Book Descriptions
for Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
As the zookeeper makes his final nocturnal rounds, bidding his animal charges good-night, he is followed by a mischievous young gorilla who unlocks the cage of every animal after the keeper passes. Before long, there's a long line of animals following the unwitting zookeeper all the way home to his bedroom! Wryly expressive illustrations help to tell the story in this perfect bedtime book for young children who will delight in the little gorilla's antics. (Ages 2-5)
CCBC Choices 1994. © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1994. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From Caldecott Medal–winning author Peggy Rathmann, this beloved classic tells the story of a mischievous gorilla and his bedtime pals—perfect for fans young and old!
“A clever, comforting bedtime story.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
An ALA Notable Children’s Book • A Parenting Magazine Best Children’s Books of the Year • An E.B. White Read Aloud Award Finalist
Good night, Gorilla . . .
Good night, Elephant . . .
It’s bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who’s that short, furry guy with the keys in his hand and the playful grin?
Little night owls will love sneaking along with Gorilla and all his nighttime animal friends in this delightful, hilarious board book that’s sure to become a cherished part of children’s bedtime routines.
“A clever, comforting bedtime story.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
An ALA Notable Children’s Book • A Parenting Magazine Best Children’s Books of the Year • An E.B. White Read Aloud Award Finalist
Good night, Gorilla . . .
Good night, Elephant . . .
It’s bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who’s that short, furry guy with the keys in his hand and the playful grin?
Little night owls will love sneaking along with Gorilla and all his nighttime animal friends in this delightful, hilarious board book that’s sure to become a cherished part of children’s bedtime routines.
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.