^This is based on a true story, and while some elements of it, like the character, Bob, were fictional, most of the story is true. This is the story about a gorilla named Ivan who was part of a display at a mall in America (where else would something like this happen!). Ivan learns about a zoo that looks like heaven to him compared to the conditions he is forced to live in. He starts making drawings to show that he wants to be free. This is a really sweet book, and I would recommend it to all kids. There is also a movie based on the book, which I enjoyed.