Willy is kind and gentle, and bullied by the suburban gorilla gang who call him "Willy the Wimp". Desperate to do something about his situation, Willy answers a bodybuilding advert and grows big and strong, determined no one will ever call him "wimp" again.
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Willy is kind and gentle, and bullied by the suburban gorilla gang who call him "Willy the Wimp". Desperate to do something about his situation, Willy answers a bodybuilding advert and grows big and strong, determined no-one will ever call him "wimp" again.
As with so many of Anthony Browne's books, this story works on several levels with sophisticated pictures combining with a simply told story. Within the story there is a serious message, but it is also a humorous tale and young children will delight in the way Willy succeeds in his dream. --Philippa Reece --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"* "Funny, clever and with magical illustrations." Yorkshire Evening Press"
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By Chipstick
Format:Paperback
This is a lovely book. Perfect for children from around 6 to 9 - as the humour and situations better fit the slightly older child's humour and experience.
Willy decides to change the way he looks (from wimp to muscle-bound!)as a result of being bullied. He works out, eats a special diet and, over time, achieves his dream. He eventually saves a girl gorilla from the bullies (who run away at the mere sight of him). However, what the book emphasises beautifully is that, while he has changed the way he initially appears to others, he is still the same caring (and a bit silly!) gorilla inside.
A lovely book for encouraging children to look beyond appearances. It also offers a wonderful message that we CAN change, with determination and commitment.
A lovely, funny and uplifting book!
Willy decides to change the way he looks (from wimp to muscle-bound!)as a result of being bullied. He works out, eats a special diet and, over time, achieves his dream. He eventually saves a girl gorilla from the bullies (who run away at the mere sight of him). However, what the book emphasises beautifully is that, while he has changed the way he initially appears to others, he is still the same caring (and a bit silly!) gorilla inside.
A lovely book for encouraging children to look beyond appearances. It also offers a wonderful message that we CAN change, with determination and commitment.
A lovely, funny and uplifting book!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By T. LLewellyn
Format:Paperback
My two year old loves these books - easy to read to her, as there is not a lot of writing on each page, and beautiful illustrations. Keeps her attention very well!
By Vicky Nagha
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Love this book, can't wait to share it with my year 2 class. The book has humour and the illustrations are great! Would definitely recommend this book!
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Fasntastic
Much loved book when our kids were small, now buying it for friends children.
Entertaining, witty and fun!
Not quite as twee as a lot of small childrens books too
Entertaining, witty and fun!
Not quite as twee as a lot of small childrens books too
Published 2 months ago by Gasman
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This book is great for children and adults. The pictures are really lovely with lots of attention to detail. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Daniel Kürbs
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We love it!
Millie was attacked by the suburban gorillas. Willy apologised when people bumped into him and he says sorry to everyone!
Published 23 months ago by Dolphins
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excellent service, arrived within days of paying for book, and came in two packages arriving very quickly in excellent condition.
Published on 7 Aug 2010 by Ms. J. L. Kelly
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I LOVE THIS BOOK I READ IT WHEN I WAS AT SCHOOL JUST HAD TO BUY IT FOR MY SON
Published on 20 May 2010 by Mrs. Sarah A. Kelly
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