Little Beauty
By Anthony Browne
The Story
A gorilla with nearly everything he could want is still missing one thing — a friend — so his keepers try pairing him with a tiny kitten to see what happens.
Why It's Special
For the kid who's ever felt like the only one of their kind in the room, Gorilla's search for a friend lands somewhere tender and true.
- Big idea: Friendship can be found in the most unlikely, mismatched places.
- Vibes: Quiet, tender, a little melancholy, ultimately warm.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on understanding loneliness and friendship
- enjoy stories about unlikely animal pairs
- respond well to quiet, emotionally rich picture books
- like to study detailed, expressive illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Gorilla felt when he didn't have any other gorillas to be friends with?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the keepers decided to try introducing Gorilla to a kitten instead of another gorilla?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever made friends with someone very different from you?
- Imagination: What do you think Gorilla and the kitten might do together as friends?
