a b Reuters (November 18, 1986). Reputed Drug Kingpin Slain. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 30, 2013.

He was once asked to present a programme on children’s books, in a cage with some gorillas - but one gorilla bit him badly on the leg. It didn’t put him off them, but, he says “you wouldn’t catch me going into a cage with one again!” This resource supports young students in creating a story based on one that is familiar, by providing a base structure for them to elaborate on. Perfect for junior primary classes, this activity is sure to engage and excite children's learning of literature. What is the book 'Willy the Wimp' about?November 22, 1986). Reputed Drug Kingpin Buried in Style. Associated Press. Retrieved May 30, 2013. In 2001-2002 I took a job as writer and illustrator at Tate Britain working with children using art as a stimulus to inspire visual literacy and creative writing activities. It was during this time that I conceived and produced The Shape Game. November 19, 1986). Flashy funeral is certain for drug kingpin. Spokane Chronicle. Retrieved May 30, 2013. Willy is a beloved storybook character who appears in a series of books written and illustrated by Anthony Browne. Willy the Wimp is a chimpanzee with a kind and gentle nature, who takes it upon himself to become fit and strong so that he doesn't seem like so much of a wimp anymore. How does this resource support junior primary students?

However, children may find this book humorous through the pictures portrayed by Browne. The pictures and colour offered 'something which gives form to ideas and to which we can attach our ideas' (Doonan, 1993, p.7). This can be seen in Browne's representation of Willy's change in physical appearance. Willy starts off crouched down, with sadness in his face and a pale-coloured vest in opposition to the end where he is standing up, stretched out, has a happy expression and his vest is bright red. This is portrayed both through the illustration and words as the words follow Willy's journey as he gets bigger, which is emphasised in capital's 'and BIGGER!' when he has reached his final stage. There are plenty of other ways that you can support your class with literature responses. For example, this reading comprehension on The Bear Who Came to Babysit is an ideal age-appropriate lesson for your English class. You can find the Twinkl Original eBook here. What is the Willy the Wimp story about? A Browne classic although not so much of the magical realism. This is a "think-positive tale", the humour coming from our empathy with the classic underdog, his caricature modesty and puniness when compared with the burly gorillas, his character staying the same despite his inflated muscles, and his ego crashing at the end when he he walks into the lamppost. It’s perfect for junior primary classes, and a wonderful introduction to the world of character creation for budding young writers.

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Wattley, Philip; Sullivan, Paul; O'Brien, John; Baumann, Edward (November 19, 1986). Drug King Stokes Killed In Ambush. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 30, 2013. If "Gorilla" (1983) was the book which made Browne's name as the artist to draw gorilla's, " Willy the Wimp " introduced us to his alter ego - "a chimpanzee living in a world of gorillas" according to Browne. Not a difficult relationship for children to identify with - the classic gorilla barging Willy off the pavement, the bully, the bodybuilder. Gordon Fraser became a close friend and taught me a lot about card design which was to prove very useful when I came to do children’s books. I experimented with many styles and many subjects from snowmen to dogs with big eyes to gorillas. I sent some of my designs to various children’s book publishers and it was through one of these that I met Julia MacRae who was to become my editor for the next 20 years. She taught me much of what I know about writing and illustrating children’s books. a b (November 21, 1986). Thousands Pay Respects at Reputed Drug Kingpin's Burial Service. Associated Press. Retrieved May 30, 2013. Probably my most successful book is Gorilla,published in 1983, and it was during this period that I was badly bitten by a gorilla whilst being filmed for television at my local zoo.