The Goodnight Book

(Hardback)

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In English, we say 'goodnight' before bed, but what do monsters and aliens say In some far off places they say gloobit, tookaboo, kissy-kissy, darkan-oy and even moony-night! This adorable little book shows little readers how in 24 beautifully illustrated pages. The Goodnight Book takes us on a fun trip to many far off places to see how creatures of many different shapes and kinds say good night to the ones they love.

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School Library Journal PreS-K-This book is the perfect size for side-by-side snuggling with preschoolers before bed. The book begins with the expectation (at least, for adults) that this will be a fun introduction to languages. The first spread reads, "In English, they say, 'Goodnight...'" and upon the page turn, "in French, they say Bonne Nuit." On the opposite page, a picture shows an adult sitting by a small child tightly tucked in for the night with stuffed animals on either side, a comforting image to go along with the speech bubble: "Bonne Nuit." However, the concept is flipped with the turn of two pages when readers are invited to find out what they say "in some far off places...." Endearing and hilarious creatures may say silly-sounding things like "Kissy, Kissy," "Took a Boo," and "Fleep Dreams." There's potential for heaps of fun before oodles of sweet, enchanted dreams.-Teresa Pfeifer, The Springfield Renaissance School, Springfield, MA

Author Bio

Lori Joy Smith is an illustrator and fine artist whose work has been exhibited at art galleries across Canada, and has appeared in Chirp, American Girl, Teen and Today's Parent magazines among other places. Lori enjoys goodnight cuddles with her family in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.