Gorilla loves racing with his pals and he'll do anything to win. Until . . . Gopher arrives and stops Gorilla in his tracks. Then Cheetah ambles by. Now the challenge is really on. Ready, Set, GO!

An interactive program for teaching kids phonics and other key literacy skills, this book provides instructions for constructing hands-on alphabets for literacy lessons and play. Activities include drawing letters in applesauce, sand, nuts, and finger paint; experimenting with vocal sounds and feelings; and creating letter- and sound-themed crafts from inexpensive and easy-to-find materials. Using the ideas and activities from this book, children will be able to immerse themselves in the world of letters using all their senses.

This profoundly moving tale about a grieving boy and an imaginary gorilla makes real the power of talking about loss. On the day of his mother’s funeral, a young boy conjures the very visitor he needs to see: a gorilla. Wise and gentle, the gorilla stays on to answer the heart-heavy questions the boy hesitates to ask his father: Where did his mother go? Will she come back home? Will we all die? Yet with the gorilla’s friendship, the boy slowly begins to discover moments of comfort in tending flowers, playing catch, and climbing trees. Most of all, the gorilla knows that it helps to simply talk about the loss—especially with those who share your grief and who may feel alone, too. Author Jackie Azúa Kramer’s quietly thoughtful text and illustrator Cindy Derby’s beautiful impressionistic artwork depict how this tender relationship leads the boy to open up to his father and find a path forward. Told entirely in dialogue, this direct and deeply affecting picture book will inspire conversations about grief, empathy, and healing beyond the final hope-filled scene.

This roomy trim size is perfect for sharing with groups and lap sitters, and will stand up to years of repeat readings.

This bedtime classic paired with a cuddly Gorilla is more irresistible than ever and perfect for any gifting occasion! It's bedtime at the zoo, but mischievous Gorilla is not quite ready to go to sleep. He'd rather follow the zookeeper on his rounds and let all of the other animals out of their cages. Sneak along with Gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous bedtime romp. This Good Night, Gorilla book and plush package is the perfect gift for new babies as well as fans young and old. Look for Peggy Rathmann's other lively favorites 10 Minutes Till Bedtime and The Day the Babies Crawled Away.

With a focus on early literacy skills, this resource supports third grade teachers in their use of centers in the classroom. Included in this book are 10 easy-to-use, research-based literacy centers that each align with Common Core State standards and that focus on the five areas of reading-Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. You'll find fun, engaging designs and all of the necessary materials needed to implement each center. Each center contains three differentiated activities to meet the needs of all learners, recommended children's literature for additional text support, and a family letter to build a school-home connection.

A great legend had foretold lifetimes ago that in the spotlight of the gods, a powerful wizard would transform into the legendary Gorilla soon after the Queen Witch broke his heart, and he would bestow upon the land a priceless treasure in turn to align himself the Prime Mate. Now, in order to retain his humanity within and strengthen Gorilla's back, Don had to revisit his sensitive past while Gorilla brought together all the Legends of Yorvirld to take down the big bad villain Carnivaurus by the only honourable way possible... His words.