The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up

By Jill Tomlinson

Book Overview

A heart-warming classic children's story from Jill Tomlinson about a Gorilla who's looking to the future.

Pongo is a young gorilla who lives in the mountains of Africa. He has long glossy black hair and a black shiny nose. But Pongo can't wait to grow up, when he will have a silver back like his father's and a big chest that he can thump.

Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson's animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. This edition is stunningly illustrated by Paul Howard, making it an even more enjoyable story for young readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405271957
• ISBN13: 9781405271950
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Farshore
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 5 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher