Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Interactive and fun
While I never thought I would like a kids book as much as my son, I actually get excited to read this book with him. In fact, when we lost “Dear Zoo” I promptly had to replace it because I missed the book so. Don’t judge, I can be a bit of nerd.There are a two main reasons why I like reading this book with him so much. First, the flap book style has engaged him since he was around 6 months old and still does at 14 months. In particular, each of the flaps opens in a different way. He had to work hard at first to wrap his mind around some of them but I think this was good practice for his motor skills. And even though he has the book memorized at this point he is still very eager to open the flaps.Second, I like the simple style. “Dear Zoo” isn’t overly wordy but we fill the story with lots of noises and gestures. My boy loves making the sounds on his own and there are lots of concepts to be learned.All in all, I think “Dear Zoo” is one worth owning because the interactive style and simply story have managed to hold his attention while other books have fallen to the wayside. And this kid loves his books so he’s a bit of a critic.

Books
They are for a 2 year olds birthday. Mother recommended them

Good child’s book
Although the book is still in good shape it did have a cut on the upper front of the book. Don’t know if this was there prior to mailing but if it was it should never have been shipped out in the first place. Giving it to a child as a gift you want it to be in great shape. Will hold on to it for when he visits.

Cute repetition book
My child was working on their final “K” sound and the repetition in this book was great! It was also used by our speech pathologist.

Excelente para niños pequeños y que son muy curiosos. Importante cuidar bien, las pestañas. No son frágiles, pero siempre hay que tener cuidado.

Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell is an absolute treasure in our family, holding a special place on every bookshelf. I first bought this book for my son, and it quickly became a favorite that we enjoyed together for many, many years. Its charming simplicity, interactive flaps, and the fun of discovering which animal is hiding behind each one never seems to lose its appeal, no matter how many times we’ve read it.I have also purchased countless copies of Dear Zoo for friends over the years, and it has been universally loved and well-received. The story’s timelessness and gentle humor make it the perfect gift for young children, and it’s a joy to see it spark the same excitement in other families that it has in ours. Whether you’re introducing it to a new generation or revisiting it for nostalgia, *Dear Zoo* is a book that will always bring smiles and memories.