Good Night, Gorilla

By Peggy Rathmann

Zoo animals escape at bedtime. Who's behind it all?

5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 52,372 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

At the zoo, it's bedtime, but a mischievous gorilla with a key has other plans. As the zookeeper bids goodnight to each animal, the gorilla unlocks cages, leading a secret parade of animals behind him. Will the zookeeper discover the nighttime adventure, or will the animals get the last laugh? Join this playful escapade and find out who really goes to sleep.

From the publisher

A must-have board book for all babies.

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 key in his hand and the mischievous grin?

Good night, Giraffe.

Good night, Hyena.

Sneak along behind the zookeeper’s back, and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous good-night romp.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Reading age: 0–2
Audience: Board
Lexile: BR50L

Themes & topics

Books about sleep Books about bedtime Books about animals Books about the zoo Books about apes and monkeys

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What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.3

out of 7

5.3

“What can you say about such a beloved classic? It's humorous and doesn't spell every little thing out, but provides just enough clues that my 2.5-year-old was able to piece together what was happening. As we've read it several times over, he enjoys pointing out how the gorilla is going to help the other animals from their cages.”

Mr. Staccato

Trusted reviewer

6.0

“With spare text and rich illustrations, Peggy Rathman walks us through the zookeeper's bidding the animals at the zoo goodnight. There are many funny details to seek and find on each page. The clever ending contains a bit of irony; So many toddlers take a favorite stuffy to bed, why not a gorilla?”

Grammy

Trusted reviewer

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