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Summary: Charming
Review: This was a favorite of mine as child and as the parent of a three year old and an eighteen month old,I rediscovered this classic.Filled with whimsical illustrations and a charming,simple story,that even the youngest of children will love,this book will become an instant favorite. Not a night goes by that this book isn't read. Not just once but sometimes two or three times,to each child. Both children have their own copies and both love this story. This is the perfect book to help foster a lifelong love of books.
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Summary: Goodnight stars, goodnight air, goodnight noises everywhere.
Review: I cannot put my children to bed without reading this story at least once. The cadence is soothing, they wait for every word, and on first reading they love to end each sentance themselves with a squeal of delight. The second (or sometimes third or fourth) reading has my children rubbing their eyes, yawning, and cuddling into their pillows. When I turn off the big light, and the room is dim, I say "goodnight noises everywhere" to a pair of children who are comforted, sleepy and content. This book has magic.
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Summary: A classic that no child should be without
Review: This is my two year old son's favorite book next to 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. It is a sweet little rhyming poem that he is now starting to say along with me. When he was younger, he would just point to things when I would say them. Later as he learned to speak, he began to identify them and call out their names. Now as I read, he finishes the sentences. This book is simple and elegant. I never tire of reading it to him, nor does he run out of enthusiasm for it. Long after he forgets this book, I'll remember the joy on his face as I read him 'Goodnight Moon'.
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Summary: Not to be missed by your child !
Review: Repetition is an essential criteria in developing language skills in young children. This enchanting and lovable book offers objects and life to acknowledge at each bedtime. The best stories for young children are simple and colorful. This book provides all that. Each time the story is read and reread, new discoveries are made within its pages. I know because I still have the copy that was given to me as a young child. I read it with my own son who is now in college. A gem! I can look at it today and think, "How wonderful ! Someday I'll be sharing it with grandchildren !"
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Summary: The Classic
Review: Mr. Mitchell's remarks (below) strike me as intelligent and true, but something about this book resists analysis. He's absolutely right, though, to say that cadence is crucial. Like any good lullabye, it's the rhythm of the words, not the meaning of the words, that do the lulling. Some of my colleagues ridicule me for this, but I truly believe Goodnight Moon is a great poem. When my brother, Henry, suffered a stroke and needed to relearn how to speak, I brought this book into the hospital room and together we recited Brown's verse, over and over. I can say it now in my sleep, and I fear I sometimes do. After my brother passed away I read the book aloud at his funeral. "Good night noises everywhere." I hope you're sleeping well, Henry.
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Summary: Wonderfully mysterious night-night book!
Review: This book is probably the best bedtime book ever. If read out loud slowly, taking the time to look at the pictures carefully ("Where's Mr. Mouse now?" or what is that picture of a rabbit fishing for, what, a bunny? with a carrot? - you find out if you also read Runaway Bunny.)it has an almost hypnotic effect--on adults as well as children. I have to admit at first I was baffled by the book (this is the classic that everyone raves about?), but my daughter and I now love it. And only Daddy can read it to her!
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Summary: My 18-month-old daughter hates this!
Review: I bought this due to all the raving reviews. My daughter loves to be read to. She has a great attention span for a 18-month old. She would sit through 4 to 5 Dr Seuss' books (The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, etc) in one reading session. When I read Goodnight Moon to her the first time, she didn't let me finish, closed the book herself and tossed it. Every time I tried to read this to her, she said "No!" I'd say this book is not a keeper. I don't even like it myself! Is there a way to rate something no even a star?
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Summary: THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE
Review: I am a preschool teacher and have a naproom full of toddlers. This book is requested every day at nap time. It is very sing-songy and the children love it! I cannot express how great this book is, it relaxes the children and they immediately drift off to sleep. If you have children, this book is a must for your library.
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Summary: I don't understand it, but I love it!
Review: My 18 month old son absolutely ADORES this book. I'll have to admit, I find the colors garish, and the illustrations I might have doodled myself, but this is by far my kid's favorite book. The cadence is soft and musical, and I can't believe that my son can point out the mouse on every single page. Point it out? He practically bashes the book out of my hands trying to show it to me. He always wants this book before he goes to sleep at night, and it's a joy to read to him. An absolute MUST for any nursery shelf. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: A great read
Review: Goodnight moon is an excellent bedtime story for preschool age children. In the story, to postpone his own slumber a little bunny says goodnight to everything within his sight, toys in his room, animals outside the stars and the moon. I liked this book very much the slowly darkening pictures are sure to put little ones to sleep, the way the story ends in a whisper only adds to this dulling effect. Overall a very good story.
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