The Day I Had a Zoo

By Ashley Wall

Book Overview

The Day I Had a Zoo is the fifth book in the bestselling and award-winning The Day I Had... picture book series.

Go on a wild and heartwarming zoo adventure with Luke and his friends

In The Day I Had a Zoo, Luke, Emma, Mikey, and Noah are in for a wild day after a group of mischievous monkeys accidentally let the animals out of their habitats. Soon, the zoo quickly turns into a playful jungle of wandering animals When the zoologist asks for help, the four friends jump into action using teamwork and problem-solving. Together, Luke and his friends find creative ways to guide the animals safely back to their homes.

With a fun-filled story and lovable characters, this engaging children's book by educator and author Ashley Wall, M.Ed., helps young readers learn important social-emotional skills while enjoying a delightful zoo adventure.

Perfect for story time, classrooms, bedtime reading, and gifts, this charming picture book celebrates friendship, cooperation, and helping others.

This book promotes:
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Kindness, empathy, and helping others
- Early literacy and social-emotional learning

Perfect for readers who love:
- Zoo animals and animal adventures
- Friendship stories
- Imaginative picture books
- Fun classroom read-alouds

Great for:
- Children ages 2-7
- Preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary readers
- Parents, teachers, and caregivers
- Gifts, classrooms, libraries, and bedtime reading

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1960616447
• ISBN13: 9781960616449
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Mamabear Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 4 to 6 years