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- Author
- Written and illustrated by Abe Hiroshi
- Publisher
- Ehonkan Publishers
- Year
- 1994
- NDL call number
- Y18-9279
- Commentary
- This picture book was published while the creator worked at the Asahiyama Zoo. It collects a year's worth of events experienced by the creator while directly interacting with the animals as a zookeeper in a picture dairy style. The animals are depicted in an expressive manner sure to evoke smiles.