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Every animal the zoo sends back is wrong until the perfect pet arrives
1982Steady paceLight
What it is about
A child writes to the zoo asking for a pet, and a series of animals arrives in crates. Each is too big, too tall or too fierce, until the right one appears.
Who will enjoy it
Parents of toddlers who love lift-the-flap animal surprises.
What you will get
A guessing game under every flap that builds anticipation and a happy ending.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Animals · Flaps · Pets
Best for
0–12 months
Length
18 pages · about 5 minutes read aloud
More about this book
Who
A child who wants a pet.
World
The zoo, one crate at a time.
What makes it different
Flaps hide each surprise animal.
Feel
Playful and full of surprises.
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