A review by librarydreams
The Boy and the Gorilla by Jackie Azúa Kramer

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This would not be the book I would use to introduce a child to the concept of death in general,

as the death of a parent is a little too scary for general use

. However, if the child in question has suffered that specific loss, this is an excellent book. The gentle questions and reassurances work perfectly. The gorilla, while looming, is never scary.