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After a frightening encounter during a family visit to the zoo, Little T remembers feeling scared but cannot recall why. With the help of her imaginative family, she embarks on an alphabetic journey, where each letter prompts an animal role‑play. Through playful imitation from A to Z, T gradually pieces together the memory behind her fear, learning about zoo animals and family support along the way.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Thyra Heder
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