Review by KAITLYN AIYANA ENSTICE* In this book, A Chimpanzee Tale, by Karen Young, Hoot, a chimpanzee, explains how happy chimpanzees live in the wild and why chimpanzees shouldn’t ever be in a city, zoo, movie, show, or circus. Hoot gives a lot of information about chimpanzees. Did you know that chimpanzees can’t swim? Or […]
Entries Tagged as 'Primates'
A Chimpanzee Tale
June 21st, 2010 · 3 Comments · Books
Tags: Animal Rights Books for Kids·Animals in Captivity·Chimpanzees·Kaitlyn Aiyana Enstice·Karen Young·Primates·Reviews by Kids·Tim Enstice
Gorilla
January 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY If your kiddo likes Good Night, Gorilla, I suggest you freecycle (or maybe just recycle) the zoo propaganda and pick up a secondhand copy of Anthony Browne’s Gorilla instead. This heartwarming picture book details the enchanted evening a little girl Hannah, somewhat neglected at home, experiences with her toy gorilla-turned-real. What makes […]
Tags: 1980s Childrens Literature·Anthony Browne·Children's Laureate·Chimpanzees·Early Elementary·Female Protagonist·Gorillas·Orangutan·Preschoolers·Primates·Zoo