| Willy the Wimp |  | Author: A. Browne
Publisher: Tandem Library
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Media: School & Library Binding
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 8.8 x 0.4
ISBN: 0613566998
EAN: 9780613566995
ASIN: 0613566998
Publication Date: December 2003
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Willy is kind and gentle, and bullied by the suburban gorilla gang who call him "Willy the Wimp". Desperate to do something about his situation, Willy answers a bodybuilding advert and grows big and strong, determined no-one will ever call him "wimp" again. As with so many of Anthony Browne's books, this story works on several levels with sophisticated pictures combining with a simply told story. Within the story there is a serious message, but it is also a humorous tale and young children will delight in the way Willy succeeds in his dream. --Philippa Reece
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Willy is NOT a wimp! August 5, 2007
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This is a lovely book. Perfect for children from around 6 to 9 - as the humour and situations better fit the slightly older child's humour and experience.
Willy decides to change the way he looks (from wimp to muscle-bound!)as a result of being bullied. He works out, eats a special diet and, over time, achieves his dream. He eventually saves a girl gorilla from the bullies (who run away at the mere sight of him). However, what the book emphasises beautifully is that, while he has changed the way he initially appears to others, he is still the same caring (and a bit silly!) gorilla inside.
A lovely book for encouraging children to look beyond appearances. It also offers a wonderful message that we CAN change, with determination and commitment.
A lovely, funny and uplifting book!
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