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32 pp.
| Scholastic/Orchard |
May, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-0-439-31770-2$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Shane Evans.
Nineteen poems describe young Cecilia's relationship with her new cat, Gorilla--fierce, proud, and "rain-cloud gray." Gorilla is a fussy eater who disdains canned tuna (she prefers soul food); but she's also a comfort, especially when Cecilia's best friend moves away. The open page design, clean typeface, and bold, color-saturated illustrations combine to make an eye-catching book with as much personality as its feline hero.