| Little Gorilla Contributor(s): Bornstein, Ruth (Author), Bornstein, Ruth (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0618051589 ISBN-13: 9780618051588 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Board Books - Other Formats Published: August 2000 Annotation: From the day he is born, Little Gorilla grows and grows and grows. On each of his birthdays, everyone in the jungle comes by to express their affection for him, even as he gets bigger and bigger. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 700 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.3" W x 4.5" (0.25 lbs) 28 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship - Topical - Self-Esteem |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 7232 Reading Level: 2.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As beloved Little Gorilla grows up, he discovers that love grows with him. Perfect for bedtime or snuggle-time, this warm and timeless classic reassures readers that as they grow and change, they are always loved. Just about everybody in the great green forest loves Little Gorilla. His mother loves him. His father loves him. Even Big Boa Constrictor loves him. But Little Gorilla begins to grow . . . and Grow . . . and GROW. And then, when Little Gorilla isn't so little anymore--everyone still loves him A soothing, rhythmic text and expressive illustration create a heartwarming story about the security and constancy of love. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bornstein, Ruth: - Ruth Lercher Bornstein has written and illustrated numerous books, including The Dancing Man, Little Gorilla, Rabbit's Good News, and That's How it is When We Draw. She is also a painter and longtime folk dancer. |