Jollof Day
Ages 3–6
Picture Book
The Rainy Day Zoo
PublisherSelf-published
Age Range3–6
Formatpaperback
Year2021
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A children's picture book about a child whose imagination transforms a cancelled zoo trip into a wild African adventure. When rain pours and the zoo closes, the story follows our hero as they conjure elephants in the living room, giraffes stretching past the ceiling, and monkeys swinging from the curtains — each animal inspired by the vibrant wildlife of Africa. A celebration of creativity, resilience, and the magic of play.
Perfect for
Rainy day readingEncouraging imaginative playStories about resilience and positivityNursery and Reception story timeAnimal-loving pre-schoolers
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What People Are Saying
“This was one of those books where my son kept stopping me because he wanted to talk about what he could see in the pictures.”
“Perfect for a rainy afternoon. The children immediately started inventing their own imaginary animals afterwards.”
“My daughter laughed all the way through and then asked if we could read it again before bed.”
