New Release Books by Peggy Rathmann

This bedtime classic paired with a cuddly Gorilla is more irresistible than ever and perfect for any gifting occasion! It''s bedtime at the zoo, but mischievous Gorilla is not quite ready to go to sleep. He''d rather follow the zookeeper on his rounds and let all of the other animals out of their cages. Sneak along with Gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous bedtime romp. This Good Night, Gorilla book and plush package is the perfect gift for new babies as well as fans young and old. Look for Peggy Rathmann''s other lively favorites 10 Minutes Till Bedtime and The Day the Babies Crawled Away.

Ruby keeps copying her classmate, until she learns how much fun it is to be herself. From Peggy Rathmann, the author of the bestselling GOOD NIGHT, GORILLA!Ruby is a copycat! On the day Angela wears a red bow in her hair, Ruby returns from lunch with a red bow in her hair. When Angela wears a flowered sweater, Ruby returns from lunch wearing a flowered sweater. Ruby even copies Angela''s poem!Fortunately, Ruby has the patient and perceptive Miss Hart as her teacher. Miss Hart helps Ruby discover her own creative resources, which keeps Ruby literally jumping for joy!In this sensitive and endearing tale, Peggy Rathmann reveals, with charmingly offbeat illustrations, the universal struggle of a child trying to discover her own individuality.

A collection of books and music about making good choices.

From the creator of Good Night, Gorilla comes another bedtime adventure! What a lovely day at the fair. Children lining up for pony rides . . . moms and dads in a pie-eating contest . . . babies chasing butterflies . . . babies heading for the trees . . . I SAY! Where are those babies GOING? Only a small boy sees them leaving and follows as the babies chase butterflies in trees, frogs in a bog, even bats in a cave, ignoring pleas to come back. But not to worry, our hero saves the day, making sure that all the babies get home safely from their appealing adventures. Caldecott Medal winner Peggy Rathmann has created a highly original story told in a lilting text and a bold new style with classic black silhouettes against stunning skies of many colors that change and glow as afternoon turns into evening.

"Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as ''always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich'' and ''never lick a stop sign in the winter'' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book"Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren''s books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think." -- Children''s Book Review Magazine"Rathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book." -- Publisher''s Weekly"A five-star performance." -- School Library Journal

A boy''s hamster leads an increasingly large group of hamsters on a tour of the boy''s house, while his father counts down the minutes to bedtime

A collection of books and music about bedtime and bathtime.

Ruby insists on copying Angela, until her teacher helps her discover her own creative resources.

Children encounter animals absolutely everywhere on a visit to Grammy''s house.