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Description
Meet Willy, a young chimpanzee who's tired of being pushed around by the gorilla gang in his neighborhood. Determined not to be a wimp any longer, he begins a personal training program to build muscle and confidence. As he works out and stands up for himself, the bullies start to see him in a new light, and the story shows how perseverance can change the way others treat you.
Quick Summary
Anthony Browne's illustrations are what really make this book special kids and adults alike will find little surprises hidden in the pictures that make you want to look again and again. "Willy the Wimp" follows a small chimp who's constantly picked on by a neighborhood gang of gorillas and decides he's done being scared, so he starts a hilarious self-improvement plan involving gym equipment and protein shakes. It's a quick, funny read that young kids can handle almost independently, and it's perfect for anyone who's ever felt small or picked on and dreamed of standing up for themselves. Parents will appreciate that it opens the door to conversations about bullying and confidence without being preachy about it. If you enjoy Browne's work, "The Tunnel" is another of his books that plays with the line between imagination and reality.