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.

'Good night, Gorilla,' says the zookeeper as he finishes his rounds at the zoo. But Gorilla has other ideas, sneakily stealing the zookeeper's 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 child's bookshelf, alongside the likes of Goodnight Moon, Dear Zoo, Elmer, The Gruffalo, Guess How Much I Love You and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

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

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.

Reviews

'A clever, comforting bedtime story.' - School Library Journal

'A calm yet amusing tale for bedtime, with wonderfully soft illustrations and beautiful hidden details to discover' - LoveReading4Kids

Book Information
ISBN 9780008801564
Author Peggy Rathmann
Page Count 34
Imprint Farshore
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 360g
Dimensions(mm) 127mm * 168mm * 7mm