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One Gorilla: A Counting Book
One Gorilla: A Counting Book
Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: December 3, 2015
Review
Browne's visually stunning illustrations and layout of his starred-reviewed picture book published in February 2013, translates well into the board book format for the youngest readers. Each two page spread presents a large numeral and the associated number of primate portraits with mesmerizing eyes. "1 gorilla, 2 orangutans, 3 chimpanzees...10 lemurs". The next spread shows Browne's self-portrait with the text "All primates, All one family. All my family..." The last illustration is a crowd of peoples representing a variety of nationalities and ages that states "and yours!" Useful for counting, color identification, science themes and lap sharing.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Browne, Anthony
Illustrator: Browne, Anthony
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool
Binding Type: other
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780763679156
Price: 7.99