When Cecilia begs her mother for a pet, she gets a tail -less cat she names Gorilla. Gorilla's personality shines in this picture book told in lyrical poetry. Gorilla is one cool feline - affectionate, haughty, fierce, and empathetic. Cecilia learns, as most cat owners eventually do, that it isn't easy "remembering who [is] boss." She eventually gets the hang of it, realizing that she's Gorilla's human, not the other way around, and we see Cecelia doing the running, jumping, and fetching. When Gorilla Goes Walking is a sweet story about the bonds that are formed between a pet and a child that last through the fun times, the sad times, the sick times, and of course, the dreaded trip-to-the vet times. Teachers and parents can find storybook extension activities at the author's website (http://www.nikkigrimes.com/teacher/goril1.html). One the library shelf at E GRI.
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