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Dear Zoo
Ages 0–2 · Under $25
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A lift-the-flap board book where a child writes to the zoo asking for a pet, and gets sent one animal after another until the right one arrives.
Best for
Toddlers who love lifting flaps and peeking underneath.
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Reviewed by Givloom
Why it's here
A simple lift-the-flap zoo story that rewards the exact kind of poking and peeking toddlers already want to do — sturdy flaps, short text, easy wins for a very young reader.
Skip it if
It's built for the youngest kids and doesn't have much story beyond the flap reveal — skip once a child wants a book with real narrative.
Screen-free score
5/5
Mess level
Low
Parent involvement
Medium
Faith-friendly
Yes
Author
Rod Campbell
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