Goodnight, Little Tough Guy

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The bestselling creators of Why I Love Footy team up again to bring us a bedtime story for all the little toughies out there.

The superheroes are settling down.

The firefighters are fitting in forty fabulous winks.

And the cowboys and cowgirls are completely cactus!

After a long, hard day of being very strong and powerful, it's time for all the tough guys in the world to settle down for a peaceful night's sleep . . .

From the bestselling creators of Why I Love Footy comes a bedtime story that'll help sweet little toughies head off to the land of Nod.

PRAISE

'In Goodnight, Little Tough Guy, Michael wields his words with unlimited comic energy whilst Tom produces illustrations of tender wit ... is a tender look at childhood dreams, perfect to be read aloud (well, softly read aloud) just before bedtime to children of any age' -- Magpies Magazine

'... kids will love the alliteration that forms an engaging part of the narrative ... children will delight in the many ways that imaginative play is portrayed ... It is a keeper, one that is sure to become a big favourite. Highly recommended' -- ReadPlus

'... This is the ultimate bedtime story; a joy to read, soothing to the ear and nourishing for both adult and child ... The use of alliterative language is inspired ... The illustrations will draw a chuckle from adults and kids alike ... This is a supremely clever and wholesome bedtime story that will become a favourite of all the little tough guys and their storytellers!' -- ReadPlus

'This unique bedtime picture book has a lively, fun text by Michael Wagner, making extensive use of alliteration without being twee ... using wordplay, puns and lavish language ... A fun read-aloud story for little boys (and superhero wonder women)' -- Buzz Words

Author Bio

Michael Wagner is the author of more than 80 books for children including the much-loved Maxx Rumble series, the CBCA Notable picture books Why I Love Footy, Why I Love Summer and Bear Make Den (which he co-authored with Jane Godwin) and the So Wrong series which was shortlisted for multiple children's choice awards in 2019 and 2020. Tom Jellett is an Australian illustrator based in Sydney. Tom has been an editorial illustrator for News Limited, working on The Australian, The Weekend Australian and The Daily Telegraph. He has also illustrated a number of books for children, including Australia at The Beach by Max Fatchen, Why I Love Footy for Penguin Books, The Gobbledygook is Eating A Book by Justine Clarke and Arthur Baysting, My Dad Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Germein and the follow up My Dad Still Thinks He's Funny for Walker Books.