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Good night, Gorilla," says the weary watchman as he walks
by the gorilla cage on his nightly rounds at the zoo. The gorilla
answers by quietly pickpocketing the guard's keys, stealthily
trailing him, and unlocking the cages of every animal the oblivious
fellow bids goodnight to. Looking much like an exhausted father,
the uniformed guard traipses home toward his cottage, while the
lonely zoo animals softly parade behind him. The animals manage
to slip into his bedroom and nestle unnoticed near his sleepy
wife--until the bold little gorilla goes so far as to snuggle
up beside her as she turns out the light. The jewel-toned pictures
t pace this giggly bedtime story, making it perfect for observant
preschoolers. In one inky-black spread, Rathmann lets only the
shocked, wide-open eyes of the guard's wife tell us that the gorilla
has been detected! Tiny details such as the faithful, banana-toting
mouse and sky-bound pink balloon that appear in each picture keep
this book fresh, magical, and fun--even after countless bedtime
(naptime) readings.Book review by Gail
Author: Peggy Rathmann
Illustrator:Peggy Rathmann
Age Range: Baby - 4