The adventures of Leelo continue in this first sequel to the character building novel about a curious prince from the kingdom of the Angelus and his young human companions. When Leelo is given permission to return to earth and visit his good friend Marco, the two take a trip to the zoo along with the rest of Marco's homeroom class. Once there, the young friends learn that showing kindness and respect is good not only for your fellow man, but also for every living creature sharing our planet today.