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Good Night, Gorilla Audiobook
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Say goodnight to the zany zoo animals featured in Peggy Rathmann’s Good Night, Gorilla!
"Good night, Gorilla," says the zookeeper. But mischievous Gorilla isn't quite ready to go to sleep. He'd rather follow the zookeeper on his rounds and let all of the other animals out of their cages. Little night owls can sneak along with Gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous goodnight romp. Full of expressive, adorable detail, this story from Caldecott Medal winning author Peggy Rathmann is sure to become a beloved part of children's own bedtime rituals.Download and start listening now!
"Every baby/toddler I know who has encountered this book loves it. I love it too, and the Scholastic/Weston Woods animated version on DVD is a lot of fun, too. It very gently adds just a little more punch to an already-wonderful story (the majority of which is told via the illustrations--no text really, beyond "Good Night..."). This is a classic -- a book you'll read over and over, and continue to enjoy along with your little ones."
— Shauna (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Children can identify with the animals, who have toys in their cages…and resist being left alone in their “rooms” all night; they will also enjoy some minor subplots.”
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“A fun, chaotic situation evolves in this lively [book].”
— Midwest Book Review
Good Night, Gorilla Listener Reviews
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" This is one of my favorite children's books. I keep a copy at my desk in my home office. When I am up late working, and I am tired, discouraged, lonely, I'll read this again before I turn in for the night. "
— Joan, 2/18/2014 -
" Good memories,good memories. My little sister Claire LOVES this book. This book is so cute, but I don`t really read this book because I`m 8, but my sister is 3 and this is her favorite book. "
— Audrey, 2/3/2014 -
" This is Eli's favorite night time book. "
— Jeremy, 1/28/2014 -
" What's up with the little red balloon? I find it enjoying to follow the gorilla through the night as he seceretly follows the zoo keeper. "
— Travis, 1/24/2014 -
" Cute book for pre-readers, very few words the pictures really tell the story. Good for making predictions and having a conversation, not sure it would work in a whole group setting though. "
— Megan, 1/19/2014 -
" Clever. It's a classic! "
— Christy, 1/11/2014 -
" This is my son's favorite night time story. He loves the art and the animals. Fun for young children. "
— Erin, 12/24/2013 -
" A gorilla steals the zookeepers keys and the animals follow him home. This a favorite at 18 months! We find something new in the illustrations every time--The mouse, the balloons, and the things in the cages. "
— Emelia, 12/6/2013 -
" Cute book! What happens when gorilla steals the zookeeper's keys? "
— Cindi, 12/5/2013 -
" This was sooo cute! "
— Jeanine, 11/21/2013 -
" Excellent children's book/especially the big board book size! "
— Nora, 9/10/2013 -
" Lots of fun things going on in the pictures in this one! "
— Josh, 8/28/2013 -
" I love kid's book--got this for Grandson, age 4. I read it through twice--it made me smile. The story is simple and cute and involves a zoo keeper, his wife, and all the animals at the zoo. I won't include a spoiler. "
— Mary, 8/5/2013 -
" Really short, not many words. Cute pictures. Good for toddler to kindergarten. could use for a zoo or bedtime storytime. "
— Emily, 3/24/2013 -
" Preschooler must have. "
— Kimberly, 1/25/2013 -
" Cute zoo animal story. "
— Angela, 12/20/2012 -
" Absolutely favorite bedtime book of all time. Kids love this darling story. Multiple items for kids to find on each page. Charming and clever! "
— MaryAlice, 11/30/2012 -
" Great worldless picture book...about a zoo keeper "
— Jewelee, 11/7/2012 -
" Reading the German version is challenging when not fluent in the language. The pictures were an enormous help. The two-year-old loved it. "
— Glen, 7/5/2012 -
" FANULOUS children's book!!!!! "
— Dianna, 5/22/2012 -
" We love the cheeky little gorilla. "
— Meleofa, 5/4/2012 -
" The expressive illustrations more than make up for the lack of text in this picture book, and allow for you to interact and discuss it with your kids, taking the storyline as far as they want to go with it. "
— Ebby, 3/12/2012
About Peggy Rathmann
Peggy Rathmann was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and grew up in the suburbs. Ms. Rathmann attended colleges everywhere, changing her major often. She eventually earned a BA in psychology from the University of Minnesota. She then studied commercial art at the American Academy in Chicago, fine art at the Atelier Lack in Minneapolis, and children’s-book writing and illustration at the Otis Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles. Ms. Rathmann lives and works in Nicasio, California, on a ranch she shares with her husband, John Wick, and a very funny bunch of birds.