Willy the Wimp (Willy the Chimp) - Softcover

Browne, Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406356417 ISBN 13: 9781406356410

Publisher: Walker Books, 2014

Synopsis

Celebrate the 30th birthday of this classic story about a gentle chimp fed up of being bullied.

Willy wouldn’t hurt a fly – he even apologizes when someone hits him. The suburban gorillas call him Willy the Wimp. Then, one day, Willy answers a body-building advert ... with hilarious results! Celebrate 30 years of the classic picture book in this special anniversary edition by multiple-award-winner Anthony Browne.

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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

Review:

Still looking good on the 30th anniversary of its publication, Willy The Wimp provides both an entertaining read and a lesson in life for younger children. * The Book Bag * Anthony Browne is just so clever! I loved this book when I shared it with my own children and on re-reading, it has not lost an iota of its appeal. Adults will love the subtle humour in the pictures and text and children will come to appreciate the book more and more on each re-reading. The hilarious story subtly conveys an important message about looking beyond appearances and standing up to bullies. * Parents in Touch *

About this edition

• Publisher: Walker Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1406356417
• ISBN 13: 9781406356410
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Browne Anthony