Rod Campbell

Rod Campbell is a Scottish author and illustrator born on May 4, 1945, best known for his classic lift-the-flap children's book Dear Zoo, which has sold over 13 million copies worldwide. He studied organic chemistry, earning a doctorate, and worked as a painter before becoming a freelance artist, writer, and illustrator of children's books for over forty years. His ingeniously simple books with gentle humor, including the character Buster, are enjoyed by children, parents, and teachers.