Books Like Zagazoo
Families who loved Zagazoo by Quentin Blake often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Zagazoo by Quentin Blake often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you are feeling overwhelmed by the exhausting transitions of parenthood or when your child is hitting a particularly challenging developmental phase. It serves as a humorous, metaphorical hug for parents who find themselves wondering where their sweet baby went and why a tiny 'vulture' or 'warthog' has taken their place. Through Quentin Blake's signature frantic and joyful illustrations, we follow George and Bella as their perfect baby, Zagazoo, transforms into a series of increasingly difficult creatures: a screeching bird, a destructive elephant, and a sulky dragon. It is a brilliant exploration of the messy reality of growing up, normalizing the frustration parents feel while celebrating the enduring bond of family. Best for ages 4 to 10, it offers a way to laugh at the chaos together.
