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Zoo Sounds

By Sam Taplin
Series: Sound Books
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Zoo Sounds by Sam Taplin is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the captivating sounds of a bustling zoo. As they turn the pages, children can press buttons to hear the calls and noises of various animals, bringing the zoo experience to life in an interactive and educational way. This sensory-rich book is perfect for engaging young minds with its vibrant illustrations and immersive sound effects.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for an engaging way for young children to explore and learn about different animals through sound and vibrant illustrations. It's perfect for little ones who love interactive books and are curious about the noises animals make at the zoo.

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Little children will love pressing the pages and hearing the zoo come to life with the ten realistic sounds in this charmingly illustrated book. From lions and elephants to monkeys and exotic birds, there's lots of animal fun to be had.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

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Little ones will love bringing the zoo to life in this adorable sound book. Press the pages to hear lions roaring, monkeys jabbering and lots more, and pore over colourful scenes including feeding time for the seals and elephants playing in the pool.

With simple text, holes to peep through and fingertrails to explore, Zoo Sounds offers an interactive experience for young readers.

WARNING! This product contains button or coin cell batteries which are dangerous. Dispose of used batteries immediately. Keep new and used batteries away from children. Batteries can cause serious injuries if they are swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Different types of batteries (i.e. Alkaline and Zinc) or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Do not throw batteries into a fire.

Batteries should never be left in the product when not in use for long periods of time. Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before being charged. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

This product contains batteries and electronics that may be harmful to the environment; they should not be discarded with normal household waste but taken to your local collection centre for recycling. Please retain this information for future reference.

Battery removal and installation instructions: With a screwdriver, loosen the captive screw and remove the lid to the battery compartment keeping it away from children. Insert the new button cell batteries as shown in the polarity diagram (+/-) inside the battery compartment. Lower the lid back onto the compartment and re-tighten the captive screw.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474948500

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 13 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Federica Iossa
  • Illustrated by Federica Iossa

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 10

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Activity Books and Kits 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 Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Sam Taplin Series: Sound Books

About the Author

Sam Taplin is a published author, compiler, and an editor of children's books.

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