Comments on: Book Talk: Goodnight Moon

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:10:47 +0000

I read this to my Pre-K students as they are getting ready for nap time… it’s a wonderful book and definitely puts the children in a calm state of mind! =)

By: Colleen

Colleen — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:57:22 +0000

I have read that book to 3 out of 4 of my grandkids, they love it.

By: Elizabeth M.

Elizabeth M. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:48:09 +0000

This grew to be one of our absolute most treasured bedtime reads. It’s actually falling apart now. :(

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:52:35 +0000

My girls love this book too and it’s such a soothing bedtime story. I’m with you, at first I really didn’t care for the pictures and such, but it grew on me. Thanks for sharing!

By: Joe Girl

Joe Girl — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:29:34 +0000

Hey Vanilla Joy!
Found you via Tip Junkie today. Great blog! Love the variety!

Goodnight Moon was a bedtime staple for our first son, who is now seven. We read it at least three times a week, alternating with “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak.

A funny story: Once night when Quinn was about three, we (as you suggested) were reading the author and illustrator names. We were trying to encourage him to read (say) it along with us. So we started “by Clement…?” and Quinn completed it by saying “Tine”. So sweet.

Actually, another sweetness. At the end of Where The Wild Things Are, Max returns to his room “where he found his supper waiting for him. And it was still hot”. Again, we were encouraging Quinn to complete the sentence, and he got the two stories mixed up so instead said “And it was still MUSH.”

By: Allanna

Allanna — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:36:23 +0000

Funny. We JUST read this. Like a minute ago. It’s a classic. And a good bedtime/calm-down book.

And, hey, I gave you a prize! Check my blog for details. ^_^

By: The Mommy

The Mommy — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:39:46 +0000

This book sounds just wonderful. I’m a bit concerned about the images though. I have particular trouble with red and greens like that. They make me whoosy!