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The boy and the gorilla / Jackie Azúa Kramer ; illustrated by Cindy Derby.
"This profoundly moving tale about a grieving boy and an imaginary gorilla makes real the power of talking about loss. On the day of his mother's funeral, a young boy conjures the very visitor he needs to see--a gorilla. Wise and gentle, the gorilla stays on to answer the heart-heavy questions the boy hesitates to ask his father: Where did his mother go? Will she come back home? Will we all die? Yet with the gorilla's friendship, the boy slowly begins to discover moments of comfort in tending flowers, playing catch and climbing trees. Most of all, the gorilla knows that it helps to simply talk about the loss--especially with those who share your grief and who may feel alone too." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780763698324
- ISBN: 0763698326
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 28 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published London : Walker Books Ltd, 2020. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 1.2 0.5 513066. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Gorilla > Juvenile fiction. Bereavement > Juvenile fiction. Imagination in children > Juvenile fiction. Imagination > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Fiction. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 15 of 16 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | JE AZU (Text) | 0001002426516 | JUV Easy | Available | - |
