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A zookeeper says good night, and a gorilla quietly lets everyone out
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What it is about
As the zookeeper makes his rounds saying good night, a clever gorilla takes his keys and lets the animals follow him home. Almost no words, and a lot of funny pictures.
Who will enjoy it
Parents who like picture books that tell the story through the pictures.
What you will get
A bedtime giggle where children spot the animals sneaking along and enjoy being in on the joke.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Bedtime · Zoo · Humor
Best for
Ages 1–2
Length
36 pages · about 5 minutes read aloud
More about this book
Who
A zookeeper, a gorilla and the zoo animals.
World
A zoo at night.
What makes it different
Almost wordless, so children tell the story themselves.
Feel
Funny and sleepy.
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