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Magilla Gorilla

Storytime for Kids

Published
October 1, 2026
Duration
5:02
Summary source
description
Last updated
Nov 1, 2026

Discusses kids, family.

Summary

This classic Golden Book tells the story of Magilla Gorilla, a resident of Mr. Peebles' pet shop who is eventually adopted by Professor Wiggins to work on a Brazilian banana plantation. Although the journey is filled with adventure—including a shipboard voyage, a vibrant Carnival celebration, and a heroic encounter with wild hogs—the pair initially strugg…

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This classic Golden Book tells the story of Magilla Gorilla, a resident of Mr. Peebles' pet shop who is eventually adopted by Professor Wiggins to work on a Brazilian banana plantation. Although the journey is filled with adventure—including a shipboard voyage, a vibrant Carnival celebration, and a heroic encounter with wild hogs—the pair initially struggles to revive their dilapidated farm. Success finally arrives with the help of local inhabitants who assist in cultivating the land, yet Magill

Themes

  • kids
  • family