'Good night, Gorilla', says the night watchman as he finishes his rounds at the zoo. But Gorilla has other ideas, deftly pick-pocketing the watchman's keys and letting himself, Elephant, Lion, Hyena, Giraffe and Armadillo out of his cage. The watchman makes his way home and into bed, unaware that the zoo has followed him home!
"Good Night Gorilla" by Peggy Rathman is the perfect bedtime read from the award-winning author of "The Day the Babies Crawled Away."
Follow along in this delightful bedtime adventure, and discover the hilarious secret the animals have up their sleeves. Will everyone be in their beds when bedtime arrives? Sneak along behind the zookeeper's back to find out who gets the last laugh in this riotous good-night romp.
Toddlers and young children aged 2 and above will delight in the beautifully crafted illustrations and the calming, easy-to-follow text of this zoo story. A perfect bedtime read, "Good Night Gorilla" is sure to captivate young readers who enjoy classics like "Goodnight Moon" and "Good Night, Little Bear."
About the Author:
Peggy Rathmann, distinguished for her creative storytelling, transformed a personal incident into her first children's book, "Ruby the Copycat." Subsequently, "Good Night Gorilla" became an American Library Association Notable Children's Book, showcasing Rathmann's exceptional storytelling talent.
Note: Peggy Rathmann's inspiration for "Good Night Gorilla" stems from her deep love for gorillas and her initial desire to teach them sign language, which eventually translated into her passion for drawing pictures of these magnificent creatures.
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