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Summary: Bedtime Made Special
Review: It was a dark and stormy night. The wind blew, whoo, whooo. The rain hit against the roof and windows, splat, splat. But inside, Mama Bear is putting her cub to bed. "Ready now, Sam?" "Oh no," said Sam "I'm waiting." So mother begins all their nighttime rituals. First, they read a book together. She tucks Sam in, head to toe, with his red blanket and arranges his stuffed animal friends. Then they share a glass of milk. And still Sam tells her, "I'm waiting" What could Mrs Bear have forgotten. She thinks and goes back over her bedtime chores and then remembers. "Kiss goodnight, Sam." And she kisses him once, twice and then twice more..... Amy Hest has written a lovely bedtime story that's cozy and comforting and just perfect for pre-schoolers. Her simple, gentle, quiet text is beautifully illustrated by Anita Jeram's soft expressive earthtoned artwork. Kiss Good Night is a charming bedtime story that's sure to become a new favorite in your house and may help your little ones fall asleep with its easy familiar rituals.
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Summary: My Daughter's Favorite Bedtime Story
Review: My 2 1/2 year old requests this book at least twice a day. We bought it in London and didn't know if it was available in the US...now we will be buying it for gifts! It is such a sweet book and the illustrations are beautiful. It is definitely our favorite and will continue to be part of our bedtime ritual every night! I never get tired of reading it, and my daughter can now fill in the words if I leave them out! A must have for toddler book lovers!
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Summary: A mixed up book
Review: The story in itself is very good, with excellent acrylic paintings to illustrate it. The trouble comes with the writing: there are times when the choice of words makes the reader stumble ( the fragment 'the blanket that was red' just gets stuck in the middle of a couple sentences, making it awkward). I wondered if English was the author's native language.The illustrations, although brilliant, don't always match up the story: for instance, scenes alternate between being rainy and not rainy... even though it's been raining on the windows and the roof, it's dry on the ground and trees. My daughter likes it, but I don't know if she'd like reading it to her daughter when she grows up.
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Summary: oddly wonderful
Review: This is among my 15 month old son's favorite books. He loves the suspense of Mrs. Bear "forgetting" Sam's much-anticipated good night kiss, and squirms with delight when she finally remembers. However, I have to agree with the reviewer who noted the strange, clumsy wording and odd turns of phrase. You have to wonder what the editor was thinking. But the book is still delicious -- the art as well as the writing.
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Summary: So much fun!
Review: This is my toddler son's favorite book. He loves to say Sam's lines, blow like the wind, touch his chin & toes and act out the book. But he especially loves the good night kisses, and he squeals with delight in anticipation. This book never fails to bring a huge smile to my little boy's face, and it makes bedtime a lot easier.
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Summary: An essential part of our nightly ritual
Review: This is probably my favorite bedtime book in the world. My daughter got it for her second birthday and it has withstood being read at least twice a day since then. The illustrations are stunning, the simple rythym of the story is appealing to both the reader and the child. When she's ready to settle down in my lap she brings it over and starts reciting the lines, "Book, blanket, friends, milk..." over and over. It's one of the few books we both know by heart that I don't want to throw out the window, and has even surpassed Goodnight Moon on our list of keepers. I gave it to all children we know under the age of four for Christmas, and they (and their parents) all loved it, too.
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Summary: A wonderful way to end the day!
Review: This is such a beautiful book. My 19 month old daughter loves Sam and will ask me to read it to her before going to bed. It is bedtime and Mama Bear is putting Sam to bed. They have a bedtime ritual and Mama Bear goes through it with Sam. Before turning off the light, Mama Bear 'forgets' to give Sam a kiss goodnight. He is so happy when she kisses him goodnight, and is able to fall asleep. I think this book is a wonderful way to end the day for a child.
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Summary: A Family Favorite!
Review: This is the sweetest book! My 2.5 year-old has memorized it in just two weeks ... She'll pick it up off of her bookshelf, saying "I like this one, Mommy!!!" It is an adorable story - lyrical lines that ease her into sleepytime-mode ... In fact, I even catch myself saying, "let's read this one again!"
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Summary: A Family Favorite!
Review: This is the sweetest book! My 2.5 year-old has memorized it in just two weeks ... She'll pick it up off of her bookshelf, saying "I like this one, Mommy!!!" It is an adorable story - lyrical lines that ease her into sleepytime-mode ... In fact, I even catch myself saying, "let's read this one again!"
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Summary: Belongs on the shelf next to 'Goodnight Moon'...
Review: When I discovered this book, I was shopping for my neice. But, I liked it so much, I bought a copy for my 13 month old son as well. It tells the story of a bear and her young son, going through the nightly rituals of reading, tucking in, setling in with the stuffed animals and drinking warm milk. It has now become a part of our nightly ritual.
The illustrations are warm and rich. The text is rythmic and fun to read. And the back and forth conversation between Sam and his Mom reminds me of the days when my daughter was that age. I think this book simple enough for a baby, and engaging enough for a toddler. My young son always smiles and looks at me when we get to the page where Mrs. Bear reads Sam a book, and "they both knew all the words."
As an aside to single Moms,the book and it's sequel, 'Don't you feel well Sam?' do show a warm and wonderful relationship between a Mother and a son. A super gift book. All my new Mom friends will be recieving one! Don't miss out on this one.
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