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Goober the elephant feels a strange emptiness when his shadow disappears from his side. Determined, he embarks on a playful quest that takes him through the zoo and into the hearts of his companions. Along the way, Goober learns valuable lessons about who we are and the bonds we share, all while keeping the wonder of a child’s imagination alive.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jack Kent
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