Dear Zoo Paperback

Dear Zoo is a beloved classic where a child writes to the zoo for a pet-and receives a series of wildly unsuitable animals in return! This simple and interactive lift-the-flap book has delighted young readers for decades with its surprise-filled format and charming illustrations.

Educational Benefits:

• Boosts vocabulary and memory through repetition and rhyme.
• Encourages early prediction and reasoning skills.
• Fosters fine motor development with interactive flaps.
• Teaches animal names and traits in a fun, engaging way.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use puppets or toys to retell the story.
• Make a class version of œDear Zoo with students' favourite animals.
• Graph animal preferences and discuss what makes a good pet.
• Discuss zoo ethics and animal habitats (age-appropriate).

Information:

• Ages: 1-4 years
• Author/Illustrator: Rod Campbell
• Genre: Interactive Board Book / Animals
• Format: Paperback