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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 169 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1248
Category: Book
Author: Peggy Rathmann
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Studio: Putnam Juvenile
Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
Label: Putnam Juvenile
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Board book
Edition: Brdbk
Reading Level: Baby-Preschool
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 34
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0399230033
EAN: 9780399230035
ASIN: 0399230033
Publication Date: February 21, 1996
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Product Description
A zookeeper finds his normal nighttime routine upset when a mischievous little gorilla steals his keys and lets all his animal charges out of their cages, in a board book edition of the popular picture book.
Amazon.com Review
"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 Hudson
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Fun and funny September 30, 2008
A wonderful story. Classic kids' book. They love the art work! A terrific little book for kids. A goodbook before 10 minutes tlll Bed Time. It's sturdy.
Better Than Goodnight Moon September 13, 2008
Opposed to other reviews, my personal opinion is that Good Night Gorilla is better than Goodnight Moon (although both are great bedtime stories). Funny and filled with great illustrations, Good Night Gorilla is a charming reader. My sons just love it. Another bedtime story I'd recommend and they love is Ladybug Baby Bug, by Janice and Mark Perkins.
Wonderful! September 3, 2008
My 14-month old son runs to the bookshelf, grabs this book, and thrusts it in our direction to read to him over and over again - he just can't get enough of it! My husband and I have each read it to him dozens of times and happily we aren't bored of it either; the illustrations are excellent, and the story is creative and funny. I highly recommend this book.
 Avoid this September 1, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
A very poor book compared to "Goodnight Moon". Just mooching off the the "good night" kiddie book market.
First book to generate a laugh August 24, 2008
My son has been reading this since he was 8 mos old, he loves to look at the pictures (there are minimal words) while I describe what is going on. At about 11 mos, when he got to the page where the zookeeper's wife finds Gorilla in bed, he laughed out loud! It's so cute to see him "get it."
As he gets older, there are many smaller details in the pictures that will catch his attention, so it's a nice book that will grow with him.
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