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The Gentle Gorilla is a story about being kind, being brave, and what it means to be strong. It takes place in Lumina, a lovely green forest with streams, tall trees, pink birds, elephants, monkeys, frogs, and bugs.
A big silverback gorilla named Baraka lives in the middle of the forest. A lot of animals are scared of him because he is so big and strong. Some people think that the fiercest and biggest animal should be in charge. Baraka doesn't want power, though. He is kind, quiet, and careful. When birds' nests fall, he helps them get back up, finds lost animals' young and brings them food.
Zuri, a proud and quick cat, doesn't get why Baraka is being nice. She thinks that strong animals should be in charge of weak ones. He helps smaller animals, and she laughs at him and asks him why he doesn't use his strength to become king. Baraka says that being strong without being kind is also being weak.
Lumina will later face a lot of risks. Animals start to fight over water because of an awful drought. A rock blocks the river, floods rush through the forest, and fires threaten homes and lives. Strangers who are hungry also show up and use fear to get people's attention.
Baraka stays calm and brave no matter what. He shows the animals that being brave doesn't always mean being loud. To be truly brave, one may need to ask for help, look out for those who are weak, forgive an enemy, own up to a mistake, and choose kindness over anger.
When the animals do what Baraka does, they learn how to work together. No living thing can handle all problems by itself, they know that. She learns that a kind heart can be stronger than fear, pride, or force in the end. Baraka shows that real strength isn't about controlling other people; it's about using power to help, protect, and bring everyone together in friendship, peace, and hope.
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About the author
Little Author Biography:
Aqeel Ahmed is a writer from Canada. He has written many books on different topics, such as religious holidays, money, business, health, mental health, relationships, dating, AI, and children’s stories. Readers like his writing because it is clear, interesting, and full of useful ideas. His books can be enjoyed by people of many ages and backgrounds.
Aqeel has lived in Canada for about 37 years. He became interested in writing when he was young. He spent a lot of time reading books and imagining his own stories. As he grew older, he started writing and sharing his work with friends and family. Even though he had talent, he did not think writing would become his main career at first.
Everything changed when he found a chance to write a book about religious holidays. His first book was about Eid al-Fitr. It became phenomenally successful because he explained the holiday’s history and meaning in a straightforward way that people of all faiths could understand. This success motivated him to keep writing and explore more topics and genres.
One of Aqeel’s biggest achievements is his ability to write about many subjects. He has written more than 650 books and hopes to write about two thousand more in the future. His books on Kids & teens Stories and business, Mental Health and some other topics have helped people improve their finances. His health and mental health books have supported readers who want better well-being. His books about relationships have offered comfort and guidance. His children’s and teen stories have inspired young readers to imagine new worlds and dream big.
Even with his success, Aqeel stays humble. He believes his results come from hard work, love of writing, and dedication. Today, he is a respected author and speaker, and his books are found in many libraries and bookstores around the world.
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Book Description:
Total Pages:116.
Book Size: 6” × 9” – Inches.
Cover: Soft, Glossy.
Interior book: Color Pages.
Suitable ages: 08–18+
