night lights
good night gorilla
good night gorilla says the zookeeper . but mischievous gorilla isnt quite ready to go to sleep . hed rather follow the zookeeper on his rounds and let all of the other animals out of their cages . little night owls can sneak along with gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous goodnight romp . 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 childrens own bedtime rituals . br ala notable childrens book for 1994 br bulletin blue ribbon 1994 br horn book fanfare 1995 selection br parenting magazine best childrens books of 1994 br new york public library 1995 childrens books 100 titles for reading and sharing br 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 br the amiable cartoon characters vibrant palette and affectionate tone of the authors art recall thatcher hurds cheerful illustrations . delightful . kirkus reviews starred review br a clever comforting bedtime story . school library journal starred review br jaunty four color artwork carries the story and offers more with every look . booklist
a zookeeper finds his normal nighttime routine upset when a mischievous little ape steals his keys and lets all his animal charges out of their cages .