PEGGY RATHMAN

“Buenas noches, Gorila...”, “Buenas noches, Elefante...”. Es la hora de acostarse en el zoológico, y todos los animales van a dormir. ¿O no? ¿Pero quién es ese personaje, bajito y peludo, con una lla

“Buenas noches, Gorila...”, “Buenas noches, Elefante...”. Es la hora de acostarse en el zoológico, y todos los animales van a dormir. ¿O no? ¿Pero quién esese personaje, bajito y peludo, con una llav

El oficial Correa se encarga de crear normas de seguridad para prevenir accidentes en las escuelas de Napville. Sin embargo, casi nadie le presta atención. Hasta que un día, el Departamento de Policía adquiere un perro llamado Gloria y de pronto todos parecen querer escuchar las clases del oficial Correa. ¡A el le encanta tener tanto publico! Eso, hasta que descubre la verdadera razon.

The ultimate bedtime read from the award-winning author of The Day the Babies Crawled Away.'Good night, Gorilla,' says the night watchman as he finishes his rounds at the zoo. But Gorilla has other ideas, deftly pick-pocketing the watchman's keys and letting himself out of his cage, whilst letting Elephant, Lion, Hyena, Giraffe and Armadillo out too! The weary watchman makes his way home and into bed ... unaware that his friends from the zoo are right behind him!Beautifully crafted illustrations and a calming, easy-to-follow text make this zoo story a delight for toddlers and young children aged 2+. Kids who loved Goodnight Moon and Good Night, little Bear will love Good Night, Gorilla.Peggy Rathmann's first children's book, Ruby the Copycat, turned an embarrassing personal incident into a well-received story and earned the "most promising new author" distinction in the 1991 Cuffies Awards. Her second book, Good Night, Gorilla, was an American Library Association Notable Children's Book and her third title, Officer Buckle and Gloria, allowed Rathmann to walk off with the Caldecott Medal in 1996. Good Night Gorilla was inspired by Peggy's love for gorillas, "I wanted to teach sign language to gorillas, but after taking a class in signing, I realized what I'd rather do was draw pictures of gorillas".

Its bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Find out in this perfect-formed classic bedtime story, loved by generations of readers.Good night, Gorilla, says the zookeeper as he finishes his rounds at the zoo. But Gorilla has other ideas, sneakily stealing the zookeepers keys and letting himself out of his cage then letting Elephant, Lion, Hyena, Giraffe and Armadillo out too! Will anyone go to bed?!· Perfect for readers aged 2 and up.· Gently funny, calming, comforting and nostalgic the perfect book for bedtime.· A must-have for every childs bookshelf, alongside the likes of Goodnight Moon, Dear Zoo, Elmer, The Gruffalo, Guess How Much I Love You and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.