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In *Private Zoo*, a disappointed child turns his frustration into creativity, imagining the people around him transformed into the animals of his dream zoo. Through playful projection, he explores the bonds of family, friendship, and community, all while yearning for the real animals that once captivated his heart.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Georgess McHargue
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