The Way to the Zoo

John Burningham's classic fantasy invites young readers into the imaginative world of Sylvie, a girl who discovers a secret door to the zoo in her bedroom. What starts with a small bear for a cuddle quickly escalates to a full menagerie of animals, from penguins in the bath to monkeys causing chaos. This beautifully illustrated story explores the boundless nature of a child's imagination and the gentle lesson of responsibility when things get a little too wild. Perfect for ages 4-8, it's a whimsical read-aloud that sparks wonder and laughter.

In this classic child's fantasy featuring John Burningham's delightfully expressive artwork, an unlocked door leads to pandemonium - and one little girl's formidable voice reins in an entire menagerie! In her bedroom wall, Sylvie spots a door ... and beyond that door she finds a passage ... and beyond the passage she discovers ... the ZOO! Where Sylvie finds LOTS of animals, looking at her! So she decides to bring a few small ones, like a little bear, into her bedroom at night time, just for a cuddle. And then she takes the penguins back for a splashy bath. Once, she even brings back the monkeys but, really, they were too messy. No matter what Sylvie does though, she always makes sure to close the door in her bedroom wall. Until, one day, she forgets ... John Burningham's much-celebrated storytelling and illustration will quickly draw readers into this riotous adventure that encapsulates brilliantly every child's wildest fantasy - a door in their own bedroom ... that leads to the zoo!