Gorillas in Our Midst

By Richard Fairgray, Terry Jones

Gorillas hide among us in clever disguises. Can you spot them?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where gorillas masterfully blend in, they take on roles as surgeons, astronauts, and even classmates. But how do you know when they're near? Bananas vanish from stores, and laughter fills the air as kids try to spot these elusive creatures. With each page turn, discover the gorillas' clever disguises and prepare for a twist that will leave you grinning. Are you ready to uncover the gorillas in your midst?

From the publisher

Gorillas can be hard to spot, because they are masters of disguise and really good at hiding. Gorillas often have jobs where they get to wear masksthat’s why so many gorillas are surgeons, astronauts, scuba divers, and ninjas. There are adult gorillas and kid gorillas. There are even gorillas that go to school with you. You may think you’ve seen a gorilla swinging by before, but it’s much more likely that he was an orangutanorangutans are terrible at hiding. You will know when there are lots of gorillas living in your midst because the grocery stores will be entirely out of bananas. In fact, you should always carry a banana with you, because you never know when there might be a gorilla around.

Gorillas in Our Midst is all silliness and fun, and is destined to become a new favorite. Comic artist Richard Fairgray’s illustrations are filled with wonderful details for kids to discover with each read. Kids will love spotting the gorillas on each page and are sure to laugh out loud at the gorillas’ many disguises. And, of course, a story like this can’t end without a surprising twist!

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