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By Penny Tassoni
Dear Zoo is a classic children’s book that was first published in 1982 and has given pleasure to thousands of children. The storyline is simple and amusing. A pet is needed and a letter is written to the zoo. We watch as a series of animals arrive from the zoo in various containers. Children need to lift the flap of the container to see which animal is underneath. Each time, a reason is given why the animal is unsuitable. The camel, for example, is too grumpy, while the frog is too jumpy. The story ends when the zoo sends a dog basket. When the flap is lifted we see a puppy who, apparently, is perfect.
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