Vaughan Duck

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.

Reading Age: 4 to 6 years

Written by Ashley Wall
Illustrated by Vaughan Duck
Published by MamaBear Books 2025
Text & Illustrations copyright © 2025 MamaBear Books

Available as a hardback and eBook in the US from Amazon US and in Australia from Amazon AU

REVIEWS

“…a joyful celebration, teamwork, and child-centered problem-solving. Young readers will delight in this playful zoo adventure while developing empathy, creativity, and collaboration. A fantastic read-aloud for homes and classrooms.”
—Dr. Junko Sakoi, Ph.D., Teacher Educator and Multicultural Integration Coordinator, Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, AZ