Good Night, Gorilla
by Peggy Rathmann
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Author: Peggy RathmannEdition: Board book
Audio: English (Published)
Format: Animated
Published: 1997
ISBN: 0590210548
Number of pages: 34
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Book Reviews of Good Night, Gorilla
Book Review: Such an enjoyable experience
Summary: 5 Stars
My grandsons love this book and so do I. The details of the book are almost magical. The animals have toys and books in their cages. The keys on the key rings match up to the colors of the cages. As the animals follow "Mr. and Mrs. Zookeeper" across the lawn the neighbors in the windows of one of the houses go from one, to two, to three. The colors are beautiful and it is an enjoyable experience for the reader no matter what his age. I am buying this book for all the special people in my life who have children, just like I do the Shel Silverstein books.
Summary of Good Night, Gorilla
"Good night, Gorilla," says the weary watchman as he walks by the gorilla cage on his nightly rounds at the zoo. The gorilla answers by quietly pickpocketing the guard's keys, stealthily trailing him, and unlocking the cages of every animal the oblivious fellow bids goodnight to. Looking much like an exhausted father, the uniformed guard traipses home toward his cottage, while the lonely zoo animals softly parade behind him. The animals manage to slip into his bedroom and nestle unnoticed near his sleepy wife--until the bold little gorilla goes so far as to snuggle up beside her as she turns out the light. Author and illustrator Peggy Rathmann (creator of the Caldecott-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria) relies more on the nuances of her jewel-toned pictures than on words to pace this giggly bedtime story, making it perfect for observant preschoolers. In one inky-black spread, Rathmann lets only the shocked, wide-open eyes of the guard's wife tell us that the gorilla has been detected! Tiny details such as the faithful, banana-toting mouse and sky-bound pink balloon that appear in each picture keep this book fresh, magical, and fun--even after countless bedtime readings. (Baby to preschool) --Gail HudsonSubjects Books
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