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He Leads
Mountain Gorilla, the Gentle Giant
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Ideal for children fascinated by wildlife and nature, this book is perfect for early readers and families interested in learning about endangered animals and the importance of family bonds.
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He is the king. He leads his family, his troop. His silver back shows his age and experience. He guides them through thick forests and steep mountains.
The majestic mountain gorillas live in family groups, led by a powerful silverback. Juxtaposing the apes’ awesome strength and surprising gentleness, He Leads tells the story of family loyalty and love. With stunning, lifelike illustrations and facts on each page, this beautiful picture book is a monument to these endangered gentle giants.
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ISBN: 9781641706483
Publisher: Familius LLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 March 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Familius LLC
Illustration: Full color illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Yumi Shimokawara
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 258.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 460g
Pages: 32
About the Author
June Smalls is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and a lover of literature. She resides in Northern Virginia with her hubby, The Kid, and an ever-growing assortment of animals.
Yumi Shimokawara is an illustrator, picture book writer, and animal lover living in Japan. Yumi studied Japanese literature in college and then studied painting while doing various jobs.
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