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Willy and Hugh

By Anthony Browne

Adjectives

heartwarming engaging charming

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Willy the chimpanzee feels lonely until he literally bumps into Hugh Jape, a much larger gorilla. Despite their differences, they become best friends. Hugh protects Willy from a bully, and Willy helps Hugh overcome his fear of spiders. Together, they share adventures and discover the true meaning of friendship.

About the author

Anthony Browne is a well-known British author and illustrator of children's books. He is famous for his imaginative stories and unique drawings, especially in books like 'Gorilla' and 'Willy the Wimp'. Anthony often uses clever details and surprises in his pictures, making his books fun to read and look at for children of all ages.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2008

Community rating

Average score: 4

From 3 readers

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