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Rod Campbell has been creating innovative books for the under-fives for over thirty 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 have withstood the test of time and are enjoyed by children, parents and teachers around the world.
Julia Eccleshare, the editorial expert on Lovereading4kids says, Rod Campbell is the masterly creator of interactive books including classic tab and flap books such Dear Zoo, the story of choosing exactly the right pet. Simplicity itself in terms of design and always full of delightful surprises, Rod Campbell’s books are perfect as first introductions to concepts, numbers in Farm 123 and letters in ABC Zoo. Campbell’s Touch and Feel books such as Buster’s Farm include wonderfully tactile experiences for little fingers.
Celebrate fifteen years of this fun lift-the-flap Christmas book from the bestselling creator of the preschool classic, Dear Zoo. Toddlers will love lifting the flaps to open the presents and find out what Santa has sent - and finding the perfect present at the end. This special 15th anniversary edition has an updated cover with extra gold foil, making it the ideal Christmas gift for fans of Dear Zoo. With bright, bold artwork, a simple, engaging text and a touch-and-feel surprise ending, Dear Santa by Rod Campbell is sure to delight young children - and the chunky board book format and sturdy card flaps make it great for small hands.
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month January 2019 | | What is the perfect pet? The zoo keeps sending all kinds of animals but, lift the flap and readers will see they are too big, too tall, too jumpy, too grumpy or too scary. Sadly, each of them is returned. Finally, the zoo sends the perfect pet and everyone is happy! With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain and a whole host of favourite animals, Dear Zoo is a must for every child's bookshelf.
What is the perfect pet? The zoo keeps sending all kinds of animals but, lift the flap and readers will see they are too big, too tall, too jumpy, too grumpy or too scary. Sadly, each of them is returned. Finally, the zoo sends the perfect pet and everyone is happy! With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain and a whole host of favourite animals, Dear Zoo is a must for every child's bookshelf. This special 35th anniversary edition is beautifully presented with extra-thick paper, shiny foiled jacket and a beautifully designed slipcase and would make a wonderful gift addition to any book collection. ~ Julia Eccleshare ** Dear Zoo at ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoos.Experience your favourite children’s book come to life at ZSL London and Whipsnade Zoos! Celebrating 35 years since the publication of Rod Campbell’s classic storybook, ZSL is hosting an exclusive Dear Zoo experience at both its Zoos. Arriving at London for the Easter holidays and Whipsnade for May half term, ZSL has partnered with Macmillan Children’s Books to launch the Dear Zoo experience. Inviting families on a fantastically fun day out, ZSL invites you be a part of everyone’s favourite children’s story. Get ready to embark on an interactive activity trail, enjoy lively book readings and of course learn all about our amazing animals while seeing them up close. For more information visit zsl.org/dearzoo And there are some special Dear Zoo 35 year Birthday Activity Sheets to download here.
What is the perfect pet? The zoo keeps sending all kinds of animals but, lift the flap and readers will see they are too big, too tall, too jumpy, too grumpy or too scary. Sadly, each of them is returned. Finally, the zoo sends the perfect pet and everyone is happy! This book and blocks set comes in a box and includes a set of 10 sturdy giant blocks, each with an illustration taken from the book, to stack and play for hours of fun. ~ Julia Eccleshare You might also like the Dear Zoo Drawing and Colouring Book!
Packed full of simple activities that are perfectly pitched for preschoolers and based on Rod Campbell's preschool classic Dear Zoo: can you draw bananas for the naughty monkey, or give the fierce lion big sharp teeth? With large square pages, extra thick paper and lots and lots of animals, The Dear Zoo Drawing and Colouring Book is a fun and satisfying introduction to learning to draw.
A brilliant rhyming numbers tabbed board book, perfect for babies to be introduced to numbers and farm animals. Rod Campbell, the creator of Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over 30 years and Macmillan is proud to publish Early Starters, his major new series for toddlers. Every book in the series supports the learning and discovery of a key theme and uses carefully selected novelty elements to encourage participation and fun.
There are chunky, tabbed pages to turn as baby learns about the alphabet with the help of a gently rhyming story and a collection of farm and zoo animals. Rod Campbell, the creator of Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over 30 years and Macmillan is proud to publish Early Starters, his major new series for toddlers. Every book in the series supports the learning and discovery of a key theme and uses carefully selected novelty elements to encourage participation and fun.
What is the perfect pet? The zoo keeps sending all kinds of animals but, lift the flap and readers will see they are too big, too tall, too jumpy, too grumpy or too scary. Sadly, each of them is returned. Finally, the zoo sends the perfect pet and everyone is happy! This set includes a handsome edition of the original book accompanied by a loveable soft toy. ~ Julia Eccleshare
The Early Starters series is perfect for curious toddlers everywhere! Both touch and feel and lift the flap elements are included to maximise interaction. Rod Campbell, the creator of Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over 30 years and Macmillan is proud to publish Early Starters, his major new series for toddlers. Every book in the series supports the learning and discovery of a key theme and uses carefully selected novelty elements to encourage participation and fun.
A perfect first numbers board book with tabs for baby. Count from number one to five and complete with rhyming text. Rod Campbell, the creator of Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over 30 years and Macmillan is proud to publish Early Starters, his major new series for toddlers. Every book in the series supports the learning and discovery of a key theme and uses carefully selected novelty elements to encourage participation and fun.
Introduce baby to very first words of familiar objects. Each page has an object to name and search for in the [icture. The Early Starters series is perfect for curious toddlers everywhere! Rod Campbell, the creator of Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over 30 years and Macmillan is proud to publish Early Starters, his major new series for toddlers. Every book in the series supports the learning and discovery of a key theme and uses carefully selected novelty elements to encourage participation and fun.
The Early Starters series is perfect for curious toddlers everywhere! This sturdy board book will take you to the farm, the park and exciting other places too and comes complete with rhyming text and colour matching interaction. Rod Campbell, the creator of Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over 30 years and Macmillan is proud to publish Early Starters, his major new series for toddlers. Every book in the series supports the learning and discovery of a key theme and uses carefully selected novelty elements to encourage participation and fun.
Come for a day on the farm - and learn to count at the same time! From one farm cat, to ten naughty rabbits there's all sorts of fun to be had in Farm 123. With flaps to lift, creatures to count and a simple text to join in with, Rod Campbell has created yet another winning title!
Lift-the Flap pictures help with counting from 1 to 10 in this busy farm yard counting book. There’s one cat and, under the flap, two mice. And there are four woolly sheep in the field but five if you see the one trying to escape through the gate. Expressive animals playing boldly make these pages fun and the counting of the animals is easy!
A letter to Santa starts off on a merry chain of gift-wrapping, but nothing is quite right and each time he thinks better of his choice. Lift the flaps to unwrap each present and find out what Santa chooses as the perfect present in the end!
A letter to Santa starts off on a merry chain of gift-wrapping, but nothing is quite right and each time he thinks better of his choice. Lift the flaps to unwrap each present and find out what Santa chooses as the perfect present in the end. Rod Campbell's simple imagery and text makes this an absolute must for babies and toddlers at Christmas.
For slightly older toddlers than the Rod Campbell Early Starters series this lift the flap board book will introduce farm animals and the noise they make and, find out what is underneath a number of flaps too. Can you guess? Clearly presented, packed full of animals, there are flaps to lift and all sorts of fun to be had. We have a fun activity pack with colouring pages and simple puzzles featuring all your favourite Rod Campbell characters - download it here!
An entertaining first introduction to a host of different animals. Simple rhymes and games will entertain young listeners who can explore the book in greater detail and engage with the rhymes about the animals by opening flaps and joining in the games.
Classic nursery rhymes and some fresh new ones, too, are given extra zest in this attractive lift the flap version. Young readers can enjoy engaging with the poems through the flaps and finding the things that are hidden. This is especially delightful in Baa Baa Black Sheep where the three very full bags of wool are hiding under flaps.
A Lovereading4kids 'Great Read' you may have missed 2011 selection. An elephant is too heavy, a giraffe is too tall, a frog is too jumpy. Hidden behind a flap, each new arrival that the zoo sends is a wonderful surprise but never quite right. Until, at last, they send the perfect pet…. This is the perfect little miniature book to introduce all sorts of animals to babies and toddlers.
For slightly older toddlers than the Rod Campbell Early Starters series, this lift the flap board book will introduce numbers from one to ten alongside farm animals and find out what is underneath a number of flaps too. Can you guess? With this counting book from Rod Campbell, children can learn both their numbers from 1-10 and the names of animals! Clearly presented, packed full of animals, there are flaps to lift and all sorts of fun to be had. We have a fun activity pack with colouring pages and simple puzzles featuring all your favourite Rod Campbell characters - download it here!
What is the perfect pet? The zoo keeps sending all kinds of animals but, lift the flap and readers will see they are too big, too tall, too jumpy, too grumpy or too scary. Sadly, each of them is returned. Finally, the zoo sends the perfect pet and everyone is happy! ~ Julia Eccleshare
What is the perfect pet? The zoo keeps sending all kinds of animals but, lift the flap and readers will see they are too big, too tall, too jumpy, too grumpy or too scary. Sadly, each of them is returned. Finally, the zoo sends the perfect pet and everyone is happy! We have a fun activity pack with colouring pages and simple puzzles featuring all your favourite Rod Campbell characters - download it here!
A wonderful touch and feel book with pull tabs from the author, Rod Campbell, who we suspect is responsible for more books that get kids to sleep than any other. Goodnight Buster is a new edition to his huge bookshelf of books for babies and toddlers and this one is not to be missed. Click here for a Goodnight Buster related activity sheet.
For slightly older toddlers than the Rod Campbell Early Starters series this lift the flap board book will introduce zoo animals from A to Z. With this alphabet book from Rod Campbell, children can learn both their ABC and the names of animals! Clearly presented, packed full of animals, there are flaps to lift and all sorts of fun to be had. We have a fun activity pack with colouring pages and simple puzzles featuring all your favourite Rod Campbell characters - download it here!
A perfect first book, this brightly illustrated, soft cloth book is full of touchy, feely opportunities with soft sheep and rabbit’s wool to stroke, flaps to lift and a noisy pig to press. Practically indestructible! If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category.
Have you ever wanted a pet? How do you find the right one? An elephant is too heavy, a giraffe is too tall, a frog is too jumpy. Hidden behind a flap, each new arrival that the zoo sends is a wonderful surprise but never quite right. Until, at last, they send the perfect pet. Dear Zoo is one of the books chosen to be part of the World Book Day Big Little Book Corner, especially aimed at younger children. Four picture book favourites from Rod Campbell have been brought to life as video books with Rod's original illustrations and narrated by the author himself! Find out more at worldbookday.com/big-little-book-corner.
An exciting jungle story from the bestselling creator of Dear Zoo, with a pop-up surprise! Little Monkey lives at the top of the tallest tree in the jungle, and gets up to all sorts of mischief: dropping nuts on Elephant's head, tickling Bear's nose and saying BOO! to Giraffe. But what happens when he tries to pull Lion's tail . . .? In Little Monkey, toddlers can spot all their favourite jungle animals, join in with the catchy refrain and see one mischievous little monkey learn to say sorry! With a gently educational message, a satisfying pop-up ending and lots of jungle animals, Little Monkey is sure to keep young children entertained for hours - and the thick card pages and chunky cased cover make it great for small hands. Rod Campbell, the creator of the preschool lift-the-flap classic Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over thirty-five years.
Rod Campbell, the creator of the preschool lift-the-flap classic Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over thirty years. Farm 123 is a first numbers book with a difference - young children will love lifting the flaps to discover their favourite farm animals, all the way from one cat to ten naughty rabbits! With bright, bold artwork, a simple, engaging text and a whole host of favourite farm animals, Farm 123 is the perfect introduction to numbers and counting - and the chunky board book format and sturdy card flaps make it great for small hands.
Rod Campbell, the creator of the preschool lift-the-flap classic Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over thirty years. ABC Zoo is a first alphabet book with a difference - young children will love lifting the flaps to discover their favourite zoo animals, all the way to Z for zebra. With bright, bold artwork, a simple, engaging text and a whole host of favourite animals, ABC Zoo is the perfect introduction to the alphabet - and the chunky board book format and sturdy card flaps make it great for small hands.
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month January 2019 | | What is the perfect pet? The zoo keeps sending all kinds of animals but, lift the flap and readers will see they are too big, too tall, too jumpy, too grumpy or too scary. Sadly, each of them is returned. Finally, the zoo sends the perfect pet and everyone is happy! With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain and a whole host of favourite animals, Dear Zoo is a must for every child's bookshelf.
Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike since it was first published in 1982. This beautifully presented gift edition includes a hardback of the classic lift-the-flap book and a soft Dear Zoo puppy toy - great to cuddle whilst reading! Young children will love discovering the animals the zoo has sent - a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet? The Dear Zoo Book and Toy Gift Set is an ideal present for Christmas, birthdays and Christenings.
I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . . Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo is a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike. This interactive pop-up edition retains all the charm of the original story and is packed full of exciting surprises. Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent - a very tall giraffe, a fierce lion and even a very jumpy frog. Will the zoo ever manage to send the perfect pet? With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain and a whole host of favourite animals, The Pop-Up Dear Zoo is a must for every child's bookshelf.
I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . . Rod Campbell's classic story Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first published in 1982. Now you and your toddler can listen to a dramatised version of the story and sing along with the Dear Zoo Song. Young children will love discovering the animals the zoo has sent - a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet? Three other favourite stories by bestselling author Rod Campbell are also included on the Dear Zoo & Friends CD: join in with all your favourite farm animal noises as you listen to Oh Dear!, join Sam and his friends at his birthday party in My Presents, and help Little Bird discover her own special talent in Little Bird. Then join in with the rhymes, including nursery favourite, Incy Wincy Spider. Dear Zoo and Friends CD is perfect for car journeys and bedtimes.
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