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Hole in the zoo

By Mick Inkpen and Chloe Inkpen

A mysterious hole lets cheeky zoo animals loose—but who can stop the garden becoming wild?

lively · rhyming · mischievous · funny

Genres

Animals Humour Poetry/Verse

What is Hole in the zoo about?

At Number 2, Upalongdownalong Avenue, there is a very unusual hole in the wall. It belongs to the zoo—and animals have started squeezing through it! Soon, mischievous creatures are swinging, splashing and crashing around the garden. Can anyone stop the escapees before the whole place turns into a zoo? A lively, rhyming picture book full of energetic animals, playful language and comic chaos, perfect for sharing aloud.

About the author

Mick Inkpen is a much-loved British author and illustrator who creates delightful books for children. He is best known for his stories about Kipper the dog and Wibbly Pig, which have made children smile all over the world. Mick’s gentle stories and charming pictures make reading fun and inspire a love of books.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2017

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