Product Description

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1641 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-23
• Original language: English
• Binding: Board book
• 9999 pages

Amazon.com
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)

About the Author
Margaret Wise Brown is the well-loved author of several children's books, which are classics in America. Highly acclaimed for her unique sensitivity to a child's perspective and concerns, her work is considered by many to have changed the face of children's literature. Although she died at a young age, in 1952, her books have continued to delight generations of young readers. Clement Hurd worked with Margaret Wise Brown on many books, in addition to writing and illustrating his own books, together with his wife.

Customer Reviews

I hated it, but then I realised . . .
I agree with the reader from Leeds who initially disliked this book, but came to see the error of his/her ways. I first read it to my daughter when she was about 6 months old and I thought it was a big disappointment. Garish green and orange colours and a pretty feeble rhyme (including the word "mush" just to rhyme with "brush"). And then. . . then I realised that my daughter loved it! She loved looking out for the little mouse on every page, she loved the soothing repetition of the simple rhymes, and she loved the way the little rabbit is squirming around in his bed, looking at everything in the room and getting more and more sleepy. And I began to love it too, especially the way the room gets darker and darker and the stars and the fire light and the windows of the dolls' house get brighter and brighter. It is pretty much a perfect final bedtime story - really peaceful and soothing. We read it almost every night now, and then go round our own room, saying goodnight to everything. Lovely!

I didn't think I liked it, but we couldn't do without it
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.

Perfect end to a busy toddler's day
One of my niece's favourite books. Its a soothing book that gets her in a calm mood before bedtime. She loves to point out all the various creatures and objects in the book and asks for the "old lady whsipering hush" part to be read over and over.

Terrific bedtime reading.