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One and Only Bob, The
Katherine Applegate
Illustrator: Patricia Castelao
Ages: 9+
Published: 2020
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 978-0-06-299131-7
Keywords: Dogs, Gorillas, Elephants, Friendship, Family. Social Emotional Learning. Zoos. Humor.
Scrappy Bob tells of grieving the loss of his family and of celebrating friends. Black-and-white illustrations. Includes a canine glossary and picture dictionary.