Amazing True Stories About Animals

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Good Night, Gorilla 

by Peggy Rathmann

Summary: When an unobservant zookeeper goes home locks up for the night, all the animals he thinks he has left behind in the zoo follow him home.

This adorable bed time story is available in different formats including board books and large sized. Caretakers may ask young children to identify all of the zoo animals as the book is read aloud.

Interest Level: birth-age 4

Reading Level: grade 1

Gary and Ray

Gary and Ray

by Sarah Adams

Summary: Gary is lonely because the other forest animals find a gorilla too intimidating to play with. A tiny sunbird named Ray sees his sadness and befriends him. Gary is happy but still wishes he could have a family of his own. Ray finds Susan for him, and the rest is history.

This is a sweet story. The vibrant illustrations and minimal text make it appropriate for use with young readers. This book could be used to discuss that friends come in all different shapes and sizes. Also, with patience, we may find friends like ourselves, as well.

Interest Level: ages 2-4, grades k-3
Reading Level: grade 2