{"product_id":"little-beauty-isbn-9780763649678","title":"Little Beauty","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"No one renders primates with more faithful detail or surreal humanity than Browne.\" — \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA USBBY Outstanding International Book\u003cbr\u003eAn Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner\u003cbr\u003eThree starred reviews (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce there was a very special gorilla who had almost everything he needed. There was only one thing he didn’t have: a friend. With no other gorillas at the zoo, the keepers try something new. Will the gigantic ape strike a bond with another sort of creature, one as tiny and innocent as a kitten? Sparked by the story of a real gorilla who learned to sign, \u003ci\u003eLittle Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of a most surprising friendship.The   illustrations express clear emotion in this perfect read for young children   about friendship.\u003cbr\u003e—Columbus Dispatch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtraordinary   pencil and watercolor illustrations brilliantly depict the emotions of a   lonely gorilla.\u003cbr\u003e—Library Media Connection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo one   renders primates with more faithful detail or surreal humanity than Browne.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExquisitely   detailed art that blends magic and realism.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sweet   quirky story of a deep and unlikely friendship enhanced by emotionally   evocative art.\u003cbr\u003e—San Francisco Chronicle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuscious,   creamy pages provide contrast for the large, well-spaced font and the dark   furry figure… Children will chuckle as they view the pair doing everything   together …Browne’s exquisite interpretation of a real life gorilla is a   welcome progression.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred review)Anthony Browne, a Hans Christian Andersen Medalist, is the author-illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including SILLY BILLY. He lives in Kent, England.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304311541989,"sku":"NP9780763649678","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763649678.jpg?v=1767731513","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/little-beauty-isbn-9780763649678","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}