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Little Beauty - by Anthony Browne (Paperback)

Name: Little Beauty - by Anthony Browne (Paperback)
Brand: Candlewick Press (MA)
SKU: 1005679883
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Highlights

"No one renders primates with more faithful detail or surreal humanity than Browne.
3-7 Years
10.5" x 9.1" Paperback
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Animals

Description

About the Book

A gorilla who seems to have everything he needs one day shows in sign language that he is lonely and would like to have a friend. So his keeper brings him a cat. Soon the gorilla and the cat become good friends. Full color.

Book Synopsis

"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.

Review Quotes

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)

About the Author

Anthony Browne, a Hans Christian Andersen Medalist, is the author-illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including SILLY BILLY. He lives in Kent, England.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.5 Inches (H) x 9.1 Inches (W) x .2 Inches (D)

Weight: .45 Pounds

Suggested Age: 3-7 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Animals

Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)

Theme: Apes, Monkeys, etc.

Format: Paperback

Author: Anthony Browne

Language: English

Street Date: August 24, 2010

TCIN: 1005679883

UPC: 9780763649678

Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-7887

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.2 inches length x 9.1 inches width x 10.5 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.45 pounds

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