# Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic

Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic is Rod Campbell’s interactive animal story for young children. Repeated wording and lift-up flaps invite little readers to discover which animals arrive, while its short 18-page format suits brief shared reading.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 4.22 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 47%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:51:52.524Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 31954

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## At a glance

- Lift-the-flap story follows a child asking the zoo to send a pet, with animals revealed as the pages turn.
- Simple, repeated wording gives young children an easy pattern to anticipate and join in with.
- Listing describes thick card pages, a chunky cased cover and flaps designed for small hands.

## Pros

- Interactive flap reveals add a hands-on element to a short animal story.
- Repetitive text can support shared reading and participation from early readers.
- Customers describe the flaps as sturdy and the book as enjoyable for toddlers.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
- Edition: Main Market
- Language: English
- Publication date: 6 Jan. 2022
- Print length: 18 pages
- Reading age: 1 - 3 years, from customers
- ISBN-10: 1529074932
- ISBN-13: 978-1529074932
### Dimensions and handling
- Dimensions: 17.7 x 1.5 x 17.7 cm
- Weight listed: 276 g

## Before you buy

- The stated reading age is attributed to customers, not presented as a formal age recommendation. The short 18-page length makes this a brief story rather than a long read.

## A good fit for

- Toddlers and young children who enjoy animal books and lift-the-flap play.
- Adults looking for a short, repetitive story to share with a young child.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a longer story or substantial text beyond a short preschool book.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the simple, repetitive story, interactive flaps, enjoyment for younger children and perceived durability. Buyers looking for a brief, hands-on read may find those qualities relevant. The listing describes card pages and lift-up flaps, while reports of sturdiness and lasting use are customer impressions rather than guarantees.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the simple, repetitive style and interactive flaps.
- Positive themes: Feedback describes the book as enjoyable and suitable for younger children.
- Positive themes: Customers also appreciate its classic appeal and report positive impressions of durability.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dear Zoo about?
A child writes to the zoo asking for a pet. Lift-up flaps reveal different animals before the search for the right pet continues.
### How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 18 pages.
### What age is it listed for?
The details show “1 - 3 years, from customers”. The listing attributes this age range to customer input.
### What construction details are stated?
The description calls out thick card pages, a chunky cased cover and sturdy flaps for small hands.

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## Images

![Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic — 1](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/4gMwMxrMEzJVX0ewMzlEMkWEk3YFqMpMBfITBE2eKbCMB3iL__Zy5x7CBRDllID6OlyGXqBVOdiqmqDvUEfK_SLkCD1Rj9xHb1TETU390OP6zO3NCb-d.jpg)

![Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic — 2](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/njS0zZ3UEGVZUYomTepAHvZ48lQ6y-nm0PCkCo_5xebDviG6uH7_8FrUFdGEB0DRXpWYNcwSg0kfD2eCXQ-OoIx9ziAxCnhpHJv4Hg8AxAebvsYF2u_X.jpg)

![Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic — 3](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/VuC3FAHyQCeo59j3yQSW6sQfIGH8NShdbV0_yWz2rS8e4GS8yOu2VWSqS1llrQcW3s5gILPWku2a7fyjIS1V4dAtmd5C3tvmg7b6HVPrjyK5-79YGmGX.jpg)

![Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic — 4](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/TLWfKxF6EvDVvwBBVfNK4aYmuhP_1JXEpHsXeeQq0nuImhD8pZ9hJdYiI6XQL18eVtnhZVjhY81BrWiNAaz87UNk_u5Ti4wdi3OpUIFJTNBsII_6aYez.jpg)

![Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic — 5](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/pVYthHzhYm1HtmKJrxnC6vkm2KQmxm0VML_stOCG7EmgP87a_I-A4nZ55CbOTZvEsVI1Fj0EuRYIdH2bwLZGpz90lV8mwnJJ2nK1AWgR1f1IU9L4vhNi.jpg)

![Dear Zoo: The Lift-the-flap Preschool Classic — 6](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/i/5xAlSgzeT0eJjfFrcmqorBrvWGgMY3lcPo8LwjghFOlBIKZd3NP-W4wl3PwBB50UumJlSNXkVvfKYNmliMCNxX5zKCMxrUZ0GgRPYYLjKShDK_vaVAuV.jpg)