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He Leads

Mountain Gorilla, the Gentle Giant
By June Smalls
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He Leads tells the story of a majestic mountain gorilla silverback who guides his family and troop through forests and mountains. Juxtaposing the gorillas' strength with their gentleness, the book explores themes of family loyalty and love. It combines stunning, lifelike illustrations with informative facts about these endangered gentle giants.
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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational June Smalls

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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