I have been astounded at the consistent response to the message of "How To Get A Gorilla Out Of Your Bathtub". It seems to be universally recognized that the current generation of youngsters need better manners. This book takes step one in that direction - empowering children to get along better with others by using good manners. Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award 2009 Nominee.

It is my opinion that good children's books should be measured not by our literary grid work but rather by how children respond. Often we are tempted to be experts rather than observers. ( )