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Very First Words Library: Zoo

By Matthew Oldham
Series: Very First Words Library
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Very First Words Library: Zoo by Matthew Oldham introduces young readers to a vibrant world of zoo animals, each page filled with engaging illustrations and simple words. The book aims to help children expand their vocabulary by exploring the fascinating creatures one might encounter at a zoo, making it both educational and entertaining for early learners.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you are looking to introduce your little ones to the fascinating world of zoo animals. It's a delightful pick for encouraging early language skills through engaging pictures and simple words, perfect for curious young minds eager to explore.

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A board book for babies with peep-through holes that shows and names 10 different zoo animals.
Babies and infants can meet a variety of animals for the first time in this friendly board book. Each page features one big animal saying its name, and has a small peep-through hole for eagle-eyed kids to spot smaller animals, too. Pages are made from robust board, tough enough to survive being read and flicked through and chewed again and again.

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  • Very First Words Library: Zoo
    A board book for babies with peep-through holes that shows and names 10 different zoo animals. Babies and infants can meet a variety of animals for the first time in this friendly board book. Each page features one big animal saying its name, and has a small peep-through hole for eagle-eyed kids to spot smaller animals, too. Pages are made...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803707495

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony Neal
  • Illustrated by Tony Neal

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 171.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 10

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Matthew Oldham Series: Very First Words Library

About the Author

Matthew Oldham writes books for Usborne about all sorts of subjects, including history, science and Planet Earth. Before he did this, he studied English at university and worked for the BBC where he made funny radio programmes. He lives in London and spends his weekends visiting its many museums and exploring different parts of the city.

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