Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book (1982)

Great book to show children what kind of pets are the ones that they can have at home and ones belong to the zoo.
Age group: 1 and up
Source: Pierce County Library

Dear Zoo is twenty-five years old -- and still as popular as ever!

And with an updated look, this classic children's storybook about a youngster loooking for a perfect pet is sure to delight a new generation of readers!
Source: Amazon

engineered book. child writes to the zoo and asks for a pet. The zoo sends pets which the child sends back for various reasons, until the zoo sends him/her a puppy.

Flap books are always super exciting for me and young children! A boy is searching for the perfect pet! Fun to guess what is behind each flap and possibly discuss animal sounds as well. Fun read for early childhood that keeps them guessing and hearing the sounds they guess would be the best :) ( )

fantastic with puppets! ( )