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dja777's review against another edition
5.0
This was a huge hit with both of my kids when they were little. No doubt it helps that their uncle is a zookeeper!
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
2.0
Cute but dumb. And male security guards as fools is not a lesson I want taught. And what's with the old-fashioned awful jail style zoos. And not the kind of good night book I'd want to read. Art is okay but nothing special.
idgey's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
felinity's review against another edition
4.0
Wasn't as big a hit as "Goodnight, Moon" but still loved it for the silliness and for watching the gorilla.
Edited: second child loves it, especially pointing out the mouse.
Edited: second child loves it, especially pointing out the mouse.
keepcalmreadon's review against another edition
5.0
My son loves "Good Night Moon" so I decided to get him "Good Night Gorilla" since it was also about saying "good night."
Good Night Gorilla is one of the sweetest kid's books I have ever seen. The pages are very colorful and vibrant and the words are simple and easy to read. The story setting is at the zoo. The zookeeper is putting the animals to bed and saying good night to each, one by one. What he doesn't know is that a mischievous little gorilla has taken his keys and let himself out of his cage. What follows is a hilarious little escapade by the gorilla and all the zoo animals!
One thing that is different about this book, is that some of the pages actually don't have any words to read on them. The pictures are supposed to be story enough on the pages without words. At first, I wasn't sure what to do. I wanted to keep my son's attention, but it's hard if the book doesn't have words on all the pages. After thinking about it, I decided to make up words on the pages that didn't have any. My son loved it, and didn't even know the difference! It was more fun for me too. Just a little imagination goes a long way!
You can tell this is one of his favorite books by the condition that it is in. We read it so much that it's falling apart now and probably time to buy a new one!
Good Night Gorilla is one of the sweetest kid's books I have ever seen. The pages are very colorful and vibrant and the words are simple and easy to read. The story setting is at the zoo. The zookeeper is putting the animals to bed and saying good night to each, one by one. What he doesn't know is that a mischievous little gorilla has taken his keys and let himself out of his cage. What follows is a hilarious little escapade by the gorilla and all the zoo animals!
One thing that is different about this book, is that some of the pages actually don't have any words to read on them. The pictures are supposed to be story enough on the pages without words. At first, I wasn't sure what to do. I wanted to keep my son's attention, but it's hard if the book doesn't have words on all the pages. After thinking about it, I decided to make up words on the pages that didn't have any. My son loved it, and didn't even know the difference! It was more fun for me too. Just a little imagination goes a long way!
You can tell this is one of his favorite books by the condition that it is in. We read it so much that it's falling apart now and probably time to buy a new one!
ryckmanreader's review against another edition
5.0
Brief summary This wordless book follows the gorilla through the night time routine
Annotation - This is a great book to share with children and show them all the small details in the illustrations.
Age appropriateness 0- 7year olds
Connection to six early literacy skills
Print Motivation - The illustrations make this book one children will want to read over and over.
Narrative Skills - This allows the reader to become the storyteller
Opinion - I personally enjoy this book every time I read it because of the illustrations and the expression on the gorillas face is wonderful.
Annotation - This is a great book to share with children and show them all the small details in the illustrations.
Age appropriateness 0- 7year olds
Connection to six early literacy skills
Print Motivation - The illustrations make this book one children will want to read over and over.
Narrative Skills - This allows the reader to become the storyteller
Opinion - I personally enjoy this book every time I read it because of the illustrations and the expression on the gorillas face is wonderful.