The gorilla wants a new tire. The javelina is in need of trash cans. The bats want flashlights (they’re asking for the hippopotamus) and the penguins want paint. A girl’s trip to the zoo takes one unexpected turn after another when each and every animal makes a whispered request for something surprising. Adam Rex’s hilarious picture book builds to an even bigger (and funnier) surprise before ending with a final zing in a story that starts with an absurd premise and realizes its full potential with a skillful blend of understated dialogue and outrageous visual humor. (Ages 5–9)