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Dear Zoo Book and Toy Gift Set

By Rod Campbell
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This beautifully presented gift set includes a hardback edition of the classic lift-the-flap favourite, Dear Zoo, and a cuddly lion toy - the perfect gift! 'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .' Little ones will love lifting the flaps to... Read More
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The perfect gift set for lovers of Dear Zoo, including a mini hardback edition of the preschool lift-the-flap classic, and a cuddly lion plush toy.

A mini hardback edition of the preschool lift-the-flap classic Dear Zoo and a cuddly lion plush toy together in a gift set

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This beautifully presented gift set includes a hardback edition of the classic lift-the-flap favourite, Dear Zoo, and a cuddly lion toy - the perfect gift!

'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .'

Little ones will love lifting the flaps to discover all the animals the zoo has sent - a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet?

Dear Zoo Book and Toy Gift Set is a gorgeous gift edition and an ideal present for Christmas and birthdays, with a hardback edition of the classic story and a soft lion toy - perfect for cuddling whilst reading!

Rod Campbell, the creator of preschool favourites including Oh Dear! and Noisy Farm, has been a trusted name in early learning for over forty years, and the perennial classic, Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike since its first publication in 1982.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035068852

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 27 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 67.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 0g

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About the Author

Rod Campbell has been writing and illustrating children's books for over forty years. Best known for his classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, he is also the creator of the much-loved preschool character Buster. Ingeniously simple, with touches of gentle humour, Rod's books are loved by children, parents and teachers alike.

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