Ape

By Martin Jenkins

Book Overview

"White makes an intense emotional connection between subject and reader. . . . The great apes have found their John Singer Sargent." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A Book Sense Children's Pick
A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
A New York Public Library: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection
An ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award Winner

Swing with a hairy orangutan and her baby as they lunge for a smelly, spiky durian fruit. Roam and play with a gang of chimps, then poke out some tasty termites with a blade of grass. Chatter and feast on figs with a bonobo, or chomp on bamboo with a gorilla as he readies for sleep. What could be better than spending time with these rare and wonderful creatures -- after all, the fifth great ape on this planet is you
Back matter includes an index and a map.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763649740
• ISBN13: 9780763649746
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.6" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Fantastic book

This book does not say that we are descendent of the chimp, but rather that we belong to the same family. The theory of natural evolution is never mentioned. In any case, this book is really fantastic.

wonderful for children and adults

This is a lovely book, both charming and beautiful. Vicky White's illustrations are breathtaking. Martin Jenkins words are poetry to be appreciated by children and adults. Ape is gorgeous and touching.