One Gorilla

Written and illustrated by Anthony Browne

Count primates and discover their unique traits in this captivating journey.

4.0 Goodreads · 1,057 ratings

26 pages· ~420L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the world of primates with a captivating counting book. From gorillas to gibbons, each page reveals a new creature, showcasing their unique features and expressions. Dive into a colorful journey that highlights both the similarities and differences among these fascinating animals, inviting young readers to see themselves as part of this extended family. With vivid illustrations and a playful approach, this book transforms numbers into an adventure of discovery and connection.

From the publisher

“Browne’s exquisite precision, with delicate hatching of fur and careful stippled delineation of facial lines, becomes jubilant with color and personality.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) What better attention-getter for small children than primates in all their variety? And who better to render them than Anthony Browne? In this elegant counting book, the author-illustrator outdoes himself with a vivid presentation of primates from gorillas to gibbons, macaques to mandrills, ring-tailed lemurs to spider monkeys. With his striking palette, exquisite attention to detail, and quirky flair for facial expressions, Anthony Browne slyly extends the basic number concept into a look at similarities and differences–portraying an extended family we can count ourselves part of.

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