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When a boy joins his family on a trip to the zoo, he finds the visit is longer and more tedious than he expected. Throughout the day he watches the animals and learns what it feels like to be surrounded by so many creatures.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Anthony Browne
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