The story revolves around a young girl named Hannah, who loves gorillas and desperately wishes to see one in real life. However, her father is too busy to take notice of her wishes or spend time with her. On the eve of her birthday, Hannah receives a toy gorilla as a gift. Miraculously, the toy comes to life at midnight and transforms into a real gorilla. The gorilla takes Hannah on a magical and adventurous night out, fulfilling her dream of seeing a gorilla but also giving her the companionship and attention she craves from her father. The adventure ends as a dream (or does it?), and the story concludes with a hopeful note as Hannah’s father seems to realise the importance of spending quality time with his daughter.
Genre: fantasy, family, adventure, animals
Themes: loneliness, friendship, imagination, empathy
Age: 5+ years old
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