This attractive, classic tale that has delighted children for generations is the perfect book to read before bedtime.
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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) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"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."-- "The Christian Science Monitor"
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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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The colours are garish, and the words simplistic, and yet it's one of the books my 2 year old has asked for and loved since he was 6 months old. The repetitions and the rhythyms you find your voice drifting into make this a great "last book at bedtime". We read it most nights. As he got older, my son loved spotting the mouse on every colour drawing, but as a tiny baby he just seemed soothed by the word patterns.
A great part of our bedtime routine, despite my initial reservations.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By V. Carlin
Format:Board book
I tossed this rather ugly little book aside when it was given to me for my 6 month old. The pictures seemed very old fashioned and cheap - only some in colour - and it got progressively dingy. Plus the rhyme was witless.
When I moved house, this tumbled out of the books I brought with me, and I was ready to toss it aside again. But I just happened to read it to my daughter and found she was totally engrossed - she was now FOURTEEN months old. The following day, she woke in the middle of the night, screaming and impossible to settle. This was a very rare occurrence, and I wasn't sure what to do, but I remembered she'd been interested in Goodnight Moon the day before and read it to her in a low light. She stopped screaming instantly, and was lulled by the words and by focusing on the dwindling light in the book. Since then, every single time I've read it to her, it has soothed her, when she's been ill, upset, grumpy from lack of sleep or hyperactive. It is some kind of witchcraft, I tell you!
Not as sophisticated, funny or beautiful as ANY of her other books, nevertheless, this is maybe the most important baby book I own. I don't know what's in it that does the trick, but it works. I am also a convert - I find the rhymes and pictures beguiling now.
When I moved house, this tumbled out of the books I brought with me, and I was ready to toss it aside again. But I just happened to read it to my daughter and found she was totally engrossed - she was now FOURTEEN months old. The following day, she woke in the middle of the night, screaming and impossible to settle. This was a very rare occurrence, and I wasn't sure what to do, but I remembered she'd been interested in Goodnight Moon the day before and read it to her in a low light. She stopped screaming instantly, and was lulled by the words and by focusing on the dwindling light in the book. Since then, every single time I've read it to her, it has soothed her, when she's been ill, upset, grumpy from lack of sleep or hyperactive. It is some kind of witchcraft, I tell you!
Not as sophisticated, funny or beautiful as ANY of her other books, nevertheless, this is maybe the most important baby book I own. I don't know what's in it that does the trick, but it works. I am also a convert - I find the rhymes and pictures beguiling now.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By J. A. Fraser
Format:Hardcover
My son adores this book as he has realised that each page the moon is shown, it is slowing rising across the window; just like it does in real life. Also each page the clock gets 10 minutes later. The last page is very cleverly drawn, a beautifully well lit page. Fabulous
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A classic
Lovely bedtime story - more engaging for nostaligia purposes, but my little boy quite likes looking at the retro=coloured pictures.
Published 1 day ago by Flutterby
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A classic
We read this to our baby daughter every night and it never gets wearing, unlike some children's books! I think that's because it's a really good length. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mrs O
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Lovely book
Great book with lovely pictures. Really nice bedtime rhyme. I guess a few more colour pages would be nice. I still really like reading it though
Published 1 month ago by M. Witt
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Lovely rhyming book
My son loves the rhymes in this book & the pictures too. Lots to talk about in the illustrations, with familiar objects.
Published 1 month ago by Ladypip
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Lovely little book
Got this for my grandson as he is loves the moon, he really loves this book and we have had great fun reading it together. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jayne M. Dean
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Best children's book I have
For my baby shower I asked all my friends to buy my baby their favourite book. I received this book and never had it as a child. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dr Doug
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goodnight moon
bought for my son. not a bad book but probably wouldnt have bought it if id read it first. my son not too impressed.
Published 2 months ago by mrs j gaucher
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Every child should have this
this was my daughter's favourite when she was young (it also features in countless movies such as You've Got Mail). Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. A. M. Ringler
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disappointed!
I think this is considered a must have in America but it didn't do it for me at all. The story is really dull and has silly rhymes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fiona Kelly
3.0 out of 5 stars
A little repetitive
Having bought Goodnight Gorilla, I thought Goodnight Moon would be along the same lines but instead, I found it a bit dull and it didnt excite my baby.
Published 2 months ago by shadytortoise
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