Zusatztext "In a book economical in text and simple in illustrations! the many amusing! small details! as well as the tranquil tome of the story! make this an outstanding picture book." -- The Horn Book ! starred review The amiable cartoon characters! vibrant palette! and affectionate tone of the author's art recall Thatcher Hurd's cheerful illustrations. Delightful.-- Kirkus Reviews ! starred review "A clever! comforting bedtime story." -- School Library Journal ! starred review "Jaunty four-color artwork carries the story and offers more with every look." -- Booklist Informationen zum Autor Peggy Rathmann is the author of a number of books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winning Officer Buckle & Gloria and the highly acclaimed Good Night, Gorilla . Ms. Rathmann lives and works in San Francisco with her husband, John Wick. Klappentext NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From Caldecott Medalwinning author Peggy Rathmann, this beloved classic tells the story of a mischievous gorilla and his bedtime palsperfect for fans young and old! A clever, comforting bedtime story. School Library Journal (starred review) An ALA Notable Children's Book • A Parenting Magazine Best Children's Books of the Year • An E.B. White Read Aloud Award Finalist • One of The Atlantic 's 65 Essential Children's Books Good night, Gorilla . . . Good night, Elephant . . . It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who's that short, furry guy with the keys in his hand and the playful grin? Little night owls will love sneaking along with Gorilla and all his nighttime animal friends in this delightful, hilarious book that's sure to become a cherished part of children's bedtime routines. Zusammenfassung NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From Caldecott Medalwinning author Peggy Rathmann, this beloved classic tells the story of a mischievous gorilla and his bedtime palsperfect for fans young and old! A clever, comforting bedtime story. School Library Journal (starred review) An ALA Notable Children's Book • A Parenting Magazine Best Children's Books of the Year • An E.B. White Read Aloud Award Finalist • One of The Atlantic 's 65 Essential Children's Books Good night, Gorilla . . . Good night, Elephant . . . It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who's that short, furry guy with the keys in his hand and the playful grin? Little night owls will love sneaking along with Gorilla and all his nighttime animal friends in this delightful, hilarious book that's sure to become a cherished part of children's bedtime routines....

"In a book economical in text and simple in illustrations, the many amusing, small details, as well as the tranquil tome of the story, make this an outstanding picture book." --The Horn Book, starred review

“The amiable cartoon characters, vibrant palette, and affectionate tone of the author’s art recall Thatcher Hurd’s cheerful illustrations. Delightful.”--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A clever, comforting bedtime story." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Jaunty four-color artwork carries the story and offers more with every look." --Booklist

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Peggy Rathmann is the author of a number of books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winning Officer Buckle & Gloria and the highly acclaimed Good Night, Gorilla. Ms. Rathmann lives and works in San Francisco with her husband, John Wick.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From Caldecott Medal–winning author Peggy Rathmann, this beloved classic tells the story of a mischievous gorilla and his bedtime pals—perfect for fans young and old!

“A clever, comforting bedtime story.”—School Library Journal (starred review)

An ALA Notable Children’s Book • A Parenting Magazine Best Children’s Books of the Year • An E.B. White Read Aloud Award Finalist • One of The Atlantic’s 65 Essential Children’s Books

Good night, Gorilla . . .
Good night, Elephant . . .

It’s bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who’s that short, furry guy with the keys in his hand and the playful grin?

Little night owls will love sneaking along with Gorilla and all his nighttime animal friends in this delightful, hilarious book that’s sure to become a cherished part of children’s bedtime routines.