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Together
Hidden under shady leaves, a tiny gorilla’s face peeps out – silent and alone. But out in the world, friendship awaits. And there is joy to be found . . . together.
A tender story about finding a way through sadness and the importance of compassion and connection in a challenging world.
A tender story about finding a way through sadness and the importance of compassion and connection in a challenging world.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2020
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About the author
Jane Chapman
218 books66 followersAward winning illustrator Jane Chapman graduated from university with a First Class Honors degree in illustration. Working as both Jane Chapman and under her pseudonym Jack Tickle, she has had more than 75 titles published in more than 20 countries. Jane is perhaps best known for her illustrations in Karma Wilson's 'Bear' books, an internationally bestselling series which has garnered a string of awards including the Oppenheim Platinum Book Award for 'Bear Snores On'.
Jane's favorite thing to paint? SNOW!
Jane is married to children's author / illustrator Tim Warnes. They live in the South West of England with their 2 boys.
Jane's favorite thing to paint? SNOW!
Jane is married to children's author / illustrator Tim Warnes. They live in the South West of England with their 2 boys.
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August 31, 2021
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In a busy world, Together by Jane Chapman is a slow, comfortable, tranquil read about sadness and the importance of friendship.
Baby gorilla is alone and sad. He sits silently in the trees watching the rainfall and smelling the food that is drifting from afar. That is until a bigger gorilla appears and offers him the hand of friendship.
Baby is feeling happier now that someone is there to share their food, family, and fun times with him. He still feels sad sometimes but he knows he has a friend who will be there for him.
The illustrations throughout are full-page and just like the front cover they are a mixture of greens, greys, and blacks. The images are very subdued and whilst I normally don’t like pictures like this in a children’s book, preferring vivid and bright colours to keep their attention and interest, the colours and the dullness of them work to great a calming and relaxing feel.
The plot is very sweet and the message of friendship and compassion is strong, though I do feel the book needs to be read slowly and the words and illustrations combined to fully understand the meaning. Together is emotional and thought-provoking and I enjoyed reading it immensely.
In a busy world, Together by Jane Chapman is a slow, comfortable, tranquil read about sadness and the importance of friendship.
Baby gorilla is alone and sad. He sits silently in the trees watching the rainfall and smelling the food that is drifting from afar. That is until a bigger gorilla appears and offers him the hand of friendship.
Baby is feeling happier now that someone is there to share their food, family, and fun times with him. He still feels sad sometimes but he knows he has a friend who will be there for him.
The illustrations throughout are full-page and just like the front cover they are a mixture of greens, greys, and blacks. The images are very subdued and whilst I normally don’t like pictures like this in a children’s book, preferring vivid and bright colours to keep their attention and interest, the colours and the dullness of them work to great a calming and relaxing feel.
The plot is very sweet and the message of friendship and compassion is strong, though I do feel the book needs to be read slowly and the words and illustrations combined to fully understand the meaning. Together is emotional and thought-provoking and I enjoyed reading it immensely.
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May 24, 202120/52 books read in 2021.
9/12 picture books read in 2021.
Really cute.
Short and beautiful illustrations.
I don't know enough about gorillas to verify this is accurate gorilla behaviour,
but I really like the message this book gives.
9/12 picture books read in 2021.
Really cute.
Short and beautiful illustrations.
I don't know enough about gorillas to verify this is accurate gorilla behaviour,
but I really like the message this book gives.
January 6, 2021
Massa curt pel meu gust... Però suposo que les il•lustracions ho compensen cara a la canalla. Val a dir que trobo a faltar background de la vida i relació entre ens goril•les. Ideals per nens petits.
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