


📖 Unlock the joy of discovery—one flap at a time!
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book is a bestselling interactive board book designed for babies and toddlers. Featuring big, easy-to-lift flaps and simple repetitive text, it encourages early language development and curiosity. Its durable construction ensures it stands up to little hands, making it a beloved classic with over 31,000 glowing reviews and a #1 rank in children’s zoo books.



| ASIN | 141694737X |
| Best Sellers Rank | #216 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Children's Zoo Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (31,918) |
| Dimensions | 6.12 x 0.5 x 6.25 inches |
| Edition | 17256th |
| Grade level | Preschool and up |
| ISBN-10 | 9781416947370 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1416947370 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Part of series | Dear Zoo & Friends |
| Print length | 18 pages |
| Publication date | May 8, 2007 |
| Publisher | Little Simon |
| Reading age | 1 - 3 years, from customers |
R**U
A Fun, Repetitive Book That Keeps Kids Engaged
Dear Zoo has become a go-to read during playtime because the lift-the-flap feature keeps my baby actively involved. The simple storyline and repetition make it easy for young children to follow and anticipate what’s coming next. Pros: Lift-the-flap design encourages interaction and curiosity Repetitive text helps with early language development Short and engaging—great for babies and toddlers Sturdy board book holds up well Cons: Flaps can bend if handled roughly Very simple story, so older toddlers may outgrow it Conclusion: Dear Zoois a classic interactive book that works especially well for younger children.
A**R
Great book
Lovely book! very engaging! kids love the flaps and they're big and easy to pull up for little hands. Helps build vocabulary
V**P
Wonderful book-flaps reveal animals
Fun book that small children love! Beware though, there are flaps that reveal animals and the kids LOVE TO RIP THEM OFF. It was both of my kids favorite book ( I’ve bought several- one for each of my kids, now my grandkids
G**R
Fun for reading over FaceTime
This is an adorable book! It’s so much fun to read with kids. My grandson loves it! I got it for him when he was 9 months old and he still loves it at almost 2. Kids love the suspense of seeing what animal the zoo sent next and opening the flap to see. The pictures are cute and colorful and the writing is just right to keep little ones interested. I live across the country from my grandson, but my daughter is good about FaceTiming. So I use that time to read to him. And this book is great for that. He loves when the flaps open to see what animal is there. (Although he already knows, because we’ve read it so many times.) But we love it anyway. It’s a wonderful book. Definitely worth buying.
H**L
Beloved first book great for babies and toddlers
One of our favorite toddler and preschooler books. I have 6 children and this was my go to “first book” for all of them. We love a good interactive flap book! The repetitive storyline makes it easy to anticipate the next lines and memorize (great for foundational reading skills). The only con is the same with all flap books -little hands ripping them off! But I see it as a sign of a well loved book! And worth ordering a new one if it’s beyond fixing with tape.
J**S
A Timeless Classic That Never Gets Old
“Dear Zoo” is one of those rare children’s books that feels just as magical the tenth time as it does the first. The lift-the-flap format is pure gold for toddlers—there’s something so satisfying about revealing each animal, especially with the playful buildup on every page. The story is simple and engaging, with just the right amount of repetition to keep young readers involved while helping them learn. It’s a perfect mix of surprise, humor, and gentle pacing, and the bold illustrations make each animal instantly recognizable and exciting.
A**U
Hard to open
Sweet, but its hard to get the flap opened on all the sides.
A**R
Perfect
Amazing book.
F**O
Excelente para niños pequeños y que son muy curiosos. Importante cuidar bien, las pestañas. No son frágiles, pero siempre hay que tener cuidado.
S**D
Small book but a l9vely read and involvement for the children.
L**E
Its good.
K**A
My 2 yr old loves this book. He animal sounds through this book and i also taught him the actions of the animals. This keeps my 2 yr old entertained and he loves to open the flaps. It’s a fun book!
İ**K
Baskı kaliteli çizimler sade kolay okunuyor, tekrarlar var bebeğin öğrenmesi için iyi, kullanışlı kelimeler var. Ben sevdim. Uyguna aldım, son üründü sonradan zamlanmış. Uyguna aldığıma sevindim