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Good Night, Gorilla Book and Plush Package

Illustrated by Peggy Rathmann
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Book & Toy (Book and Toy)
$17.99 US
8.19"W x 8.88"H x 2.69"D   | 11 oz | 6 per carton
On sale Oct 15, 2019 | 40 Pages | 9781984813749
Age 2-5 years | Up to Kindergarten
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.
  • NOMINEE
    Indies Choice Award
  • NOMINEE
    Indies Choice Book Award
"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
Caldecott-medalist Peggy Rathmann was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and grew up in the suburbs with two brothers and two sisters. Ms. Rathmann graduated from Mounds View High School in New Brighton, Minnesota, then attended colleges everywhere, changing her major repeatedly. She eventually earned a BA in psychology from the University of Minnesota. Ms. Rathmann studied commercial art at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, fine art at the Atelier Lack in Minneapolis, and children's-book writing and illustration at the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. The resulting book, Ruby the Copycat, earned Ms. Rathmann the "Most Promising New Author" distinction in Publishers Weekly's 1991 annual Cuffie Awards. In 1992 she illustrated Bootsie Barker Bites for Barbara Bottner, her teacher at Otis. A homework assignment produced an almost wordless story, Good Night, Gorilla, inspired by a childhood memory. That story, however, was only 19 pages long, and everyone agreed that the ending was a dud. Two years and ten endings later, Good Night, Gorilla was published and recognized as an ALA Notable Children's Book for 1994. The recipient of the 1996 Caldecott Medal, Officer Buckle and Gloria, is the story of a school safety officer upstaged by his canine partner. Ms. Rathmann lives and works in northern California, on a ranch she shares with her husband, John Wick. View titles by Peggy Rathmann

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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.

Awards

  • NOMINEE
    Indies Choice Award
  • NOMINEE
    Indies Choice Book Award

Praise

"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

Author

Caldecott-medalist Peggy Rathmann was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and grew up in the suburbs with two brothers and two sisters. Ms. Rathmann graduated from Mounds View High School in New Brighton, Minnesota, then attended colleges everywhere, changing her major repeatedly. She eventually earned a BA in psychology from the University of Minnesota. Ms. Rathmann studied commercial art at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, fine art at the Atelier Lack in Minneapolis, and children's-book writing and illustration at the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. The resulting book, Ruby the Copycat, earned Ms. Rathmann the "Most Promising New Author" distinction in Publishers Weekly's 1991 annual Cuffie Awards. In 1992 she illustrated Bootsie Barker Bites for Barbara Bottner, her teacher at Otis. A homework assignment produced an almost wordless story, Good Night, Gorilla, inspired by a childhood memory. That story, however, was only 19 pages long, and everyone agreed that the ending was a dud. Two years and ten endings later, Good Night, Gorilla was published and recognized as an ALA Notable Children's Book for 1994. The recipient of the 1996 Caldecott Medal, Officer Buckle and Gloria, is the story of a school safety officer upstaged by his canine partner. Ms. Rathmann lives and works in northern California, on a ranch she shares with her husband, John Wick. View titles by Peggy Rathmann