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In this charming children's tale, a gorilla who spends her days in a zoo passionately paints beautiful works of art. Her talent soon brings her fame and wealth, turning her into a popular figure among visitors and fellow animal residents. Faced with a new financial future, she turns to her companions to decide how best to spend her riches.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Michael Rex
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