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Good Night, Gorilla

Name: Good Night, Gorilla
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008801564
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Peggy Rathmann

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It’s bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Find out in this perfectly-formed classic bedtime story, loved by generations of readers. Good Night, Gorilla begins as the zookeeper is making his rounds, saying, ‘Good night, Gorilla.’ However, the... Read More

Format: Board book

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Good Night, Gorilla

$19⁹⁹

It’s 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.

The beloved classic illustrated children’s picture book, new in board for 2026.

Description

It’s bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Find out in this perfectly-formed classic bedtime story, loved by generations of readers.

Good Night, Gorilla begins as the zookeeper is making his rounds, saying, ‘Good night, Gorilla.’ However, the mischievous Gorilla has other plans. He sneakily steals the zookeeper’s keys, lets himself out of his cage, and then liberates Elephant, Lion, Hyena, Giraffe, and Armadillo as well! 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 child’s bookshelf, alongside beloved classics like Goodnight Moon, Dear Zoo, Elmer, The Gruffalo, Guess How Much I Love You, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008801564

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Board book

Date Published: 26 February 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 127.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 34

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Comfort Reads Julia Donaldson Peggy Rathmann Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date

About the Author

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.