Ding Dong! Gorilla!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Ding Dong! Gorilla!

By Michelle Robinson, Leonie Lord (Illustrator)

A gorilla arrives instead of pizza, causing chaos and unexpected fun.

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32 pages· 369 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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When a gorilla shows up instead of the expected pizza, a young boy's day turns into a whirlwind of chaos and laughter. As the gorilla wreaks havoc in the house, the boy must navigate the mess and explain the unexpected visitor. With each twist, the situation becomes more hilarious and unpredictable. Can he manage the mayhem before it spirals out of control? This delightful tale promises laughter and surprises at every turn, making it a story to enjoy over and over.

From the publisher

A little boy has a lot of explaining to do when a gorilla makes a mess of his house…and that’s not even the BAD news!Ding Dong!Aha! That must be the pizza we ordered–MMMM!–the great BIG one with extra cheese. Hang on…that’s no pizza! It’s a great big GORILLA and he’s here to have…FUN!This fabulously funny, contemporary tall tale is filled with unexpected twists and turns. A surefire hit to be shared again and again.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
369
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
Books about gorillasBooks about apes and monkeysBooks about habits and behavior
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
159553
Publication
Published
September 1, 2013
First published
March 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781561457304

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