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Summary: Great for learning animals!
Review: My 19 month old son instantly fell in love with this book. Who would have thought he'd be able to recognize an armadillo at his age! If you like Goodnight Moon, you'll love this book.
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Summary: A Giggle Fest!
Review: This book was read at a mixed-age party and I'm sure that theadults laughed as much as the children! It has quickly become aclassic, featuring the cleverly pictured sneaky antics of a renegade gorilla.Our young hero steals the keys from a zookeeper and frees all the animals, who follow the keeper home at night. Hilarious "lights out" confusion ensues with a comical surprise ending! 34 pages, with only ten different words, the expressive, colorful pictures say it all. This playful book is appropriate for infants, toddlers, and the beginning reader as well. A delightful romp!
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Summary: The first book to make my daughter laugh
Review: This book actually made my daughter laugh when she was about 7 months old and 7 months later it's still a hit. I can tell her the story even when we don't have the book handy and the spot where the zookeeper's wife discovers the animals always gets a laugh. Sometimes when I have a figity baby on the changing table, I'll tell the story turning off the bathroom light when the wife is turning off the light and saying all the animal "goodnights" in the dark, and my daughter thinks it's hilarious. Even great books can get annoying for the parent on the 100th telling, but because there isn't much text, I can vary the story to keep it fresh. This book is a favorite for both of us.
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Summary: My Favorite
Review: One of the nice things about being a parent is that you get to read good children's stories. This book is my favorite, and that's after reading hundreds. My son likes it too but I'm the real fanatic about it. It's full of a charming, subtle blend of mischief and warmth. And it's funny, too. It always makes me smile. It's the perfect book to be the last book of the evening right before you kiss your child and turn out the lights...
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Summary: This book is a lot of fun
Review: The wonderful illustrations and humorous story are why this is one of our favorites. Minimal text and captivating illustrations make this a great book to introduce story time to very young listeners . The illustrations also make this a very interactive book for more mature children because there is a lot going on on each page. We enjoy talking about the different animals and their part in the story. The climax of the "plot", when the animals plan to spend the night in the zookeeper's bedroom is unmasked, is funny and will get a laugh out of your audience. I think this will become a classic along the lines of "Goodnight Moon".
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Summary: Mom & Dad's Favorite!
Review: A friend gave us this book when our son was 12 weeks old; Mom and I have read it multiple times a day...even when our son isn't awake! The simple text is wonderful and lets the illustrations and animated expressions tell the story. It now outranks diapers as the perfect gift for new parents!
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Summary: Great gift for the very young
Review: This book has been a popular gift to children from 17 months old and up. I gave it to a 2-year-old who was recently adopted from Eastern Europe, and she asks each visitor to her home read it to her. She didn't need to know a lot of English to enjoy the story. The illustrations even keep adults amused and lend to embellishing with your own words. Young children gleefully anticipate the zookeeper's wife's discovery of the animals in the bedroom. This book is a must for every child that you cherish in your life.
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Summary: For every Grammy's bookshelf
Review: Who can resist the charm of a little gorilla? This book will generate a lot of conversation between grammy and the grans! A must-have for any Grammy's bookcase or a great gift for your young Valentine!
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Summary: Charming! Excellent book for the observant.
Review: My son and I loved this book when he was young and he still loves to look at it when he thinks I'm not looking (he's now 10). Actually, he was the one who brought so many of the details in this charming book to my attention. Notice the color of the keys and the color of the cage bars, the banana, the toys in the animals cages and, our favorite, the balloon. I always give this book to young nieces, nephews and friends.
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Summary: A MUST
Review: This book has so many reviews mine is not necessary; but I feel so strongly about this book I had to share. I have two boys- 3yrs & 1yr- They have actually read our book so much it fell apart. I am purchasing another copy. They LOVE this book. A great gift idea for baby showers-- how wonderful it is when your child curls up in your lap to have storytime. This is a book they will get first everytime. This book is amazing there are few words and numerous things to discuss. It is simply A MUST!
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