Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Silky Seal Pup by Amelia Cobb - Children's Fiction - Ages 5-7 - Paperback

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Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780857632340. Publisher: Nosy Crow. Age Range: 5-7. Overview:. Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Silky Seal Pup by Amelia Cobb is a warm, gently funny chapter book for newly confident readers aged 5-7. Zoe Parker has a wonderful secret: she can talk to animals. When a lonely seal pup arrives at her family's rescue zoo, Zoe must help him settle in, all while facing the worry that the zoo might have to close. Illustrated by Sophy Williams, it's a heartfelt introduction to series fiction for animal-loving readers.. About the Book:. The rescue zoo is Zoe's favourite place in the world, run by her mum, the zoo vet, and stocked with animals rescued by her adventurous Great-Uncle Horace on his travels around the globe. Zoe's gift for understanding what animals say makes her indispensable whenever a new arrival is frightened or unsettled. In this story, a sad little seal pup is brought to the zoo feeling lost and alone, and it is up to Zoe to comfort him and help him find his place among the other rescued animals. There is a bigger problem too: the zoo may have to close, and Zoe is determined to save it before it's too late. Written in short, accessible chapters with black-and-white illustrations, the story balances gentle humour with real emotional warmth, making it easy for young readers to follow while delivering a satisfying plot. Themes of kindness, responsibility and caring for animals run throughout, giving parents natural talking points about empathy and nature. As part of the wider Zoe's Rescue Zoo series, this instalment works well as a standalone story or as a gateway into the whole collection, offering the same comforting storytelling and gentle life lessons that made the series popular with early independent readers.. Key Benefits:. Ideal length and vocabulary for children aged 5-7 taking their first steps into chapter books.. Charming black-and-white illustrations throughout by Sophy Williams bring the story to lif