by Christopher Cat and Countee Cullen

Illustrated by Brian Pinkney.

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Silver Burdett Press, (1992).

First edition thus, first printing.

"This edition published in 1992 by Silver Burdett Press" and first printing number code sequence 1 through 9 to the copyright page.

The Harlem Renaissance literary poet and prose writer wrote this enchanting collection of narrative poems (co-written with his real companion cat, Christopher), originally published in 1940, featuring different fantasy animals that were not invited to the regular zoo and are therefore part of the lost zoo.

Generously illustrated with fantastical animal depictions in reverse etched color art by the twice Caldecott Honor award winning artist Brian Pinkney, for this edition.

Fine in laminated color boards with front cover color art by Brian Pinkney and with white and orange titles to the spine; no dust jacket as issued in this sturdy bound edition.

Octavo; 95 pages.

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