Good Night, Gorilla
The Good Night, Gorilla runs 32 pages and is a 1996 edition, per G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers. A zookeeper says good night to each animal while a gorilla takes his keys and lets the animals follow him home.
- 1-3 yearsAge
- 32Pages
- board bookFormat
- Peggy RathmannAuthor
How the Good Night, Gorilla stacks up
Against the 138 board books we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for board books (16 to 30).
Below the typical range for board books (2011 to 2023).
Within the typical range for board books ($7.99 to $9.99).
What sets the Good Night, Gorilla apart
Measured against the 138 board books we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Warne Spot Goes to the FarmNext to it, the Good Night, Gorilla is 8 more pages; 5 years older.
- Boynton Bookworks Hey! Look at You!Next to it, the Good Night, Gorilla is 18 more pages; 28 years older.
- Penguin Young Readers Licenses Bluey: BedroomNext to it, the Good Night, Gorilla is 29 years older.
Book at a glance
| Format | board book |
|---|---|
| Pages | 32 (other board books here: 8 to 120) |
| Trim size | 6-5/8 x 5 |
| Edition year | 1996 |
| Age label | 1-3 years (from penguinrandomhouse.com) |
What it's about, per the publisher
A zookeeper says good night to each animal while a gorilla takes his keys and lets the animals follow him home.
Where to buy the Good Night, Gorilla
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Full specs
| G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers Good Night, Gorilla | |
|---|---|
| Type | Board book |
| List price | $9.99 |
| Author | Peggy Rathmann |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers |
| Format | board book |
| ISBN-13 | 9780399230035 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Trim size | 6-5/8 x 5 |
| Age (publisher) | 1-3 years |
| Edition year | 1996 |
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Good Night, Gorilla: questions answered
From G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers's published specs, last checked 2026-11-05.
What age is Good Night, Gorilla for?
The publisher lists "1-3 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What is the ISBN of this edition?
9780399230035, the board book edition, 32 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.
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