Dear Zoo
The Dear Zoo runs 18 pages and is a 2007 edition. A child writes to the zoo for a pet, and the zoo sends a series of animals hidden under flaps, none quite right.
- lift-the-flap promptsReads as
- 18Pages
- lift-the-flapFormat
- Rod CampbellAuthor
How the Dear Zoo stacks up
Against the 138 board books we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for board books (16 to 30).
Below the typical range for board books (2011 to 2023).
What sets the Dear Zoo apart
Measured against the 138 board books we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Little Simon Chicka Chicka Boom BoomNext to it, the Dear Zoo is 18 fewer pages; 5 years older.
- Little Simon You're My Little Star: A Touch-and-Feel BookNext to it, the Dear Zoo is 4 more pages; 18 years older.
- Little Simon Kisses, Kisses, Head to Toe!: A Lift-the-Flap and Mirror BookNext to it, the Dear Zoo is 4 more pages; 14 years older.
Book at a glance
| Format | lift-the-flap |
|---|---|
| Pages | 18 (other board books here: 8 to 120) |
| Edition year | 2007 |
| How it reads | lift-the-flap prompts |
What it's about, per the publisher
A child writes to the zoo for a pet, and the zoo sends a series of animals hidden under flaps, none quite right.
Listed features
- Board edition with flaps, separate from the oversized hardcover.
Where to buy the Dear Zoo
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Full specs
| Little Simon Dear Zoo | |
|---|---|
| Type | Board book |
| Author | Rod Campbell |
| Publisher | Little Simon |
| Format | lift-the-flap |
| ISBN-13 | 9781416947370 |
| Pages | 18 |
| Age (publisher) | Not stated on the publisher's page |
| Edition year | 2007 |
| Where these facts come from | A bookseller listing for this ISBN; the publisher's page couldn't be read |
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- Little SimonMommy Hugs32 pages2007 edition
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Dear Zoo: questions answered
From Little Simon's published specs and retailer listings, last checked 2026-11-05.
What age is Dear Zoo for?
The publisher's page doesn't give an age; check the book. Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What is the ISBN of this edition?
9781416947370, the lift-the-flap edition, 18 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.
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Where these specs come from
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