The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up
Descriere: Pongo is a young, mischievous African gorilla. He wants to grow up to be brave and clever like his dad. But it's not until his sister, Whoopsie, is born that Pongo discovers growing up isn't just about chest-thumping.
Autori: Jill Tomlinson | Editura: Egmont Books (UK) | Anul aparitiei: 2004 | ISBN: 9781405210812 | Numar de pagini: 95 | Categorie: Children's
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