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Ape - Martin Jenkins, Vicky White
Ape
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"White makes an intense emotional connection between subject and reader. . . . The great apes have found their John Singer Sargent."—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)A Book Sense Children’s PickA Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the YearA New York Public Library: 100 Titles for... show more
"White makes an intense emotional connection between subject and reader. . . . The great apes have found their John Singer Sargent."—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)A Book Sense Children’s PickA Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the YearA New York Public Library: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing SelectionAn ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award WinnerSwing with a hairy orangutan and her baby as they lunge for a smelly, spiky durian fruit. Roam and play with a gang of chimps, then poke out some tasty termites with a blade of grass. Chatter and feast on figs with a bonobo, or chomp on bamboo with a gorilla as he readies for sleep. What could be better than spending time with these rare and wonderful creatures—after all, the fifth great ape on this planet is you!
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780763649746 (0763649740)
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Pages no: 48
Edition language: English
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Ape provides a simple overview of the five great apes. First, the four rarest - Orangutans, Chimps, Bonobos, and Gorillas. Then, the slightly more abundant (har har) great ape - humans! Brief, engaging text combined with gorgeous, intimate, photo-realistic illustrations. Recommended as a good int...
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