It is an ideal gift for a young child (there is a warning that it is not suitable for children under 10 months), and a book that can be kept for those learning to read. Ideal for both very young children and those just beginning to read Dear Zoo is a gorgeous picture book that is sure to become a keeper and passed on to the next generation. What child (or adult) could resist touching the soft hairy neck of the giraffe or sticking their finger in the lion’s mouth to see if he bites?ĭear Zoo gives children the opportunity to learn about some of the animals that live in a zoo, while learning in a very enjoyable way what animals are suitable for pets. Dear Zoo: Touch and feel book by Rod Campbell Macmillan Childrens Books, 2021.

Of course, the illustrations are delightful and the touch and feel aspects are very inviting. Children just beginning to learn to read will love the repetition, enabling then to memorise the words on the page and feel very confident that they are decoding them correctly. They sent me a … ‘ will have children chanting along and then guessing why the animal was sent back. The repetition of the words: ‘I wrote to the Zoo to send me a pet. This version of Dear Zoo, which was first published in 2012, is an interactive touch and feel board book, with the child invited to name the creature that the Zoo has sent home as a pet, while touching and feeling some aspect of it. All his books have simple text, often with repeating phrases, ideal. Rod Campbell makes books for babies and toddlers, the best known being Dear Zoo, which has sold over two million copies worldwide. £7.98 Add gift wrap Availability: in stock, ready to be shipped Free Delivery Over £35 Standard £2.99 Express Available Add to cart by Pan Macmillan Collect Book Points from your order Description Little ones will love this touch-and-feel edition of the bestselling preschool classic Dear Zoo.

He uses flaps and touch-and-feel elements when appropriate. Ideal for both very young children and those just beginning to read Dear Zoo is a gorgeous picture book that is sure to become a keeper and passed on to the next generation. All his books have simple text, often with repeating phrases, ideal for the pre-reader. Dear Zoo: Touch and feel book by Rod Campbell Macmillan Children's Books, 2021.

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