Ladybird lift-the-flap book: Busy Zoo

Dec 1, 2025 10:13 PM

A wonderful lift-the-flap Busy Book from Ladybird: Busy Zoo.

All busy toddlers will love exploring this bright lift-the-flap board book from Ladybird. Looking at the pictures together and talking about what is happening will help your child to develop observation and early language skills.

Follow Keeper Katie as she works in the busy zoo. From scrubbing the elephants to feeding the penguins, there is always so much for a busy zookeeper to do.

With simple rhyming text, robust flaps to lift (up to four per page!), labelled pictures and a ladybird to spot on every page, there is plenty to keep young children entertained, too!

Look out for other Busy Books from Ladybird:

Busy Farm; Busy Building Site

Reviews

Provides a gently persuasive argument for doing the right thing even if that leads you into conflict with your family

—— TES

The book opens with an explosion and maintains its pace throughout

—— Observer

The subject is very relevant today and Swindell's approach for younger readers is superbly formed

—— Independent On Sunday

The plot moves quickly, building to a gripping and frightening climax . . . An interesting read

—— The School Librarian

Is a challenging story of friendship set against difficult and topical subject matter

—— The Sunday Times

This is a brave and successful attempt to help readers understand a complex, topical situation in our real world

—— The Bookseller

Thought-provoking book with sensitivity, wit and warmth . . . Its admirable message comes wrapped in a fast-paced and exciting adventure story populated with well-rounded characters

—— Irish Times

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