Language: G (0 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: G; Violence: G (child in peril)
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Ivan and his mate Kinyani are parents! With no role models, Ivan relies on distant memories and instinct to be the best father he can be to his twins. But living in a zoo is very different from living in the jungle, and Ivan must learn that being a father is more than protecting his troop.
I am always so happy to see Applegate has written another installment in the Ivan story. She acknowledges this as the conclusion, and it's the perfect wrap-up. All the characters make an appearance, some in mention only, like Tag, Ivan's sister, and Stella the old elephant at the mall. While "The One and Only Family" can stand on its own, readers should experience the series in order, as there's not much character-building at this point. A quick read as Ivan again narrates. Patricia Castelao's illustrations are great, the twins couldn't be cuter!
Lisa Librarian
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