Still a gorilla!

A silly gorilla tries to be other zoo animals and learns that he is happier just being himself.Will Willy be another type of animal?No!Still a gorilla!In this fun, zany picture book, Willy the Gorilla imitates other animals at the zoo, including a lion, a walrus, a billy goat, an alligator, and a kangaroo. But pretending to be something he is not never works out. What if he just tried to be himself? In the end, Willy is still a gorilla -- and that's something everyone can appreciate! Still a Gorilla! is a funny, wacky, rhyming picture book that teaches the importance of being yourself.

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Chad Geran has created illustrations for greeting cards, websites, animation, advertising, and more. He lives in Saskatchewan, Canada, with his wife and two children. Visit him online at geran.ca.

Kim Norman is the author of Ten on the Sled , I Know a Wee Piggy , Puddle Pug , and other picture books. She lives in Smithfield, Virginia, with her husband and a snuggly puggle named Bookie. For more information, go to kimnormanbooks.com.

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PreS-Gr 1-Willy, a young gorilla, longs to be something else. A lion? A billy goat? A walrus? Each time Willy tries to emulate one of his fellow zoo animals, he is disappointed to find out he is still a gorilla. This bright and vibrant story is a fun read, and children will delight in inferring what animal comes next. The graphic-style digital artwork is cheerful and engaging. This silly read-aloud explores print awareness as well as rhyme. Illustrations and font are large, which adds to the creativity of the story and allows the book to work well when shared with a group. Text is minimalistic and done in various colors. Children will love the repetition, chiming in on the refrain, "No. Still a gorilla!" VERDICT A surefire selection for a lively animal-themed storytime. A must-have.-Megan McGinnis, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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