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mdevlin923's review
4.0
A little bunny goes through its bedtime ritual: saying goodnight to the many items in its room.
The classic bedtime story for small children. There's good rhythm to the words. For the little ones who are still wide awake during the reading, they can try to spot all of the items on the full spread illustrations.
The classic bedtime story for small children. There's good rhythm to the words. For the little ones who are still wide awake during the reading, they can try to spot all of the items on the full spread illustrations.
nerdistrob's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
kathydavie's review
4.0
Second in the Over the Moon picture book series and revolving around a young Bunny.
My Take
I've heard of Goodnight Moon for the longest time, and I finally got around to reading this classic…and I'm already jealous of bunny having a fire in his bedroom. Hmph *grin*
It's cute with simple and colorful illustrations; ideal for three to five year olds.
Some of the text rhymes, some does not.
Excitement comes in the treasure hunt for the kids as they hunt for the different creatures and objects to be found in the first half of the story, and then it soothes them down as every object gets a "goodnight".
I found myself whispering the last few "goodnights"!
The Story
Bunny notes the objects and kittens and the Mama Bunny in his room, as he says goodnight to each, and each goes to sleep along with Bunny.
The Characters
Bunny. His mama. The two kittens.
The Cover and Title
The cover has a bright green background as walls for the room with a cheery fire blazing away. Over the gray mantel, it's the cow jumping over the crescent moon while stars and a full moon shine in the sky outside the the red-framed window with its green-and-red striped, billowing curtains that frame one side. The title and author's and illustrator's names are in yellow.
The title is metaphorical for going to bed and children everywhere saying their "goodnights", including a Goodnight Moon.
My Take
I've heard of Goodnight Moon for the longest time, and I finally got around to reading this classic…and I'm already jealous of bunny having a fire in his bedroom. Hmph *grin*
It's cute with simple and colorful illustrations; ideal for three to five year olds.
Some of the text rhymes, some does not.
Excitement comes in the treasure hunt for the kids as they hunt for the different creatures and objects to be found in the first half of the story, and then it soothes them down as every object gets a "goodnight".
I found myself whispering the last few "goodnights"!
The Story
Bunny notes the objects and kittens and the Mama Bunny in his room, as he says goodnight to each, and each goes to sleep along with Bunny.
The Characters
Bunny. His mama. The two kittens.
The Cover and Title
The cover has a bright green background as walls for the room with a cheery fire blazing away. Over the gray mantel, it's the cow jumping over the crescent moon while stars and a full moon shine in the sky outside the the red-framed window with its green-and-red striped, billowing curtains that frame one side. The title and author's and illustrator's names are in yellow.
The title is metaphorical for going to bed and children everywhere saying their "goodnights", including a Goodnight Moon.
benelliot's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Haunting. Lynchian. Where is this? Who are these rabbits? I once got too high and felt that my living room was floating in an ocean of black nothingness. A void illuminated by the moon behind me. I was sitting on my couch, holding on for dear life when I realized what the whole experience reminded me of!
jess_mango's review against another edition
5.0
Goodnight Moon was one of my favorite books when I was really little. I think I asked my mom to read it to me every night.
klparmley's review
3.0
I can believe that the repetition in this book is soothing and helps children drift off. It is mindless and easy for parents to memorize so that they don't have to pay much attention as they read it.