Colour photographs and Patterson's personal reactions present the story of Koko, a young gorilla who has been taught sign language. The gorilla's teacher relates Koko's desire for a kitten, the gorilla's instant loving care for the kitten, and his grief at the pet's untimely death. A heartwarming look at the emotional and intellectual abilities of this gentle giant. Black and white illustration. Five legends from the Coast Salish explore greed, foolishness, sharing, determination, and friendship.
Stories are of varied length.
To avoid being given a bath, Kyle decides that he can keep clean by not doing anything at all. When Kyle discovers that his mother will still give him a bath, Kyle decides he might just as well make the bath worthwhile. In the end, his mother realizes that Kyle would enjoy bathtime more if he took a bath by himself. An enjoyable book about independence by a Saskatchewan writer.