Ivan The Gorilla Picture Book. In 2013 it was named the winner of the newbery medal. The one and only ivan is a 2012 children's novel written by katherine applegate and illustrated by patricia castelao.
Like the character in the one and only ivan book and movie, the true story reveals that he likely lived in a troop (a group of eight to ten gorillas), which was headed by one, or more than one, adult male silverbacks. Gradually, public pressure built until a better way of life for ivan was found at zoo atlanta. Ivan's legacy has been honored through two books:
This picture book is not narrated by ivan, which is a shame, because ivan had such a unique voice and a wry sense of humor.
I, too, was *wowed* by the true story that is beautifuly told by katherine applegate. Inspire, provide vision, advocate for, and nurture younger generations to bring about conservation. Rather, this is a biography about ivan the gorilla, from his infancy in africa amongst the other gorillas, his capture by poachers and subsequent arrival in america, his childhood as a human, his internment at the. This picture book is not narrated by ivan, which is a shame, because ivan had such a unique voice and a wry sense of humor.