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Cover of Book Review Dear Zoo & Friends Collected Set Dear Zoo; Farm Animals; Dinosaurs

Book Review Dear Zoo & Friends Collected Set Dear Zoo; Farm Animals; Dinosaurs

by Rod Campbell

Book Details

Publisher:Little Simon
Published:2016-10-18
Pages:46
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:1481482130

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

Explore animals at the zoo, farm, and prehistoric times with this collected shrink-wrapped board book set from bestselling author, Rod Campbell! Join author-illustrator Rod Campbell on a wild adventure that starts at the zoo, continues onto the farm, and then blasts back to prehistoric times when dinosaurs ruled the land. With sturdy pages, bright colors, and Campbell’s signature style and format, this collection is a must-have in every young reader’s collection! This collected set includes: Dea

Our Review

This engaging board book collection introduces young children to the wonderful world of animals through three distinct habitats—the zoo, the farm, and the prehistoric era of dinosaurs. With sturdy pages perfect for small hands, the books feature Rod Campbell's signature lift-the-flap format that transforms animal recognition into an interactive discovery game. Bright, clear illustrations paired with simple, repetitive text create an ideal early reading experience for preschoolers. The set builds foundational vocabulary by naming familiar and exotic creatures, making animal identification both educational and exciting.

What makes this collection particularly valuable is how it grows with a child's developing curiosity, moving from domestic farm animals to zoo wildlife and finally to the imaginative realm of dinosaurs. Campbell's consistent interactive approach across all three books provides comforting predictability while introducing new concepts. Parents seeking durable, educational books that encourage participation will find this set delivers lasting value through multiple stages of early childhood development. The combination of tactile engagement, visual appeal, and progressive learning makes these books likely candidates for becoming well-loved favorites.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction