Lift-the-flap classic by Rod Campbell Since its initial release in 1982, Dear Zoo has become a perennial favourite among parents and young children alike. Young readers adore raising the flaps to see the zoo creatures that have been sent, including an elephant, a lion, and a monkey. Can they ever locate the ideal pet, though? Dear Zoo is a book that every kid should have on their library because of its vivid, bold illustrations, catchy refrain, and plethora of beloved animals.