Amelia must continually remind her gorilla friend, Nilson, not to have fits, especially when they are running errands with her mother, but sometimes Amelia stomps and growls, too.

In this novel-in-verse that picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob, Ruby recounts her life before the circus when her caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa comes for a visit. Ruby's story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob . Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories...

Little Gorilla's family and friends try to help him overcome his special growing pains.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of gorillas, Earth's largest apes. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why gorillas do little but eat and sleep"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of gorillas, one of many animals kept in zoos.

"A little boy has a lot of explaining to do when a gorilla comes over and makes a mess of the house...but that's not even the bad news"--

Summoned to the Great Gorilla Villa by King Big Daddy to meet the newest member of their family, ten gorillas arrive on time using various forms of transportation, including hot-air balloon, taxicab, and pogo stick.

When his father brings a gorilla home from the zoo, a little boy remains friends with the furry visitor even after it must be returned to Africa.

Describes how gorillas live, grow, learn, eat, and the dangers they face.