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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2008 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Little Beauty
Written & illustrated by Anthony Browne
A lonely gorilla seeks friendship in an unexpected place.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,343 ratings
32 pages· 207 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a zoo, a gorilla with everything but a friend finds companionship in the most unlikely of creatures—a tiny kitten. As the keepers introduce this new companion, will the bond between the gigantic ape and the innocent feline flourish? Inspired by a true story, this tale explores the surprising depths of friendship and communication across species.
From the publisher
No one renders primates with more faithful detail or surreal humanity than Browne. – Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A USBBY Outstanding International BookAn Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award WinnerThree 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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 207
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 430L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.9
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 125579
Publication
- Published
- August 24, 2010
- First published
- September 23, 2008
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763649678
- LCCN
- 2007051887
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