I can't wait to see it again!
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Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Zoo We had to ride an escalator up a big mountain to see the animals. It was hot and the animals were kind of sleepy. But I saw lots of elephants, meerkats and stingrays! The Kid’s area had slides and tunnels to play on. I even pet a deer.
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Pittsburgh, PA – Maddy & Abby’s house It was really hot during our visit. I sprayed Abby with the hose and then me, too. Abby, Maddy and I ran through the sprinkler while Cosmo and Ruby played.
Safari Sn a C o s m o . G o ps: Whoops! Back o f tcha! Tha t is sooo c f old.
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN: ARE WE THERE YET? DON'T MAKE ME TURN THIS CAR AROUND! CHICKEN MCNUGGETS, FRENCH FRIES & REGULAR MILK, PLEASE. "I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE KING!" COUSINS. FAMILY. WHERE ARE MY ANIMALS? SLEEPOVER!!!
Niagara Falls, Canada Festival of Lights The Disney lights were big and pretty. I saw Simba, Woody, Buzz, but not a lot of animals. While Mom and Dad looked at the big waterfall, I found puddles to stomp in and got all wet. But it didn't matter because I went swimming later.
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Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Inn While Dad worked, Mom and I explored town. I ate ice cream on a lobster boat. And I drove it like a real captain! We went to music class at the library and saw real whale bones at the museum. I bought a plastic beluga whale at the gift shop.
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Spring Lake, NJ – The other Bruneau’s It took a long time, but we finally got there. My cousins and I played on the Slip-n-Slide and sprinkler. Then we jumped on my Dad when he was in the hammock. At the beach, we found a big hole to climb in and out of.
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Honeyoe Lake, NY – Camp Petrone My friend Mia and her family invited me to their cottage on a lake. I swam, rode a jet ski and slid down a huge slide. We all ate chips, drank pink lemonade and made s’mores by the fire.
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Pittsburgh, PA Thanksgiving at the Dix's At dinner, everyone said grace. But I said, “Gobble. Gobble.” We break-danced on the floor, built a gingerbread house, swam and drank hot chocolate in Granny-mom and Grandpa’s room, visited the zoo and went to a dog park.
Safari Sn a m e . C a n y ps: Group shot. Dad d o with Jim, u find Ruby? Loung y & ing Abby, Vic k Andrew. ( More pict i, Maddy & ures on th next 2 pa ges.) e 19
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There's No Place Like Home MOMMY, DADDY & RUBY • GRANDMA, PAPA & BUSTER • NANA • UNCLE STEVE, AUNT WENDY, GRACE & JULIA • AUNT MARILYN • GRANNY-MOM & GRANDPA • AUNT ALLISON, UNCLE DAVID, MADDY, ABBY& COSMO • AUNT KIM, FRANCIS & ANDREW • UNCLE BROOKS, AUNT DANIA, CONNOR & REID • UNCLE JOHN, AUNT SHARON, MERLOT & CAPPUCCINO • MISS SUE, MR. JEFF, CALEB & COLBY • MR. ART, MISS CHRIS, MIA & SOPHIE • AUNT MARY, UNCLE JIM & JACK • MISS MORNA, MR. PHIL, MEAGHAN & GRETTA • AIDAN • ELI • REGAN & DANNY • "WELCOME TO THE CIRCUS! SEE ALL THE ANIMALS!" • BIRTHDAYS • HIKING • "I'M ALL SWEATED." • HAIRCUTS • "WHY?" • MAKING CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES • WEARING SUNGLASSES • "RUBY DID IT" • SMELLING PLAY-DOH • THE BIG CHAIR • FIRE! • CHRISTMAS 2005. PRESENTS. CHRISTMAS TREE. SANTA CLAUS. • HOT CHOCOLATE • BATHS • EASTER EGG HUNT • KITE FLYING • "MOVE IT! MOVE IT!" • PIRATES • INDIANS • "WHAT'S MY FAVORITE ANIMAL?" • ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE • "HAKUNA MATATA" • NEW YEAR'S EVE • GO! POWER RANGERS! • SWIMMING • "POUND ME" • HALLOWEEN • "IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE..." • BIG WATER SLIDE • THE CROC HUNTER. "CRIKEY." "ISN'T SHE GORGEOUS?" • OUR BABY ELEPHANT • THUMBS UP • MY TEACHERS • "WE'RE GOING TO THE ZOO" • "WHERE'S MY SCHLEICH ANIMAL BOOK? • "WILD ABOUT BOOKS" • "SAM NEVER FORGETS" • "THE WILD" • "OVER THE HEDGE" • "HAPPY FEET" • "CARS" • DRIVING MY CAR • MY GUITAR • "CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE?" • "HEY. HO. LET'S GO!" • MY LIFE IS GREAT AS LONG AS THERE ARE PLENTY OF ANIMALS TO PLAY WITH JAMES, 2006. 22
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