There is someone at the zoo making hilarious mischief you won't want to miss! It’s one of those books thats always welcome, always funny, and always an absolute delight! It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness. Good night, Elephant. Soon, the animals come to join the zookeeper at his house and it is only when Mrs. Zookeeper marches them back to the zoo that they stay put. But mischievous Gorilla isn’t quite ready to go to sleep. The recipient of the 1996 Caldecott Medal, Officer Buckle and Gloria, is the story of a school safety officer upstaged by his canine partner. There’s a balloon (sometimes hard to find) on every outdoor scene in this book. Who's that short, furry guy with the keys in his hand and the mischievous grin? “Good night, Gorilla,” says the weary watchman as he walks by the gorilla cage on his nightly rounds at the zoo. Will make kids and parents laugh and have the warm & fuzzies. Practically wordless yet full of expressive art and hilarious, adorable detail, this book from Caldecott Medal winning author Peggy Rathmann is sure to become a beloved part of children's own bedtime rituals. But I really liked that on the last page, when she's not looking, the gorilla and his banana-loving mouse friend have already snuck back out. CAD $2.99. It has a really cute, funny premise, and almost no text. All of the animals follow him home and trail him to bed. "Good night, Gorilla," says the zookeeper. Good night, Elephant. Or are they? There are other versions - this is a board book, but I’ve seen it in soft cover. Good night, Giraffe. I didn't want anyone to know it was me, so I made the character look like my sister.". A friend at work recommended some picture books to me recently; she has a background in speech pathology and gets these books for her own nieces and nephews and the kids of friends, and they've loved them. February 21st 1996 NOTE: This title is a Bargain book. Fun illustrations and a funny story make for great bedtime reading. Little night owls can sneak along with Gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous goodnight … Fast Download speed and ads Free! I can't believe that there's a person who thought this book has ugly pictures. It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. … 1-Click ordering is not available for this item. He got kick out of it when he recognized different things. Good night, Elephant. "We have a videotape of my mother chatting in the dining room while, unnoticed by her or the cameraman, the dog is licking every poached egg on the buffet. Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Soon, the animals come to join the zookeeper at his house and it is only when Mrs. Zookeeper marches them back to the zoo that they stay put. When my next two grandchildren came along I realised that I had to buy the book. The story is adorable and that is not a word I tend to use. No Kindle device required. It encourages the child to develop the story as it does not have words - other than goodnight ...so-and-so...". She eventually earned a B.A. Charming drawings, a moon on most pages (perhaps a clear c. More like viewed. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. He reqested it every time he came to my house and I had it on long term loan. He loved the "good night" bubbles and the white eyes in the darkness - and just laughed and laughed. The book has few words and detailed illustrations — perfect for kids who are ready to search for context clues in the art so they can tell you the story. (May), "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." 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