What reading level is Good Night, Gorilla?

Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Good Night, Gorilla appropriate for?

Good Night, Gorilla is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Good Night, Gorilla?

Good Night, Gorilla is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Good Night, Gorilla have any content warnings?

Good Night, Gorilla has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Good Night, Gorilla?

Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann is 40 pages.

Good Night, Gorilla

Peggy Rathmann

Good Night, Gorilla

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peggy Rathmann

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Gorilla says good night, but he’s not ready to sleep! Instead, he sneaks through the zoo, freeing all the animals for a midnight adventure. Who will catch them before bedtime? The surprise will make you giggle every time!

Themes

HumorEarly LearningZoo AnimalsBedtime Routine

Quick Assessment

This nearly wordless picture book uses expressive art and humor to tell a gentle bedtime story about a mischievous gorilla who lets the zoo animals out of their cages. Ideal for ages 5 to 8, it encourages observation and early reading skills with its simple text and rich, detailed illustrations. The book offers a calming tone perfect for bedtime routines without any content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

40 pages

ISBN: 9780698116498
Pages: 40
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: May 1, 2000
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Early LearningEarly Learning ConceptsHumorous StoriesZoo AnimalsAnimalsZoosBedtime & DreamsGorillaFicción JuvenilAnimales ZoológicosParques ZoológicosBoard BooksZoo KeepersBedtime StoriesSpanish Language MaterialsSpanish: Grades 2-3Animales ZoologicosGorilasAnimales Del ZoologicoNovela JuvenilZoologicosChild and Youth FictionHora De AcostarseBedtimeMonkeys