Project Description

Ding Dong! Gorilla!
by Michelle Robinson
illustrated by Leonie Lord
Price: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-730-4
Publication Date: 9/1/2013
Page Count: 32
Size: 9-5/8 ̎ x 11 ̎
Age Range: 4 – 8
Language: English
GRL: J, Gr 1
Lexile: AD500L
Themes: Honesty, Humor, Imagination, Tall Tales
BISAC 1: JUV019000 JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
BISAC 2: JUV002020 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Apes, Monkeys, etc.
BISAC 3: JUV005000 JUVENILE FICTION / Boys & Men
Reviews
“Robinson builds the action with one hilarious explanation after another, seamlessly partnered with Lord’s digitally rendered illustrations that fly across the pages…The text is peppered with a smorgasbord of typefaces that grow larger and bolder as the events grow more improbable. Read it with a little fibber and just laugh and enjoy.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“This British import has a ‘Cat in the Hat’ vibe, though the textured illustrations add softness to the piece; even at his most troublesome, the gorilla looks so sweet that all must be forgiven.” ―School Library Journal
Awards
Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award ―Parents’ Choice Foundation, 2013
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Meet the Author
Michelle Robinson worked as an advertising copywriter for some of the world’s biggest brands, before turning her attention to writing for children. She is the author of thirteen picture books. She lives in England. You can visit her website here.
Meet the Illustrator
Leonie Lord worked for many years as an editorial illustrator. Soon she discovered illustrating picture books about dinosaurs, gorillas, and other animals with funny names and interesting habits was much more up her alley. She lives in England.