Dear Zoo

by Rod Campbell · 1982

A classic, interactive lift-the-flap book for toddlers that follows a child who writes to the zoo requesting a pet. The zoo sends a series of unsuitable animals—including a monkey, a lion, and an elephant—that are too big, too scary, or otherwise imperfect, leading the child to send them back until the perfect pet finally arrives. Known for its bright, bold artwork and repetitive, engaging text, the book encourages vocabulary development and interactive play.