The story follows a weary zookeeper as he makes his final rounds to lock up the animal enclosures for the night. Unbeknownst to him, a mischievous gorilla steals his keys and quietly unlocks the cages of the elephant, lion, hyena, giraffe, and armadillo. The animals form a silent parade, following the zookeeper home and sneaking into his bedroom to sleep. The humor relies on the visual contrast between the zookeeper's oblivious routine and the expressive, colorful illustrations of the animals' nighttime antics and eventual discovery by the zookeeper's wife.
This board book serves toddlers and preschoolers who are learning to interpret visual storytelling without relying on heavy text. It is designed for repeated bedtime readings where children can hunt for recurring details, such as a small pink balloon or the mouse carrying a banana. Readers finish the book with a concrete understanding of sequence and observational skills. The simple narrative provides a calming transition to sleep by normalizing the bedtime routine through its gentle pacing and quiet, dark-toned artwork.
Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Practical Optimizer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1994
- Language
- EN
