A lovely story with a lovely message that although you may be different from everyone else, it doesn't matter and can actually be a blessing.
Cute illustrations too.
My daughter loved this book.

Sweet book about a gorilla named Albert who is born with extra-large feet. Albert is embarrassed by his difference despite his parents reminding him that he is perfect. After an adventure in the woods Albert learns to love and appreciate his huge feet!

This book has advanced vocabulary (it's always important to read books with vocabulary that is above a child's level), a sweet story that teaches about differences, a problem, and a solution.

I will read this book with my students.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Though the illustrations in this book were lovely and the idea was great , the execution just didn't sit with me for some reason. Perhaps the language was a little too "grown up" for children?

A warm look at a self-conscious little gorilla, who only sees problems where his humongous feet are concerned. His parents don't see an issue and want him to think himself fine and his feet perfectly acceptable, but he can't get his head round that idea. (He can probably get his plates round his head, but that's not important.) Is there any use to such large feet, and can anything happen to prove their worth to him? Well, yes, in this book that is more than engaging enough for the young reader, or someone being read to. I'm not sure why his feet are supposed to stop him being jumped over in leapfrog, but the feel of the piece, with its attractive art, is a lot more important, and the sense of encouragement should be palpable. Four stars.

Albert was born a little bit different. And while he appreciates his difference when he is young, when he grows up a bit he sees his difference as a bother rather than an asset. But an adventure with his best friend and his best friend's kind words help him reframe his attitude. I really enjoyed the vibrant illustrations and the sweet story.