Gladys Goes Out to Lunch

Gladys Goes Out to Lunch

3.64 of 5 stars 3.64  ·  rating details  ·  44 ratings  ·  18 reviews
At the zoo Gladys eats bananas for breakfast,

bananas for lunch,

and even bananas for dinner.

But one day Gladys

smells something even

better than bananas.

Could it be pizza? Ice cream?

Or something altogether better?
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published May 17th 2005 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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David
OK, let me get this out of my system. This book answers the age-old question: Where does a two hundred fifty pound gorilla go? Answer: Whereever she wants to go for lunch! It's a really appealing book about food. Don't let this tasty treat slip past you. Ah, now I can continue...

Gladys Goes Out to Lunch by Derek Anderson tells the tale of a banana-loving gorilla who follows her nose on a trek to discover something to eat that smells delicious.

Anderson's bright, cartoony illustrations are rendere...more
Jackie
Gladys the Gorilla only thinks she is tired of bananas...so when Gladys Goes Out for Lunch, she is tempted by many, many delightful, enticing aromas. But it isn't pizza or French food that she craves... it is (Silly Gladys) Banana Bread!

Used for "Going Bananas: Fruit" Storytime-April, 2010,
Katherine
Gladys (the purple gorilla) wonders if there is something better for lunch than just bananas. After sniffing out various options, she stumbles on the source of a wonderful smell. Recipe included so you can have the same wonderful smell at your house. Cartoon-y.
Tricia
could this be my new favorite book, even though it is old? gladys goes in search of food, drawn by scents. preschool groups will enjoy the illustrations of the adorable gorilla on her quest beyond bananas.
Valerie
Really cute toddler and preschool storytime book. Excellent pictures, delightful story for: food, sensory, animal, zoo themes
Frank
Frank really loved it, and was even ask to make Banana Bread after reading it. I think we read it 4 or 5 times this week.
Morgan Sallee
Great book for younger group. Food, banana, monkey, or pizza storytime.
Kid
The kids loved watching the zoo-keepers chase Gladys in the background.
Kathryn
Very cute story! Great pictures! Both mother and son enjoyed it!
Amberly
This would make a great read aloud for K-2 when talking about the zoo.
Amanda
Cute story with fun, bright illustrations. Don't read when hungry!
Chrystal
Mmmm....banana bread does smell good! This was a fun quick read.
April
Cute book to read for a storyhour session on bananas.
Susan Erhardt
The kids at storytime really enjoyed this book.
Jennifer Kaap
Storytime possibility for food or zoo theme.
Randie
Gladys, a gorilla, lives in a zoo and eats bananas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and while she loves it, she cannot help but be intrigued by the smell of something different to eat outside the zoo. This brightly illustrated book follows Gladys as she tries to locate the smell that caught her attention.
Aks
Apr 21, 2013 Aks marked it as to-read
Christi
Feb 05, 2013 Christi marked it as to-read
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Jan 22, 2013 Alice added it
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Aug 04, 2012 Isaac added it
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