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The lost zoo

by Countee Cullen

Mythical AnimalsJuvenile poetryChildren's poetry, AmericanPoetryHumorous poetryAmerican poetryAfrican American authorsNoah's ark

Poems explain why animals such as the Wakeupworld, the Squilililigee, the Sleepamitemore, and the Treasuretit did not get onto Noah's Ark, and are therefore not seen in any zoo today.

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Book data: Open Library