Ape

Each of the five kinds of great ape that exist in the world are depicted in this book. Orang-utans, chimps, bonobos and gorillas and their habits are all explored using a combination of accessible language and detailed illustration.

We see how they swing, stomp, chatter and play in many ways just like the fifth kind of ape – the human! There is a thought-provoking note at the end of the book, which points out that, despite our similarities, we have hunted our fellow apes and need to conserve their land in the future.

The intricate, almost photographic illustrations in this book really bring each of the apes portrayed to life – their eyes are particularly beguiling. For younger readers there is much to discover in the illustrations alone, while older readers will enjoy the facts revealed on each page.