How to Move a Zoo

How to Move a Zoo is a fun and informative picture book that takes young readers on an exciting journey behind the scenes of one of the biggest logistical challenges in the animal world-relocating an entire zoo! Shortlisted for the 2025 CBCA Early Childhood category, this imaginative story is packed with fascinating details, humour, and animal facts that spark curiosity and wonder. Ideal for pre-readers and early readers, the book presents a playful narrative combined with expressive illustrations that engage children and introduce them to the world of planning, teamwork, and animal care. As readers follow zookeepers, veterinarians, and transport teams, they learn about the effort and coordination needed to move animals safely and happily. The story is perfect for read-aloud sessions, encouraging interaction and discussion about animals, habitats, and how people care for them. Aligned with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework, How to Move a Zoo supports both early literacy and science-based learning in a meaningful and entertaining way. Its blend of fiction with factual insights offers an excellent resource for integrated learning across subjects in early education settings.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces STEM concepts through real-world scenarios involving animals and transport.
• Develops early literacy skills through engaging narrative and vocabulary.
• Encourages curiosity about animal care, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Builds understanding of sequencing and cause-and-effect in storytelling.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class discussion about how animals are safely moved and cared for.
• Design a pretend zoo relocation plan using drawings and labels.
• Incorporate into science units on habitats, animals, and transport methods.
• Use as inspiration for imaginative writing about moving other unusual things.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for 3 to 6 years