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Gorilla

Anthony Browne

198330 pagesabout 30–40 minutes
1983
first published
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PlayfulMagicalShort read

Neglected by her busy father, a lonely young girl receives a toy gorilla for her birthday and together they take a miraculous trip to the zoo.

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MoodAdventurous
AtmosphereWhimsical

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Character focusSmall ensemble

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Written forMiddle grade

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ThemesFamily
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