There's a Gorilla at the Door!

Hardback Published on: 01/02/2024
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Synopsis

A riotous, animal-tastic story by Clare Helen Welsh (Poo! Is That You?, The Perfect Shelter) packed with engaging, characterful illustrations from the talented Sam Caldwell (A Parliament of Owls, Sheldon's New Shell).

Daphne's mum and stepdad, Anthony, are throwing a family party. It's going to be SO BORING! But when a gorilla knocks on the door, a rhino rolls in and a kangaroo pops up, Daphne realises that this party is going to get . . . WILD!

In Daphne's big animal family, everyone is different. But they all love to dance to the same beat.

This joyous tale explores themes of belonging in a blended-family environment with a subtle nod to the interconnected animal family we all, as humans, share. In this light, funny read-aloud, children will love the accumulative animal action and will enjoy picking their favourite animal party guest! There's a Gorilla at the Door! will delight readers of The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field, You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus by Patricia Cleveland-Peck and David Tazzyman, and There's Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah by Tom Nicoll and Ross Collins.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group
  • ISBN: 9781801045827
  • Number of pages: 32
  • Dimensions: 286 x 251 x 9 mm
  • Interest age: From 3 years
  • Languages: English

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There's a Gorilla at the Door!
What a Party!
This is a story about a rather funny party... Might it just show a young girl how to get on with her brother? Great book, definitely recommended.
Fiona Sharp
There's a Gorilla at the Door!
A book to have fun and be silly with
A fun and entertaining story with the underlining message. Can even get imaginative with your party dancing with your child. Great fun
Jade Hapanweerage
There's a Gorilla at the Door!
Great book!
A joyous romp of a book with a child friendly message about how brilliant it can be to be a part of a blended family. Fabulously written by the talented aw... READ MORE
Holly Ryan
There's a Gorilla at the Door!
Joyous!
My 7-yr-old is a massive animal fan and absolutely loved this book. It’s the zany tale of a little person who’s struggling to fit into their new family, bu... READ MORE
Catherine J
There's a Gorilla at the Door!
Lots of zany fun wrapped around a reassuring message
A lovely book about blended families told in an imaginative and original way. The text is clever and fun, and the illustrations pop perfectly. This book is... READ MORE
FrancesT
There's a Gorilla at the Door!
Filled with joy!
Filled with joy - this picture book shows the joy of a large, blended families, you just need to find the right music! An ode to the power of music and fi... READ MORE
Emma Perry
There's a Gorilla at the Door!
Honest and Upbeat
Blended families can be complex to explain and understand – especially as a young child. So it was great to read this upbeat approach to it all. Important... READ MORE
Marcela Ferreira
There's a Gorilla at the Door!
There’s a gorilla at the door and … more!
I loved this story. It was so much fun and such a great analogy for a big extended family. Kids will love this and the message they take away from it will... READ MORE
Polly
There's a Gorilla at the Door!
Wildly fun
This book is such a clever take on blended families and different personalities. Above that, it's just lots of fun to see various animals and mischief pop ... READ MORE
Laura Baker
There's a Gorilla at the Door!
Filled with joy
Filled with joy - this picture book shows the joy of a large, blended families, you just need to find the right music! An ode to the power of music and fi... READ MORE
Emma Perry
There's a Gorilla at the Door!
A fantastically fun story about blended families with a lovely underlying message
This is a fantastically fun story about blended families with a lovely underlying message. When Daphne and her mum move in with Anthony, she misses her... READ MORE
Naomi Jones