Dad of Divas' Reviews: Book Review - Gorillas in Our Midst

Friday, April 3, 2015

Book Review - Gorillas in Our Midst

Gorillas in Our Midst
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About the Book
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 masks—that’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 orangutan—orangutans 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!




My Take on the Book
The main character is a young man. The young man takes the reader through many scenarios where one might meet a gorilla. It is fanciful and fun. The gorillas are not scary. The story is creative. You and your child may be able to discuss other places you might encounter a gorilla. But as the main character reminds the reader: remember to bring along bananas.

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