The Way to the Zoo by John Burningham

One night, Sylvie discovers a secret door in her bedroom and upon investigation, finds that it leads her to a zoo. One by one, Sylvie brings a succession of animals back to her bedroom with mixed results, as each night, a different creature keeps her company while she sleeps. Carnage ensues when one day she forgets to close the door and the animals invade the living room … The magical Narnia quality of this story will delight older readers as they share in Sylvie’s secretive night-time adventures.