No Fits, Nilson!
Book - 2013
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In this engaging story of self-control, Amelia helps her mammoth gorilla Nilson to control his temper. As Amelia and Nilson run errands with her mother, Amelia comforts Nilson when he throws a tantrum, or soothes him before the tantrum takes over. Her constant reminder of "No fits, Nilson!&q... Read More »
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Add a SummaryAmelia and Nilson are inseparable. They play together, eat together, and with some exceptions (Nilson is afraid of water so no baths) they’re never out of one another’s sight. The fact that Amelia is a little girl and Nilson a gigantic blue gorilla? Not an issue. What is an issue is the fact that Nilson has a terribly short fuse. Good thing Amelia knows exactly what to do to calm him down. Don’t want to go with mom to do chores? Amelia calls them adventures instead. Nilson’s getting testy waiting in line at the post office? Amelia hands him her froggy purse. It’s the moment that Nilson gets the the last banana ice cream that Amelia’s composure finally breaks down. Now she’s the one who’s upset. Fortunately, Nilson knows the perfect way to make everything right again.
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A toddler tames her blue gorilla friend in this sweet tale of tantrums, tears, and banana ice cream.
Love this book. My 18 month old does as well. I think it's perfect for any age.
Meltdowns make for good picture book fodder. Add in a giant blue gorilla with a penchant for wristwear and you’ve got yourself a picture book as fine as fish hair. A treat to eye and ear alike, Ohora is truly coming into his own with a book that truly has universal appeal. And a gorilla. But I repeat myself.