Murilla Gorilla and the Hammock Problem (Murilla Gorilla #3)
by Jennifer Lloyd (Author) Jacqui Lee (Illustrator)
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PreS-Gr 3--Jungle detective Murilla Gorilla is back in this charming new story. When she heads to the Mango Market to fill her empty fridge, Murilla is immediately sent to Okapi's hammock stall to investigate a mysterious hole in one of his hammocks. Using items from her detective backpack (a notebook, magnifying glass, and fish disguise), Murilla discovers the culprit (no spoilers here). She is so tired from the work that she nearly goes home without any groceries, but her grumbling tummy reminds her of her original task. This story has short chapters with appropriate vocabulary and plenty of low-key humor. Lee's illustrations weave in and out of the text but also take up entire pages. As in the other books in this series, the images continue to be the perfect accompaniment to the text, with their soft colors, easily readable expressions, and humorous touches. This lively, easy mystery will engage independent readers and work nicely as a read-aloud.--Catherine Callegari, Gay-Kimball Library, Troy, NH
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New York Times "Will delight emerging readers."
School Library Journal "Charming."
Publisher's Weekly "This early reader is a pleasure."
Kirkus Reviews "The playful silliness of the book will appeal to emerging readers. Give this one to fans of Amelia Bedelia—Murilla Gorilla has the same sort of clueless charm."
Booklist "Maybe this series should be called 'My First Page Turner.'"
Barnes & Noble Kids Blog
Jennifer Lloyd is the author of Ella's Umbrellas, One Winter Night and Looking for Loons. When she is not at her writing desk, she works as a kindergarten teacher in Blainville, Quebec. Her students provide her with a wealth of ideas, as do her own two children. Jennifer loves teaching beginning writing to her students, many learning in a second language. She also gives workshops in classrooms around the Laurentians and Montreal.
Jacqui Lee graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Design, and currently lives and works in London, UK. This is her first book.
JUV002020 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Apes, Monkeys, etc.
JUV028000 - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories
JUV043000 - Juvenile Fiction | Readers | Beginner
