Gorillas in Our Midst

Name: Gorillas in Our Midst
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781510771758
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Richard Fairgray and Terry Jones

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Summary

Gorillas in Our Midst by Richard Fairgray and Terry Jones is a whimsical and engaging children's book that tackles the secretive world of gorillas living hidden lives among humans. Through delightful illustrations and playful narration, it explores the notion that gorillas are always nearby, seamlessly blending into everyday situations, which prompts readers to re-imagine their surroundings with creativity and intrigue.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy humorous stories with unexpected twists and imaginative illustrations. It brilliantly captures a world where gorillas seamlessly blend into daily life, offering both laughter and a sense of wonder that can charm young readers and their families alike.

Gorillas in Our Midst

Description

Age range 3 to 6

Gorillas in Our Midst is all silliness and fun, and is destined to become a new favourite.

Gorillas can be hard to spot, because they are masters of disguise and really good at hiding. Gorillas often have jobs where they get to wear masks - that's why so many gorillas are surgeons, astronauts, scuba divers, and ninjas. There are adult gorillas and kid gorillas. There are even gorillas that go to school with you. You may think you've seen a gorilla swinging by before, but it's much more likely that he was an orangutan - orangutans are terrible at hiding. You will know when there are lots of gorillas living in your midst because the grocery stores will be entirely out of bananas. In fact, you should always carry a banana with you, because you never know when there might be a gorilla around.

Comic artist Richard Fairgray's illustrations are filled with wonderful details for kids to discover with each read. Kids will love spotting the gorillas on each page and are sure to laugh out loud at the gorillas' many disguises. And, of course, a story like this can't end without a surprising twist!

'The bold, comic-style illustrations will keep readers amused from page to page and searching for the next unexpected gorilla. Alternating between large spreads and single panels, the graphics are engaging, funny, and decidedly the best part of the book. This extremely silly story will be chewed up by kids faster than a banana is by a gorilla and will leave all ages feeling amused and looking for adventure. Verdict: Ideal for reading aloud, this amusing title is sure to please.' - School Library Journal

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Gorillas in Our Midst is praised for its bold, comic-style illustrations which engage readers and humour them with its silly storyline. It skilfully uses a mix of large spreads and single panels to enhance its visual appeal. The story is described as amusing and ideal for reading aloud, likely to entertain children and leave them searching for more adventures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510771758

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Illustration: 32 color illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 149g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Richard Fairgray Terry Jones

About the Author

Richard Fairgray was born and raised in New Zealand and has been publishing since he was seven years old. His main focus since then has been comic books, but he has taken time out during his life to work on films, to perform stand-up comedy, to teach high school, and to stick labels on honey jars. He has been working in comics with long-time collaborator Terry Jones. Their main work together is the on-going series called Blastosaurus. He resides in Los Angeles, California.

Terry Jones was born in Wales. He taught high school aged kids in the UK for many years before immigrating to New Zealand. He retired from teaching in 2009 to focus on his writing. He has written newspaper and magazine articles, some non-fiction works, and two novels, The Left-Handed Gun and The R.U.M.B.L.E.R. He currently lives in Auckland, New Zealand.