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Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as ''always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich'' and ''never lick a stop sign in the winter'' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book. -- The Horn BookRathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren''s books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think. -- Children''s Book Review MagazineRathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book. -- Publisher''s WeeklyA five-star performance. -- School Library Journal

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This bedtime classic paired with a cuddly Gorilla is more irresistible than ever and perfect for any gifting occasion!It’s bedtime at the zoo, but mischievous Gorilla is not 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. Sneak along with Gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous bedtime romp.This Good Night, Gorilla book and plush package is the perfect gift for new babies as well as fans young and old.Look for Peggy Rathmann's other lively favorites 10 Minutes Till Bedtime and The Day the Babies Crawled Away.

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The ultimate bedtime read from the award-winning author of The Day the Babies Crawled Away. ‘Good night, Gorilla,’ says the night watchman as he finishes his rounds at the zoo. But Gorilla has other ideas, deftly pick-pocketing the watchman’s keys and letting himself out of his cage, whilst letting Elephant, Lion, Hyena, Giraffe and Armadillo out too! The weary watchman makes his way home and into bed … unaware that his friends from the zoo are right behind him! Beautifully crafted illustrations and a calming, easy-to-follow text make this zoo story a delight for toddlers and young children aged 2+. Kids who loved Goodnight Moon and Good Night, little Bear will love Good Night, Gorilla. Peggy Rathmann's first children's book, Ruby the Copycat, turned an embarrassing personal incident into a well-received story and earned the "most promising new author" distinction in the 1991 Cuffies Awards. Her second book, Good Night, Gorilla, was an American Library Association Notable Children's Book and her third title, Officer Buckle and Gloria, allowed Rathmann to walk off with the Caldecott Medal in 1996. Good Night Gorilla was inspired by Peggy's love for gorillas, "I wanted to teach sign language to gorillas, but after taking a class in signing, I realized what I'd rather do was draw pictures of gorillas".

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