Peggy Rathmann writes and illustrates picture books in which much of the humour comes from visual information the characters fail to notice. Good Night, Gorilla follows a zookeeper making his evening rounds while a gorilla quietly steals his keys, releases the other animals and leads them home behind him. The text is extremely sparse, so children are encouraged to follow expressions, background details and repeated visual jokes across the pages. Officer Buckle and Gloria pairs a safety-conscious police officer with a dog whose dramatic performances make school safety talks unexpectedly entertaining, using the contrast between spoken advice and silent action to carry the story. 10 Minutes till Bedtime turns a bedtime countdown into a busy procession of hamsters and household activity. Rathmann's books fit picture books, visual comedy and early read-alouds. Good Night, Gorilla is especially effective for pre-readers because the narrative can be reconstructed almost entirely from the pictures. Read more Less
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