夜深了,頑皮的小猩猩卻不想休息。當動物園管理員開始巡視,並跟每種動物道晚安時,小猩猩悄悄偷走了管理員的鑰匙,並將動物們全都放了出來,躡手躡腳地跟在管理員後面。正當管理員以為完成工作可以回房休息時,精彩的故事才正要開始。小猩猩的頑皮行徑,深得不按時間就寢小朋友的共鳴,是一本床邊故事最佳選書。【文∕博客來外文館】
"Good night, Gorilla," says the zookeeper. But mischievous Gorilla isn’t 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. 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 children’s own bedtime rituals.
ALA Notable Children’s Book for 1994Bulletin Blue Ribbon 1994
Horn Book Fanfare 1995 selection
Parenting Magazine "Best Children’s Books of 1994"
New York Public Library 1995 "Children’s Books 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing""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