MANCHESTER, VT Ñ There are storybook tapes and there are sing-along CDs, but Chaser Media of Vermont has come up with a new way to captivate the inquisitive minds of children that will take them on a magical journey in sight and sound. My Day at the Zoo is the latest read-along, sing-along picture book/CD set that opens a new door for children's learning and imagination.

The beautifully composed original soundtrack works with the whimsical illustrations to guide children, ages 1 - 6, along a multi-cultural exploration of animals, instruments and indigenous music. The text is woven into colorful, mini-adventures as children visit each animal in their native habitats. See the black bear of North America, hear the mystical sound of the wooden flute intertwined with drumming and chants of a Native American ceremony, listen for the call of the eagle soaring overhead. Meet the toucan from South America as jungle noises play along with the bubbly sound of the steel pan drum, then wait for the eruption of an oncoming storm in the rain forest.

My Day at the Zoo's original soundtrack was composed and arranged by Joseph Roda, president of the Palm Beach Orchestra. Vermont artist Donald Martin created illustrations in colored pencil Ñ capturing the peek-a-boo fun of the children and zoo animals. Vaughan's success with Little One...Good Night - A Lullaby from Vermont, the musical picture book/CD set about a Morgan foal, sparked her interest in creating more book/CDs for the young children's market.

"There are only a few books out there that speak to a child's creative, inquisitive mind through musical learning," says Vaughan. Little One...Good Night - A Lullaby from Vermont has been called a "colorful joy for the eyes" and "a treasure of a book" by Equestrian Magazine. Borders, Saratoga Springs, New York store recently invited Vaughan to attend their Educator's Appreciation Weekend for teachers. My Day at the Zoo is making its debut at the New England Booksellers Association Trade Show in Boston this October.

"Kids need to be exposed to so much more as far as cultures, languages, music and countries," says Vaughan. "These books open them up to a whole new world and a wonderful learning experience." My Day at the Zoo is a picture book/CD set with a high quality soundtrack CD, retailing for $19.95. My Day at the Zoo will be available in November. For more information, call Chaser Media at (802) 362-2992 or visit www.chasermedia.com