Gorilla

Browne's gifts for evoking empathy, imagination, reflection, and fierce wonderings about things that really matter, appeal to anyone who gets to interact with the text and illustrations in his books. Gorilla is a story that whispers feelings of isolation and feelings of being lonely or sad. But it also narrates an understanding of hope and possibilities for a freshness that any dream, emotion, or experience can offer one at any moment. The illustrations while seamlessly support the text, also offer a narrative of their own, providing ample opportunity to engage in discourse about topics ranging from animals in captivity to social class and cultivation of childhood. Gorilla can be read to the youngest of children, leading to celebrating places they would like to visit and about animals they especially admire and love and want to know more about. This is a book that you come back to many times, and with every new audience or reread of your own, you will find something else to connect to and think about. A picture book like this on your child's book shelf, says that you believe your child is intelligent and curious, and deserves books that his friends want you to read to them when they come visit! As far as school and public libraries...they should invest in every Anthony Browne book they can get their hands on. So happy to finally see his books being more accessible in the States. They are works of art.

Lovely book, artfully moves between fantasy and reality. Id say it's a sad story about a child who longs for her father's attention, but he is too busy to spend time with her. She finds comfort in a toy gorilla who does what her father doesn't. The story ends on a hopeful note, and the sad parts are not portrayed as tragedies, still it's food for thought for children and adults ... My 3 year old loves it, and so do I.

Sent this to my niece as a gift and she loved it! Got to her fast and we would order from you again! Thanks

Gorilla by Anthony Browne is a delightful read. Both adults and children will love it. And it is a great book to read aloud. The young girl (the main character) loves gorillas and has always wanted to go to the zoo and see an real gorilla, but her father never seems to have time. But when her father gives her a small toy gorilla for her birthday, something magical happens... Be sure and study every drawing and panel in this book carefully when you read it--the delightful, magical images will enchant and surprise you!

My kid likes it, and that is the point of these books. I thought it left a lot to be desired. A magical gorilla totes this girl to the zoo because she loves gorillas. When they get there it mentions that she thought the primates were beautiful but "looked sad". Not sad enough apparently, her and the magic gorilla leave the sad looking primates behind - leave the zoo - grab a bite to eat - have a quick dance on the lawn outside her house - she goes to sleep - wakes up to a stuffed gorilla and then goes to the zoo with her father (who was "always too busy" working to take her). No real story - no noticeable lesson. Illustrations were nicely done.

lovely little story about a girl who loves gorillas and is dissapointed with her relationship with her father who has little time for her. She receives a toy gorilla for her birthday and through her imagination one night while sleeping, he becomes real and takes her to the zoo, the one place she has asked her father to go. By the tihe next morning, she is back in bed with her toy gorilla next to her.

My dad and I used to check this book out of the local library each week - we both loved it. I'm so excited that I get to share it with my daughter now. The drawings are so beautiful and the story is so sweet!!!

I was so entranced by the illustrations it took quite a while to get through this book but I finally did and was as awed by the story as I was by the illustrations, what a fantastic book. A lonely neglected little girl is rescued by her toy gorilla who takes her on a wonderful journey, brings her safely back, and we see a happy ending as her father shows her how much he really loves her.

My 22 month old son loves all his Anthony Browne books and this is certainly no exception. His books are wonderfully illustrated with immense detail which has you and your child seeing something different with every turn of the page. This also has a dark and somewhat sad side to the story but like his other books these themes always seem to strike a chord of truth which is refreshing.A wonderful addition to any child's collection.

This book is a must-read for any child and/or adult! Its story is fantastic and the pictures are intriguing giving meaning and feelings to the characters and setting. Definitely buy this book without a second thought! You will love it!

Got this book for my 3year old. I had read lots of brilliant reviews about it so wanted to get it. The price was good, book was as described (brand new). Illustrations in the book are great

What a treasure this book is, with an enchanting story, delightful pictures. Everybody reading this book will enjoy it and they can empathise with the simple tale of a little girl and her adventure with a gorilla, and the messages that are revealed in this touching story.

Fun book about gorillas, the children loved it.