One Gorilla: A Counting Book

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 3, 2015

Review

Browne's visually stunning illustrations and layout of his starred-reviewed picture book published in February 2013, translates well into the board book format for the youngest readers. Each two page spread presents a large numeral and the associated number of primate portraits with mesmerizing eyes. "1 gorilla, 2 orangutans, 3 chimpanzees...10 lemurs". The next spread shows Browne's self-portrait with the text "All primates, All one family. All my family..." The last illustration is a crowd of peoples representing a variety of nationalities and ages that states "and yours!" Useful for counting, color identification, science themes and lap sharing.

Overall Book Score: excellent