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)
I've been reading this book to my 18 month old son since he was a tiny baby. The illustrations are beautiful. Every other page shows a coloured illustration and a black and white illustration. As a tiny baby, my son preferred the black and white pictures and enjoyed sitting in my lap and staring at them. Now that he's older, he grabs the book to look more closely at the coloured illustrations. I got a board book, so it's sturdy and withstands his chewing, throwing, stomping, attempts at tearing, etc. I love the message of a mother's unconditional love for her baby bunny. I enjoy the message no matter how many times I read it (hundreds by now) and my son enjoys it as well!
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My mother read this to me as a child. We haven't always had the most stable relationship, and in my teens, I WAS a runaway. Now that I'm grown, we share this book as a symbol of motherly love. I highly recommend this book for mothers and their children. It is sweet and comforting and loving and will stay with your children forever....just like you.
writes,
i love this book. It is THE present I give at baby showers. I think every child should have this book in their collection. It is such a precious and tender story.
