"I want a monkey who scratches his head! He'd swing from the lights and he'd jump on the bed!" Everyone has wanted a pet at one point or another, but what happens when regular pets won't do? Wally dreams about rambunctious monkeys, noisy otters, and playful giraffes, but will he ever find the perfect pet?

Written by Daniel Errico.  I found this story online at www.FreeChildrenStories.com.  The author of this story, Daniel is also the creator of the website; which offers free and original media for children.  The site is visited regularly by thousands of parents, teachers and children around the globe who cannot afford traditional books.  Daniel’s overarching goal is to provide easily accessible stories to children everywhere.

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