Reviews (7)

Wonderful Book
My son and I read this book for the very first time this past week. At only 7 days old, Gavin found this book fascinating! I was amazed how he stared at the pictures, taking it all in. He loves this book! I sit the bunny next to him and we read the book every night at bedtime - usually 3 times through and he is quiet and attentive the whole time. He's only 2 weeks old now and I can't wait for him to grow older with this book so he can start pointing out the things in the pictures that have him so spellbound. I plan to get this book for all my expecting friends.

THE ADDITION OF A PLUSH BUNNY MAKES THIS VERY SPECIAL
She doesn't look a day over four but Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon is celebrating her 50th! A serendipitous 1947 pairing of the author and illustrator, Clement Hurd, has left a generation spanning legacy. Hurd's warm homey drawings of familiar objects and the soothing words of the bunny child have lulled many a youngster to sleep.

The hardcover anniversary edition of Goodnight Moon includes a photo illustrated retrospective by Leonard Marcus. In addition, Goodnight Moon Bedtime Box holds the board book and a soft bunny, while the original version is available in single hardcover, paperback and board book editions. Ages 2 - 6.

It's A Real Good Book!
I am six years old and I love Goodnight Moon - it's my favoritebook! My cousin's birthday is soon and he's turning one - I'm gettinghim this! I think this book is good for anybody who loves MargaretWise Brown's books. The bunny is cute and I have the doll that goes with the book. So enjoy Goodnight Moon if you ever buy this book. Your kids will enjoy it!

Simply the best bed-time book ever
We don't have fights over bedtime in our house. I credit our routine, of which "Good Night Moon" is a big part. This has been the last book my two-year-old daughter and I have read every night for the last 18 months. The end of this book, "Good night noises everywhere", means it's time to go to bed and it works every time.

The wonderful illustrations allow us plenty of time to point out and name things in the room. And, as the room gets progressively darker, don't be too surprised if your eyelids get heavy along with your child's!

Our highest recommendation!

Jessica's Favorite
My daughter, Jessica, is now almost 12 years old. But, when she was just the first sparkle in my eye we were given this book. Her very first. Even then, she would have me read it to her over and over again, all the while she was finding the hidden mouse. I believe for sentimental reasons, it is still her most favorite book. Only now, she enjoys reading to me (and I find the mouse). ... Read more

Book Description

I need not explain how these Shadows were suggested, to any one who has seen WILKIE'S picture, "The Rabbit on the Wall." But by what pains they were invented can never be revealed; for it is known to my tortured digits alone, and they, luckily for me, are dumb. I calculate that I put my ten fingers through hundreds of various exercises before my "Bird" took wing; my left little finger thrills at the memory of "Grandpapa"; and my thumbs gave in no less than twenty times before "Boy" was accomplished. Yet now how easy it is to make the "Duck" to quack, the "Donkey" to bray, "Toby" to wag his tail, and the "Rabbit" to munch his unsubstantial meal.

Of course the Shadows are not to be reproduced perfectly, on "one trial only"; but I believe that in each case I have drawn the due position of the fingers with such care, that the most difficult subject may be accomplished after a few minutes; nor need ingenious youth or parental fondness confine their endeavours to the sketches contained in this book. With a little ingenuity and some patience, new shadows may be produced; and not unfrequently figures appear that one never dreamed of attempting.

Other Books of Shadows have been published; but it will be seen at a glance that mine bears affinity to none. Some of my sketches were made years ago, others when a student at the Academy. Indeed, the Shadows have often been displayed on the walls of my studio, much to the amusement of fellow-students, who would, I am sure, at any time bear witness to their originality.

H. BURSILL ... Read more