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Overview"""No one renders primates with more faithful detail or surreal humanity than Browne."" — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A USBBY Outstanding International Book An Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner Three starred reviews (Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal) Once there was a very special gorilla who had almost everything he needed. There was only one thing he didn’t have: a friend. With no other gorillas at the zoo, the keepers try something new. Will the gigantic ape strike a bond with another sort of creature, one as tiny and innocent as a kitten? Sparked by the story of a real gorilla who learned to sign, Little Beauty is a celebration of a most surprising friendship." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anthony Browne , Anthony BrownePublisher: Candlewick Press,U.S. Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 23.60cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 27.20cm Weight: 0.198kg ISBN: 9780763649678ISBN 10: 0763649678 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 24 August 2010 Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe illustrations express clear emotion in this perfect read for young children about friendship. —Columbus Dispatch Extraordinary pencil and watercolor illustrations brilliantly depict the emotions of a lonely gorilla. —Library Media Connection No one renders primates with more faithful detail or surreal humanity than Browne. —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Exquisitely detailed art that blends magic and realism. —Booklist A sweet quirky story of a deep and unlikely friendship enhanced by emotionally evocative art. —San Francisco Chronicle Luscious, creamy pages provide contrast for the large, well-spaced font and the dark furry figure… Children will chuckle as they view the pair doing everything together …Browne’s exquisite interpretation of a real life gorilla is a welcome progression. —School Library Journal (starred review) The illustrations express clear emotion in this perfect read for young children about friendship.--Columbus Dispatch Extraordinary pencil and watercolor illustrations brilliantly depict the emotions of a lonely gorilla.--Library Media Connection No one renders primates with more faithful detail or surreal humanity than Browne.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Exquisitely detailed art that blends magic and realism.--Booklist A sweet quirky story of a deep and unlikely friendship enhanced by emotionally evocative art.--San Francisco Chronicle Luscious, creamy pages provide contrast for the large, well-spaced font and the dark furry figure... Children will chuckle as they view the pair doing everything together ...Browne's exquisite interpretation of a real life gorilla is a welcome progression.--School Library Journal (starred review) Author InformationAnthony Browne, a Hans Christian Andersen Medalist, is the author-illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including SILLY BILLY. He lives in Kent, England. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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