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12 books with a reading profile close to Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell. Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

1

Good Night, Gorilla

by Peggy Rathmann

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

The story follows a weary zookeeper as he makes his final rounds to lock up the animal enclosures for the night.
2

The Very Busy Spider

by Eric Carle

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

In this classic picture book, a spider lands on a farm fence post after being carried across the fields by the wind.
3

Giggle, Giggle, Quack

by Doreen Cronin

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

Farmer Brown leaves his city-slicker brother, Bob, in charge of the farm while he goes on vacation.
4

Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?

by Dr. Seuss

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

Mr.
5

Hop on Pop

by Dr. Seuss

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

The book functions as a structured introduction to phonetic sounds and word structures through a series of absurd scenarios.
6

Avatar The Last Airbender: The Art of the Animated Series

by Michael Dante DiMartino

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

This volume chronicles the visual development of the Nickelodeon television show from its initial character sketches to the final production designs.
7

Harry the Dirty Dog

by Gene Zion

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

Harry is a white dog with black spots who hates taking baths.
8

Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

by Eric Litwin

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

Pete the Cat walks down the street wearing brand-new white sneakers and singing about his love for them.
9

Diary of a Worm

by Doreen Cronin

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

This picture book follows the daily life of a young, anthropomorphic worm through a series of dated journal entries.
10

Barnyard Dance

by Sandra Boynton

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

A fiddle-playing cow leads a rhythmic square dance for an assortment of farm animals in this rhyming board book.
11

How I Became a Pirate

by Melinda Long

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

While building a sandcastle at North Beach, young Jeremy Jacob is recruited by Captain Braid Beard and his vocal crew to help them bury a chest of treasure.
12

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

by Bill Martin Jr.

Also practical and outward-looking · entertainment, accessible

Lower-case letters of the alphabet engage in a rhythmic race to the top of a coconut tree.

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