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In this charming picture book, Willy the chimpanzee enjoys a sunny day at the park. Yet a mysterious cloud hovers over him, blocking the fun and creating an unease. He confronts his anxiety and searches for a way to lift the cloud and regain the lightness of play.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Anthony Browne
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