A simple rhythmic text portrays Little Gorilla, who is loved by everyone in the jungle as he begins to grow . . . and Grow . . . and GROW.
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Dec 29, 2010
Jamie
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Little Gorilla lives in the jungle with lots of different animals who all love him. His family loves him, giraffes love him, snakes love him and even hippos love him. Gorilla worries that when he grows up everyone will no longer love him. Finally, Gorilla does grow up and everyone still loves him.
The illustrations are the best part of this book. The illustrations portray all of the animals as being friendly and happy. The pictures are made with different textures, and done with great More...
The illustrations are the best part of this book. The illustrations portray all of the animals as being friendly and happy. The pictures are made with different textures, and done with great More...
Jan 29, 2011
Kerri
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This book is about a gorilla that begins growing bigger and bigger as his birthday nears. As children go through many growing stages in life, this book can help offer a little support to those feeling as though they may be too different to belong anymore. The moral of this story is that children will still be loved by family and friends even when they begin to change. A great comfort story.
Main Character: gorilla
Other Animals in the book: butterfly, parrot, monkey, boa constrictor More...
Main Character: gorilla
Other Animals in the book: butterfly, parrot, monkey, boa constrictor More...
Jan 03, 2011
Rachel
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This is a wonderfully simple story about a little gorilla who is loved by his family and all the animals that surround him. They show their love for him in funny, unique ways. The little gorilla begins to grow and grow off the page until he is a very big gorilla indeed, and has a birthday (with cake!), but everyone still loves him. An instant favorite with my two preschoolers and with a couple of other little kids who were listening to us read it at the local bookstore.
Feb 06, 2011
Deanna
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This is a great book for a student that is celebrating a birthday! Especially for students who are getting older and are afraid of getting older because they are an older sibling and they feel that they won't be loved as much as the younger sibling. This book can help parents and teachers reassure children that no matter how old they get, they will still be loved just like Gorilla was still loved as he was before his birthday!
May 16, 2008
Chak
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Little Gorilla is a perfect book for approximate ages one to three years. It succeeds in many ways. Physically, it is a good size for small hands, it is a sturdy board book, and it is the right length for this age. The illustrations are simple and engaging and characters and their expressions are easily recognizable. Thematically, it deals with an important issue facing the toddler set -- growing up and transitioning out of babyhood. The book gently assures the reader that everyone who love
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Jan 24, 2010
Winslow
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You used to be both frightened of and riveted by the lion page. You would refuse to allow us to turn to it as we got close to it, but then ask to see it a moment later, only to turn the page as quickly as possible the moment you glimpsed the lion's face. You are also drawn to the page when Little Gorilla is in trouble and helped by the Giraffe.
May 05, 2009
Karen
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This book is ideal for very young children (age 3 and under). It features a variety of jungle animals that children will recognize. It is simple, well-paced, and would work great for a cozy, comforting one-on-one read as well as a big storytime. Thematically, it'd be a good pick for gorilla, jungle, or birthday storytimes.
Apr 23, 2011
Michelle
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A cute story with a good tale. A young gorilla is loved by all in his community,even as he grows. This is a great story to share with your children to teach them you will always love them, even as they grow and get older. The illustrations are simple and very captivating for children.
Jun 27, 2008
Connie
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I love the message in this book, that even when Little Gorilla isn't little anymore, everybody still loves him.
I'm meh on the illustrations - they're not my favorite style, but that's rarely my priority anyway :) The color choices seem odd to me, but really, I don't pay that much attention myself.
On good days, I like that the book has a nice, calm pace. On other days, I'm frustrated that it takes so long to get *absolutely nowhere*. I know it's a board book, but it's a bo More...
I'm meh on the illustrations - they're not my favorite style, but that's rarely my priority anyway :) The color choices seem odd to me, but really, I don't pay that much attention myself.
On good days, I like that the book has a nice, calm pace. On other days, I'm frustrated that it takes so long to get *absolutely nowhere*. I know it's a board book, but it's a bo More...
Sep 08, 2011
Lesanne
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Cute story, beautiful illustrations. And this book is the sole reason my son yells out GORILLA! at the zoo when the rest of the kids are calling them monkeys! :)
Very sweet book, one of my son's favorites.
Very sweet book, one of my son's favorites.
Feb 22, 2011
Sha-Quita
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Little Gorilla family loves him. Even everybody in the great green forest loved him he even growed and everybody still loved him. I enjoyed this short sweet book about love and students would enjoy it too.
Jan 29, 2011
Penny
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Used this classic picture book as part of my First Book Storytelling repertoire. One of my favorites and proved that I still have it in the storytelling department. The kids loved it....
Mar 24, 2009
Kare
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This is one of my favorite children's books. We bought it for Ainsley on a trip to the Keys and each of our children love to read it over and over.
Jun 30, 2011
Micah
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Well, I like the part where little gorilla bit the snakes head [not actually in book].
I mean... I like page with the boa constrictor.
I mean... I like page with the boa constrictor.
Nov 04, 2009
Charlotte
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My daughter loves this book! And I love reading it to her. If you are looking for a good children's book then get this one!
Jun 11, 2011
Rachel
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the pictures are so tender, the make you smile. they are the best part. sweet, gentle message as well.
Nov 18, 2010
Danie
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Everyone loves little gorilla when he is little, but will they love little gorilla when he grows up?
Jan 16, 2010
Emma
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From the day he is born, everybody loves little gorilla. But what happens when he grows up?
Sep 27, 2010
Natalie
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This is a pretty special book. Perfect as a birthday story for a well loved child.
Nov 30, 2008
Michelle
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I thought this book was a little lame. But I could see myself using it.
Mar 15, 2010
Sarah
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Both of my children LOVED/love this story. It was one of the first stories that prompted reactions from them...even at very young ages (beginning at around 8 months). It remains a story that is still being requested at three years of age. The illustrations of the gorilla as he grows "big" are adorable and never fail to elicit a giggle or two...or three. Bornstein is adept at building anticipation, even for the youngest of readers.
Sep 13, 2009
Maryanne
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I just bought this book for a 2 year old who just became a big sister. To me it is the perfect book to give toddler/preschooler who has a new baby in the house because it gives the message that adults continue to love you as you grow up, and it doesn't mention siblings at all.
Jun 30, 2010
kelly
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OMG - the face of little gorilla when he's getting wet is priceless!! It's also a good book to read with younger set to let them know that just because they are getting bigger, their family still loves them
Jun 18, 2008
Amber
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The book is about growing up. The illustrations are done in color pencil on tone paper.
