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  • Age Range: 3 - 5 years
  • Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Dial Books (June 13, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0803738528
  • ISBN-13: 978-0803738522
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.3 x 10.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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3.0 out of 5 starsAlmost perfect.
By Grasshopper on December 4, 2013
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I'm sure I'll receive some "not helpful" votes for departing from popular opinion on this one, but I'm not a Nilson fan. Or, rather, I'm not a fan of what works to stop Nilson's fits.

I LOVE the artwork, and the Amelia-Nilson relationship has tremendous kid appeal. Kids love stories where children have power over big things. I also like that our little Amelia is shown building with blocks, riding a scooter, playing a ukulele - not just doing "girly" things. She's my kind of kid.

The story follows Amelia and her special friend Nilson through a day, with impatient Nilson often on the verge of fits. Amelia or her mom help him calm down when he gets upset. Problem is, half of the examples use food to get Nilson to behave:

When Nilson can't get his sneakers on. Amelia calms him by reminding that he can have banana pancakes for breakfast. Next page, Nilson is seen drinking happily from the syrup bottle.

When Nilson wants someone else's banana on the train, Amelia's mom says, "If you both sit quietly, we'll get banana ice cream on the way home." Amelia then covers Nilson's mouth and chants the words "banana ice cream" all the way to their stop.

I get the gorilla-banana connection, but I wish the book hadn't gone to junk food as a reward. Or, at least, I wish there had been more, other examples to balance it out. We're not fond of promising treats for good behavior.

Which brings me to the other quibble with the book: When Nilson gets the last scoop of banana ice cream, Amelia has a FIT. She drops to the ground, growls, and roars, "I WANT BANANA ICE CREAM!" So Nilson gives her his.

On one hand, it is a kind, empathetic act. But, on the other hand, it is rewarding the fit.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsYou won't like him when he's angry
By E. R. Bird HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWER on June 13, 2013
Format: Hardcover
The small child is a frightening beast. A truly terrifying creature that can level the most powerful adult with the mere pitch of their fury laden screams. As a children's librarian I used to tell my husband that mine was one of the few jobs I knew where an average day was punctuated by human sobs and screams of terror, misery, and fury. What then is the reasoning behind the idea that you should read a child a book about a fellow kiddo having a meltdown? Well, kids can get a lot out of that kind of identification. They can put themselves into the role of the parent, to a certain extent. Or maybe it's just good old schadenfreude. Better her than me, eh? Whatever the reasoning, meltdowns make for good picture book fodder. Add in a giant blue gorilla with a penchant for wristwear and you've got yourself a picture book as fine as fish hair. A treat to eye and ear alike, Ohora is truly coming into his own with a book that truly has universal appeal. And a gorilla. But I repeat myself.

Amelia and Nilson are inseparable. They play together, eat together, and with some exceptions (Nilson is afraid of water so no baths) they're never out of one another's sight. The fact that Amelia is a little girl and Nilson a gigantic blue gorilla? Not an issue. What is an issue is the fact that Nilson has a terribly short fuse. Good thing Amelia knows exactly what to do to calm him down. Don't want to go with mom to do chores? Amelia calls them adventures instead. Nilson's getting testy waiting in line at the post office? Amelia hands him her froggy purse. It's the moment that Nilson gets the the last banana ice cream that Amelia's composure finally breaks down. Now she's the one who's upset. Fortunately, Nilson knows the perfect way to make everything right again.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat for Toddlers
By MommyInHeels on July 31, 2015
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I bought this book after about two months of my toddler throwing fit after fit after fit. The story is adorable. Amelia and Nilson, a gorilla, do everything together. Sometimes Nilson gets frustrated and Amelia helps calm him down by saying " No fits, Nilson!" I really enjoyed the funky illustrations. My toddler still throws fits (bummer) but he did enjoy the book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA nice little story with sweet illustrations
By lks99 on November 24, 2014
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A nice little story with sweet illustrations...a fun way to talk with your child about tantrums and how "silly" they can be...sometimes all it takes is one little "bump" and the temper explodes. And while the emotion is big and important, how one deals with it is just as important.
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3.0 out of 5 starsBook has been great in teaching my daughter to more adequately deal with ...
By SO on September 18, 2014
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Book has been great in teaching my daughter to more adequately deal with her tantrums. I ended up changing details of the story to incorporate more coping skills, but the book definitely provides good basic structure. I only give 3 stars because any time Nilson throws a fit he gets something in order to stop.

I think I'd buy the book alone for the pictures. The illustrations are fantastic. I think that illustrations for children's books are half the battle. I also love that the book takes place in NYC.
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5.0 out of 5 starsCharming and helpful
By Mom of 2 on June 15, 2013
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Don't you just love it when a book pleases so thoroughly and also delivers a message? No Fits Nilson is fun and engaging - my 6 year old and 3 year old boys both love it. It is beautifully illustrated and cleverly written. And, it sends the message that life works out really well when you are able to find a way around your inner gorilla-tantrum.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book for your gorilla eyes

Great illustration & funny, relatable tale. A must have for parents of young children, illustration nerds & banana enthusiasts.

Published 1 day ago by Pavlov's other dog
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book!

My 2 year old LOVES this book!

Published 7 months ago by C.B.
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Love this book. Perfect for my daughters (3 & 5). They love figuring it out at the end.

Published 8 months ago by jay davis
5.0 out of 5 starsAmelia and Nilson are adorable

My three year old loves Reading this book and she adores Nilson. Sne insists on making Banana pancakes for breakfast!

Published 9 months ago by Eileen
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My little nephew loves this book and asks for us to read it again and again.

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Published 18 months ago by Matthew J. Copeland
5.0 out of 5 starsgift, i loved it.

Okay, i Gave this gift to some kids. Parents didn't really like the gift so didn't get a lot of play. I thought it was a great book. :))) still do

Published 18 months ago by arden b
1.0 out of 5 starsNot what I expected

I bought this in hopes that I could read it to my step-son and help him with his temper tantrums. I was very disappointed in the message that it relays. Read more

Published on March 13, 2014 by Aimee E.
5.0 out of 5 starsBeautiful and sweet, good emotional discussion.

My son and I love this book. The pictures are fun for both of us, and the story gives us a chance to talk about difficult emotions, fits, and using self control to get us to the... Read more

Published on January 28, 2014 by ChavahAZ

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