Good Night Gorilla

Good Night Gorilla

by Peggy Rathmann

What it's about:
An oblivious zoo keeper makes his rounds saying goodnight to the animals. Little does he know that the gorilla has stolen his keys and is letting his friends out of their cages. They follow the zoo keeper back to his house and sneak into his bedroom. His wife discovers their uninvited guests and takes the animals back to their own beds...or so she thinks!

Why we like it:
1) There are actually very few words in this simple story. This makes it easy for the reader to improvise and engage the child according to their development level and interests.
2) The brightly colored illustrations are captivating. There are new things to discover on each page every time you read it. My son likes to find the "hidden" balloons and moons!

Suggested Age Range:
We checked this book out of the library when my son was about 15 months old. He probably would have enjoyed it much earlier than that, although his ability to find the details in pictures has really blossomed recently. So, younger children might not find the book as captivating as he does.

Additional Details:
Copyright 1994
Putnam Oversized Board Book Edition, 2004
G.P. Putnam's Sons
ISBN 978-0-399-24260-1
$12.99