Books Like Boy and the Gorilla, The
Families who loved Boy and the Gorilla, The by Jackie Azua Kramer often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Boy and the Gorilla, The by Jackie Azua Kramer often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is processing the death of a mother or a primary caregiver and needs a safe, non-judgmental space to express their confusion and grief. While the story begins at a funeral, it quickly moves into a gentle dialogue between a young boy and a large, imaginary gorilla who stays by his side through the following days. The gorilla acts as a patient listener, answering the boy's hardest questions like "Where did she go?" and "When will I stop feeling sad?" with honesty and warmth. This book is an essential tool for parents of children aged 4 to 8 who are struggling to verbalize their feelings. It models how to keep a loved one's memory alive while slowly reconnecting with the world and the remaining family members, specifically the father. It is a secular, poetic, and deeply comforting resource that validates that it is okay to be sad for as long as you need.
