In a cool, misty rain forest, a gorilla family is starting its day. As the group3s females forage for food, babies and young gorillas chase, play in the trees, and tumble in the undergrowth. All this everyday activity is watched by the family3s leaderCa huge, 400-pound, male silverback gorilla. This book introduces young animal lovers to a gorilla family and the important role of its leaderCone of the animal kingdom3s true gentle giants.