Books like Chimps Don't Wear Glasses by Laura Joffe Numeroff
An imaginative story about a chimpanzee who uses its imagination to see animals doing extraordinary things, including wearing glasses, cooking, and reading. The story explores the concept of imagination and its power to bring animals to life.
First publish date: October 1, 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Laura Joffe Numeroff
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