September 23, 2005
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
If we had to pick one going to bed baby book, Goodnight Moon would be our choice - hands down. The story is lulling in its simplicity as the bunny carefully catalogues all the things in his room - and then says goodnight to each. The images of the "great green room" and its elements are beautifully drawn, alternating between black and white and color pages that capture a child's attention even as the rhythmic text soothes and comforts. Parent and child alike will end up loving the Goodnight Moon bunny, and "Goodnight stars. Goodnight air. Goodnight noises everywhere." will be a refrain you can share for many years of peaceful bedtime reading.