Goodnight Gorilla

by Peggy Rathmann

First published: 1994

USA

Recommended for Age 2

About This Book

Zoo animals follow keeper home

Why This Book Matters

American classic; visual storytelling

Educational Value

Goodnight Gorilla is valuable for young children as it encourages interactive reading and visual literacy. The nearly wordless format allows children to interpret the story through its detailed illustrations, fostering imagination and storytelling skills. This makes it an excellent tool for developing pre-reading skills and engaging in dialogic reading with a parent or educator.

About the Author

Peggy Rathmann

Peggy Rathmann, born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1953, is an American illustrator and author of popular children's books. She studied psychology at the University of Minnesota before pursuing art. Rathmann is a recipient of the prestigious Caldecott Medal, a notable achievement for a children's book illustrator.

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