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Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 1982
Dear Zoo
Written & illustrated by Rod Campbell
Part of the Dear Zoo series
Lift the flaps to find the perfect pet from the zoo's animal surprises.
18 pages
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Bookroo's summary
A child writes to the zoo asking for a pet, and they send a series of animals, each hidden behind a flap. From a playful monkey to a mighty lion, each animal presents a new surprise. But none seem quite right. Will the zoo ever send the perfect pet? With vibrant illustrations and interactive flaps, this delightful journey keeps young readers guessing and engaged, making it a timeless favorite for discovering the ideal companion.
From the publisher
Rod Campbell’s classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favorite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first published in 1982.
Young readers love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent—a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant! But will they ever find the perfect pet?
With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain, and a whole host of favorite animals, Dear Zoo is a must for every child’s bookshelf.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 18
- Reading age
- 1–4
- Audience
- Board
- Lexile
- -150L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.9
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~0.1
- F&P level
- ~A
Publication
- Published
- May 8, 2007
- First published
- January 1, 1982
- Publisher
- Little Simon
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781416947370
- LCCN
- 2007281140
- OCLC
- 128235956
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