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A unique event unfolds when a lioness named Shirley Williamson arrives at the zoo, baffling staff with her unusual name and quickly becoming a crowd favorite. Zookeeper Seymour gives her special attention, endearing her to visitors. However, the other lions grow jealous of the newfound spotlight and the preferential treatment she receives, creating tension within the feline community.
First publish date: October 28, 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Bernard Waber
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