The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up
Jill Tomlinson, Paul Howard
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.
Reviews
It was really exciting . It’s got a lot of funny bits in it. The little gorilla featured in this book is really cute and funny
General Bijou Luther 28.08.2024
It was interesting to learn some things about gorillas and how some people are dangerous to gorillas but also how some people are kind to them.
Coach Petronella Vesuvius 12.08.2024
It is good, I enjoyed ready my first chapter book. Only two other comments that there was a spelling mistake in the book and sentences should not start with And
General Flossy Legend 03.08.2024
I thought it was really good ate making children understand the story.
Dame Jet Bookmark 26.07.2023
Very funny and heart warming
Nurse Candyfloss Washington 20.09.2022
It was good
Doctor Rose Quarantine 10.09.2022
Whoopsie is funny , it was a fun book to read
General Beany Peanut-butter 03.07.2022
I love it.
Earl Crocodile Washington 02.07.2022
It wasn’t very exciting but I liked the characters Whoopsie and Pongo
phoebewilson2013 07.09.2021
I thought it was a very good book .I was very inspired to read more. when I finished the book I was pleased.
Professor Pluto Racoon 29.08.2021
Really enjoyed this book, I like Pongo the main character.
Master Sketch Waterfall 14.08.2021
I liked this book very much
Fairy Kiki Costa-Rica 30.06.2021
I really liked this book. It is about a gorilla called Pongo who wants to grow up and be like his dad. But when his sister comes along, he feels like a grown up big bother. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes animals.
Mademoiselle Cynthia Spaceship 10.09.2020
The book was very good.
General Birthday-cake Teabag 31.08.2020
Really good
Baroness June Paddington 29.08.2020
This story is about a gorilla called pongo. The gorilla gets a sister called whoopsie and he plays with her.
Judge Tuesday Rubber-duck 26.08.2020
This was a nice easy read. The book was funny.
Nurse Pinky Bumblebee 12.08.2020
Interesting fiction story.I recommend this heart warming tale.
Queen Hopscotch Sequins 06.08.2020
I like this book, because it was funny, when whoopsee [the baby gorilla] said''mummy the rains got pebbles in it!''when it was halling!
Marshal July Bookmark 05.08.2020
This book was interesting because i never knew gorillas traveled in troops. There were a few rescue parts when you had to keep reading to find out what happens. I would recommend this book to years between 5 and 11 as it tells you what you could do in certain situations.
Prince Grip Peanut-butter 03.08.2020
