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Zoo Keeper Bob is exhausted. There's too much poo in the zoo—and he's the one who has to scoop it up. Then one day, a mysterious glowing poo appears! Could it be alien poop from outer space? And what on EARTH will Bob do with it?...
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Zoo Keeper Bob is exhausted. There's too much poo in the zoo—and he's the one who has to scoop it up. Then one day, a mysterious glowing poo appears! Could it be alien poop from outer space? And what on EARTH will Bob do with it?
A gloriously poop-filled chunky board book, packed with humour, romping rhyme, and lively illustrations!
Poo in the Zoo has become a modern classic, and this new board book version introduces all the laugh-out-loud poopy mayhem to a younger audience. It is packed with humour and romping rhyme from the inimitable Steve Smallman (The Lamb Who Came for Dinner, The Eyebrows of Doom, and The Monkey With the Bright Blue Bottom), and bright, lively illustrations from Ada Grey.
A joy to read aloud and perfect for fans of The Dinosaur Who Pooped a Rainbow by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, little hands will love turning the pages of this cheeky board book.
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Pre-orderPoo in the Zoo
Zoo Keeper Bob is exhausted. There's too much poo in the zoo—and he's the one who has to scoop it up. Then one day, a mysterious glowing poo appears! Could it be alien poop from outer space? And what on EARTH will Bob do with it? A gloriously poop-filled chunky board book, packed with humour, romping rhyme, and lively illustrations!...Board book$2100Unit price /UnavailableOut 29 Sep 2026Pre-order -
Poo in the Zoo
Zoo Keeper Bob is exhausted. There’s too much poo in the zoo – and he’s the one who has to scoop it up. Then one day, a mysterious glowing poo appears! Could it be alien poop from outer space? And what on EARTH will Bob do with it? Children will laugh out loud at this gloriously funny, poopy picture book!...PaperbackSold Out -
Poo in the Zoo
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838918538
Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group
Format: Board book
Date Published: 02 July 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Little Tiger
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ada Grey
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 161.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 28
About the Author
Steve Smallman worked as a children's book illustrator for 20 years before he decided to 'have a go' at writing his own. Now, over 100 books later, he's still at it! He visits schools, libraries and festivals, and paints murals too! When he's not working, he enjoys holidays, watching TV, gardening and juggling grandchildren!
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