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)
Before going to sleep,
a little rabbit says
goodnight to all his familiar possessions,
as his big,
green bedroom slowly darkens.
- 6 3/4" x 8"
- 28 pages / hardback
- All Hebrew
- Printed in Israel
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