Hannah loves gorillas and wants more than anything to go to the zoo to see one, but her father is always too busy to take her. When Hannah gets a toy gorilla for her birthday, she is disappointed. But in the night, something extraordinary happens - the toy becomes a real gorilla, who takes her on a magical trip to the zoo! Children will love reading this wonderful picture book and listening to the accompanying story CD read by comedian Harry Enfield.
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"Sad, joyous and full of surprises for the sharp-eyed... Browne asks his readers to think... His strong visual images are arresting, compulsive." The Good Book Guide to Children's Books"
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Anthony Browne was awarded the highest international accolade for children's book illustration, the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, in 2000. He has also won the Kate Greenaway Medal (twice) and the Kurt Maschler Award (three times). His distinctive work, known the world over, includes Into the Forest (9781844285594), Silly Billy (9780744570175) and the popular series about Willy the chimp. He lives with his family in Kent.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Shivari
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I would like to reply to some of the negative reviews. It seems to me that the critics appear unaware of the importance of fantasy in helping children make sense of the world. Very young children need to feel that the world is safe and that they are completely secure. But gradually and sensitively we have to introduce them to the reality that difficulties, struggles and suffering are there too. And not only 'out there' but also inside themselves. Don't forget that at 2 years old (the terrible twos) your child is struggling with the need for safety and securtity versus their need to become independent and assert their will. This can lead to a lot of frustration and rage that is perfectly normal and healthy - but can be rather frightening to the child (not to mention exhuasting for the parents!) Fantasy stories are a way for a child to symbolically explore such concepts (but never tell them this!) Their own anger appears in stories as ugly monsters, thwarting real-life parents are nasty giants and so on.
Most children probably fantasise about tiptoeing out of the house and going on an adventure. They would actually never do it - but they like to explore the idea of freedom from controlling parents. As for the teacher who binned this book - presumably you veto Little Red Riding Hood on the grounds that children shouldn't be encouraged to wander the forest alone???
Yes, Hannah is sad and neglected - and of course *you* never neglect your child. Are you telling me that you've ALWAYS given your child 100% immediate attention? Of course not. But those times when you're too busy to pay attention and say "Not now, darling, in a minute" feels like deep neglect to a child! You can see that it's a perfectly reasonable request, but the child may not.
To me, this story is very good way into some of the difficulties of life. I would recommend it as just one of a varied reading diet for your kids.
Most children probably fantasise about tiptoeing out of the house and going on an adventure. They would actually never do it - but they like to explore the idea of freedom from controlling parents. As for the teacher who binned this book - presumably you veto Little Red Riding Hood on the grounds that children shouldn't be encouraged to wander the forest alone???
Yes, Hannah is sad and neglected - and of course *you* never neglect your child. Are you telling me that you've ALWAYS given your child 100% immediate attention? Of course not. But those times when you're too busy to pay attention and say "Not now, darling, in a minute" feels like deep neglect to a child! You can see that it's a perfectly reasonable request, but the child may not.
To me, this story is very good way into some of the difficulties of life. I would recommend it as just one of a varied reading diet for your kids.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By V. Allan
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I bought this for my daughter many years ago and she loved it, as did her first born who loved it so much that he carried it around with him in his buggy. Unfortunately a gust of wind blew it into the road where it was run over and that was the end of the book. So now I've just re-bought the book for my second grandson. He's two and he also loves it.
The illustrations are superb and we all enjoy finding the gorillas that are 'hidden' in the pages. As for the story itself, the girl is sad at the beginning of the book, then has a lot of fun when her toy gorilla turns into a real gorilla and then it all ends happily. It's only a few pages long and reading some of the reviews below I think some adults are reading far too much into it.
If you think this book is too traumatic for children then I suggest you avoid Not Now, Bernard (A Sparrow book) as it is a tale of a boy neglected by his parents and who then ends up being eaten by a monster. It's all very humorous and we all love that book too!
The illustrations are superb and we all enjoy finding the gorillas that are 'hidden' in the pages. As for the story itself, the girl is sad at the beginning of the book, then has a lot of fun when her toy gorilla turns into a real gorilla and then it all ends happily. It's only a few pages long and reading some of the reviews below I think some adults are reading far too much into it.
If you think this book is too traumatic for children then I suggest you avoid Not Now, Bernard (A Sparrow book) as it is a tale of a boy neglected by his parents and who then ends up being eaten by a monster. It's all very humorous and we all love that book too!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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A girl named Hannah wants to go to the zoo on her birthday becuase she has never
been to the zoo in her life. Hannah went to bed one day and she had a toy Gorilla
near her bed. Well when she went to sleep the toy Gorilla turned into a real one.
I think this book is magnificant, brilliant, fantastic, sad and unhappy.
been to the zoo in her life. Hannah went to bed one day and she had a toy Gorilla
near her bed. Well when she went to sleep the toy Gorilla turned into a real one.
I think this book is magnificant, brilliant, fantastic, sad and unhappy.
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Good book but prob more for girls than 2 yr old boy
My son likes Willy the wizard and my dad and my mum books but not very keen on this one.
Published 19 days ago by amazon buyer
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A great Author
I love the Anthony Browne books - there is always a moral or thought provoking story in each book. The pictures just make a great book better.
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great book
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). Read more
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disgrace!!!!!!!!
being a second hand book, rated in good condition; im shoked to realise that not only this book i recieved belongs to a public library!!! Read more
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Gorilla is suitable for children aged 8 and under. Gorilla is great fun because there are a lot of things to look out for but it is sad in some parts of the story. Read more
Published 12 months ago by A child in the Eagles class
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Another great book!
This book is very popular because it makes people laugh all the time when they read it. This book is funny because Hannah and the gorilla danced together. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Dolphins
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Beautiful illustrations my toddler loves!
WOnderful book , the pictures are amazing, the detail is clever and interesting , the text is simple and not overpowering, an honest story and my 2 year old asked for it twice... Read more
Published 24 months ago by yogimum
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Love this book
Both my kids, aged 2 and 5, love this book. The illustrations are stunning and the story is very sweet and fantastical. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2011 by SW4reviewer
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Good purchase!!!!
THank you for the cool book. It is a great read with the children in my class. Slow delivery but arrived ok!
Published on 3 Aug 2010 by may
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This tells the story of a little girl who wants to go and see a Gorilla. Her dad won't take her to the zoo. Read more
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