Most Popular Books by Peggy Rathmann

A must have classic for all baby bedtimes and gifting opportunities. Good night, Gorilla. . . Good night, Elephant. . . It''s bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who''s that short, furry guy with the keys in his hand and the mischievous grin? Sneak along behind the zookeeper''s back and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous good-night romp. The new generous trim size of every toddler''s favorite book is even easier to share. With a warm, funny author''s note highlighting how much this book has meant to kids and families since it was first published and some clever new details hidden in the illustrations, Good Night, Gorilla 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.

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.

"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

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.

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.

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.

This favorite bedtime book is now available for Spanish speaking and bilingual babies and toddlers

Wenn immer mehr Kinder zwischen Kiel und Konstanz allabendlich freiwillig ins Bett gehen, dann kann es nur an diesem Buch liegen: Noch 10 Minuten, dann ab ins Bett. Peggy Rathmanns intelligenter Bilderbuchspaß war der Überraschungserfolg unseres Bilderbuchprogramms im Herbst 2003. Was es aber auch alles zu entdecken gibt, wenn der kleine Junge und sein kleiner Hamster zur 10-Minuten-Ins-Bett-Geh-Tour einladen - und ganze Reisebusladungen voll Hamster eintreffen, die das Kinder- und Badezimmer in ein Ferienparadies verwandeln! So viel Spaß hat das Zubettgehen noch nie gemacht. Deshalb kommt der amüsante, lebendig gezeichnete Reiseführer ins Land der Träume hier als stabile, handliche Pappausgabe zu einem extragünstigen Preis. Schauen Sie auch unter: www.hamstertours.com! u003eDie amerikanische Bilderbuchautorin und Illustratorin Peggy Rathmann hat die facettenreiche Episode des Ins-Bett-Gehens gekonnt in einem hervorragend gezeichneten, spannenden und unterhaltsamen Bilderbuch dargestellt. Neue Zürcher Zeitung Peggy Rathmann entwickelt hier ein ganzes Panorama an Hamsterwitz. Man kommt kaum hinterher, auf den Bildern die vielen raffinierten Feinheiten zu entdecken und sich darüber königlich zu amüsieren.

Chloé copie tout ce que fait ou dit Julie. Quand on lui demande d''arrêter, Chloé commence à imiter son enseignante. Tout le monde s''entend pour dire que, Chloé devrait faire quelque chose par elle-même – et c''est ce qu''elle fait!

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.

An unobservant zookeeper is followed home by all the animals he thinks he has left behind in the zoo.

"En 10 minutes, on a largement le temps de croquer un dernier biscuit, de vite se brosser les dents, d''enfiler son pyjama, puis de lire une histoire. Le compte à rebours commence : 10, 9, 8, 7... mais, au fur et à mesure, des dizaines de hamsters joviaux et endiablés envahissent la maison, bien décidés à jouer. Il en arrive de partout ! Que faire ? Compter sur eux pour retarder un peu le dodo !"--

El niño en este cuento tiene un hamster que invita a un grupo grande de hamsters a pasear por la casa mientras el papá del niño cuenta los minutos hasta la hora de dormir.

Officer Buckle''s school safety lessons were sure boring until Gloria, the affable police dog, joins him on stage. When he discovers the reason his talks have become so popular, his feeling get hurt. Luckily, both Officer Buckle and Gloria learn the importance of the buddy system.

Das Kommunikationsinstrument Product Placement bietet für Produzenten und Unternehmen gute Möglichkeiten, sich marktbezogenen, technischen und konsumentenbezogenen Veränderungen anzupassen und gewinnt daher zunehmend an Bedeutung. Auf Basis einer umfassenden theoretischen und empirischen Analyse untersucht Peggy Rathmann, welche Wirkungen Product Placement auf medienbezogene Erfolgsgrößen hat und welche Faktoren diese Wirkeffekte beeinflussen. Unter Nutzung von verhaltenswissenschaftlichen Theorien erarbeitet die Autorin einen theoretisch-konzeptionellen Bezugsrahmen. Zur Überprüfung des Untersuchungsmodells zieht sie ein experimentelles Vorgehen heran.

An unobservant zookeeper is followed home by all the animals he thinks he has left behind in the zoo.

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

The children at Napville Elementary School always ignore Officer Buckle''s safety tips, until a police dog named Gloria accompanies him when he gives his safety speeches.

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 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.

L''agent Boucle est expert en sécurité. Il dispense ses conseils aux enfants mais personne ne l''écoute. Un jour, la police municipale fait l''acquisition d''une chienne. Boucle décide d''emmener Gloria à l''école avec lui. Cette fois, il fait un tabac.

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