The author won the illustration section of the Hans Christian Andersen Award for 2000. His previous title "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" won the Kurt Maschler Award and "Zoo" won the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Hannah loves gorillas but has never seen one. Her father is too busy to take her to the zoo and Hannah is disappointed when he only buys her a toy gorilla for her birthday. She throws the toy into the corner of the room when something extraordinary happens - the toy becomes alive. Big book format.
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The author won the illustration section of the Hans Christian Andersen Award for 2000. His previous title "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" won the Kurt Maschler Award and "Zoo" won the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Hannah loves gorillas but has never seen one. Her father is too busy to take her to the zoo and Hannah is disappointed when he only buys her a toy gorilla for her birthday. She throws the toy into the corner of the room when something extraordinary happens - the toy becomes alive. Big book format.
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Hannah loves gorillas but has never seen one. Her father's too busy to take her to the zoo - or for anything else come to that. For her birthday, Hannah asks her father for a gorilla - but is disappointed when she discovers that the gorilla she's got is just a toy one. But then something extraordinary happens ... the toy turns into a real gorilla, who puts on her father's hat and coat and takes her off for a magical visit to the zoo...
Critic Reviews
One of the best picture books for the over-threes I've seen in a long time. Parents
Sad, joyous and full of surprises for the sharp-eyed...Browne asks his readers to think...His strong visual images are arresting, compulsive. The Good Book Guide to Children's Books
About the Author
Anthony Browne is one of the most celebrated author-illustrators working today. UK Children’s Laureate from 2009 to 2011 and winner of multiple awards – including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal and the much-coveted Hans Christian Andersen Award – Anthony is renowned for his unique style. He was made a CBE for his award-winning career. His work is loved and admired all around the world. Anthony Browne is one of the most celebrated author-illustrators working today. UK Children’s Laureate from 2009 to 2011 and winner of multiple awards – including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal and the much-coveted Hans Christian Andersen Award – Anthony is renowned for his unique style. He was made a CBE for his award-winning career. His work is loved and admired all around the world.
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