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molly_dettmann's review against another edition
3.0
The artwork was fun to look at, but I thought the story was just okay. As an adult I kept thinking what a brat Priscilla was and I know she figures that out, kinda, but she also never really apologized. I think children will enjoy Priscilla's antics and be able to connect her passion for gorillas to something they also care deeply about. I also want to know if that many different animal pajamas actually exist in the world.
pwbalto's review against another edition
4.0
I could look at Michael Emberley's art all day long. His faces edge just slightly into caricature, all the better to spotlight emotion or attitude. There's always something neat going on in the background, and always some reverberation from the text - beyond the simple one-to-one ratio of 'show what the words are saying. I always recall the patterned upholstery in It's Perfectly Normal - if you looked very very closely, characters sat on couches covered with fabric in a tiny uterus or vulva pattern. That's commitment to the story.
annsantori's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the story more than the illustrations, which just aren't my personal taste, but overall a sweet little story about a stubborn little girl who LOVES gorillas.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
4.0
Spunky main character and you learn a little about gorillas. The ending felt a tad abrupt.
maidmarianlib's review against another edition
4.0
Spunky heroine that really captures a child's obsessive nature.
brancrisp's review against another edition
5.0
What a delightful book! Loved the illustrations and the message. Highly recommended!
saragrochowski's review against another edition
5.0
This book is excellent! PRISCILLA GORILLA is a humorous, thoughtful story of a passionate girl whose love of gorillas sometimes gets a bit out of hand. A must have for home, library, and classroom collections.
jmshirtz's review against another edition
3.0
I'm really not a fan of bratty characters, so Priscilla didn't appeal to me much. I also wasn't really sure what the message was. I understood how Priscilla came around, but Mr. Todd was still a mystery to me. His gorilla dance was pretty awesome, though.
tashrow's review
5.0
The bestselling duo behind the Miss Brooks books returns with a new book. Priscilla loves gorillas, mostly because they get to do whatever they want. She acts like them and dances like them. She loves to wear her gorilla costume all the time, particularly at school. But because she acts like a gorilla, her teacher puts her in the Thinking Corner sometimes. As Priscilla starts to be seen as a troublemaker, other children join her in the Thinking Corner in their own costumes. But perhaps it’s not being really gorilla-like to be so troublesome, since gorillas are also known for cooperating together. Can Priscilla figure out how to be true to her own inner gorilla even if it means cooperating?
Bottner has such a way with capturing the spirit of childhood on the page. Priscilla speaks for all children as she struggles to navigate the lines between being troublesome, being an individual, and cooperating with others. Bottner writes in an engaging way, allowing the story to unwind at a natural pace that keeps readers caught up in the story. The book ends with Priscilla’s class visiting the zoo and the book beautifully comes full circle as cooperation merges with gorilla dancing.
Emberley’s illustrations are superb. He depicts all of the children in their animal costumes with a wry sense of humor, plushness, bent tails and wrinkles. One wants to crawl into a costume and join the fun. The depiction of Priscilla’s parents and teacher are also cleverly done, showing parents who are allowing their daughter to figure things out but also giving a gentle gorilla nudge in the right direction.
Funny and smart, I’m bananas about this picture book. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
Bottner has such a way with capturing the spirit of childhood on the page. Priscilla speaks for all children as she struggles to navigate the lines between being troublesome, being an individual, and cooperating with others. Bottner writes in an engaging way, allowing the story to unwind at a natural pace that keeps readers caught up in the story. The book ends with Priscilla’s class visiting the zoo and the book beautifully comes full circle as cooperation merges with gorilla dancing.
Emberley’s illustrations are superb. He depicts all of the children in their animal costumes with a wry sense of humor, plushness, bent tails and wrinkles. One wants to crawl into a costume and join the fun. The depiction of Priscilla’s parents and teacher are also cleverly done, showing parents who are allowing their daughter to figure things out but also giving a gentle gorilla nudge in the right direction.
Funny and smart, I’m bananas about this picture book. Appropriate for ages 4-6.