Children's Bedtime Books - GOODNIGHT MOON (ages 3-7) (illustrated by Clement Hurd) (board book) (H)

Author: Brown, Margaret

Perhaps the perfect children's bedtime book, Goodnight Moon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for--or attempting to postpone--his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the "quiet old lady whispering hush." Clement Hurd's illustrations are simple and effective, alternating between small ink drawings and wide, brightly colored views of the little rabbit's room.

Finding all of the items mentioned throughout the book within the pictures is a good bedtime activity--a reappearing little mouse is particularly pesky. By the end of the little rabbit's goodnight poem, the story has quieted to a whisper, and the drawings have darkened with nightfall. As you turn the last page, you can expect a sleepy smile and at least a yawn or two. (Picture book)

The Christian Science Monitor.
A little rabbit bids goodnight to each familiar thing in his moonlit room. Rhythmic, gently lulling words combined with warm and equally lulling pictures make this beloved classic "an ideal bedtime book."

Synopsis
A little rabbit bids goodnight to each familiar thing in his room, in this classic story told with gently lulling words and soothing illustrations. 1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children). Full color. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title

Synopsis
A little bunny bids goodnight to each familiar object in his room. --This text refers to the audio cassette edition of this title

Description from The Reader's Catalog
Goodnight socks and goodnight clocks; the sleepy bunny hero of this classic lullaby book has bid goodnight to children since 1947.

From The Publisher
This classic bedtime story, which has lulled generations of children to sleep, is the perfect first book to share with a child.

Reviews
From Our Editors
"In the great green room..."-The first few words from this beloved 1947 classic are enough to start many adults reciting the rest. The story is simple: a rabbit is going to bed, and after taking stock of every item in his room, he says goodnight to each, one at a time. Brown's soothing text is complimented by Hurd's vibrant illustration. Can you find the mouse in every colored picture?

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, a little bunny says goodnight to all the familiar things. The quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. 8 1/4" x 7". B&W & color illus. Ages 2-6

From Marilyn Courtot - Children's Literature
After fifty years, this story is still going strong and it's now available in a board book edition. It is a soothing bedtime story that parents can now read to their very young ones. All of the elements are there, alternating black and white and full color spreads and the little mouse who appears in each colorful scene.

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