This book was a buddy-read again
The review would have 2 points of view.
My review
I did not have such a book when I was a child. So when this book arrived, it appeared wondrous to me. Just to imagine how it would have been if I had been read this story every night before sleeping. (I was read fairy tales and other stories from Indian folk tales)
The book had alternate brightly colored pages which made me long to get out the crayons and start coloring the pics.
I liked the concept which allows a child’s mind to wind up and start relaxing, knowing everything in nature too sleeps when the sun sets. There is rhythmic use of words which would calm the child’s mind, whole going to sleep. I would recommend it to be read for kids between 1 to 3.
My tiny toy niece’s review who is not even 3
She is a great connoisseur of books, knows what she wants to read, even when she really can’t.
I showed her the first colorful page and her eyes went – wow. The subsequent diagrammatic page did not produce any reaction. I asked her to show me the cow which jumps over the moon. She refused and replied – aunty, cow does not jump over the moon. Cow goes moo. You don’t know anything. Well, that is that!!
Well I couldn’t refute the truth and I realized that she needed something believable, in tune with what she is learning. (she loves Dear Zoo)
P. S She is coloring the cow which jumps over the moon.
My verdict
The book is for kids for a younger age and it should be read a little earlier on so that the child gets the concept of night-time.
I am reviewing this book as a part of Jay’s Children’s Books Readathon challenge.
My rating : 4 stars
About the Author
Margaret Wise Brown (1910 – 1952) was a hugely prolific and successful American author of many popular books for children, but is best known for her stories Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny.
Book blurb
This gentle bedtime story, which has lulled generations of children to sleep, is the perfect first book to share at bedtime. In a great green room a little bunny is tucked up snugly and safely in bed and is getting ready to say goodnight to all the familiar things in his room, one by one.
Product Details
Publication date : 8th September, 2016
Publisher : Two Hoots
A good night book
67 Responses
How Do You Read So Much Books,In Such a Short Time,You Post a Review almost every Single Day, How’s That Possible,Is There Any Technique Mam
I only read… I don’t watch TV or radio or music or movies or any other hobbies. I only read… Hence it is possible ☺️
That’s Really GREAT Habit Mam
Do You Prefer Ebooks or Hard Copies
Anything… Since there is no place at home, hence E-books
It is the only habit sir
Loved this book as a kid! My favorite re-telling of this one, though, has to be Goodnight New York City, which is one of my son’s favorites (he’s 4.5).
Thanks for letting me know… There is another version of this? I didn’t know. I didn’t know about this book too till a few days ago
Yep! Some are retellings for cities/places/people/etc. (Goodnight, New York City) and others are parodies (Goodnight Westeros). Most are grand, some are for kids/family friendly, and some are NSFW haha
Thank you I will check them out
Such a cute review! Your niece sounds like a smart cookie!
Hahaha Jo, she is… Thank you so much… 💜❤️
Favorite. Children’s. Book. Ever!!
I read this one so many times I had it memorized.
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Cheers
Brian
Thanks Brian… I read it now… In my childhood we didn’t have this book at all. I enjoyed it.
Thanks for your words… I am viewing this book in a different way with so many comments
I agree with you that the book is best enjoyed by kids between 1 and 3. Our child enjoyed it a lot in that age. Thanks for a thorough review.
Oh how sweet… Thank you so much for your kind words
This is one of my daughters favorite books…..goodnight light and the red balloon…
That is so sweet… I did not know about these books. I would have bought when my niece was younger, now she prefers the interactive ones where she is learning something new…
The other one she loved was the kissing hand…i bought it for her when she first went to school…made me cry
Oh… I will check that out now… I don’t know many children’s books…
It’s so beautiful!!
A good time for your niece to learn that, for some stories, we have to suspend belief in reality to enjoy the story.
She is too small now… She understands what she sees… Maybe when she is a little older she will know what fiction and what reality is
I used to read this to my niece all the time lol. Your age recommendation is spot on! My 4 and 5 year old don’t really like it. But my 2 year old loves it haha.
Thank you… I wrote what my niece told me. Cow goes moo not over the moon. And she closed the book!!!! I was rolling in laughter at her logic
I read this to my kids when they were VERY little. It is such a soothing thing to read to a child who is struggling against sleeping. The repetitive language, the cataloging of beloved objects and people…we loved this. Your niece’s reaction is cute!
Thanks… I realized that when I saw the book, it is to soothe the mind. 💕
I love this book – read it hundreds of times to my kids. A bedtime classic!
Thank you… This is the first time for me
I love this book and I LOVE that you reviewed it!!
Thank you so much. This was a new book for me too
Your niece is priceless! I love her reaction to the cow jumping over the moon, that was perfect!🐄🌕
Hahaha I thought so too. I was stumped and just burst out laughing.
The things they say at that age are just so darn cute! Enjoy her!
She seems the reason why I find the joie de vivre
Lovely review
Thank you. Kindly keep checking spam folder. I keep going there
I loved this book when I was young. Your niece’s review was adorable. 💜💙❤
Hahaha she surprised me Jessica… 😘❤️
Great review! I think it’s great that you showed the book to your three-year-old niece. I laughed at the comment, “aunty, cow does not jump over the moon. Cow goes moo. You don’t know anything.” 🙂
Hahaha I was just left gaping at her. She is logical so I couldn’t deny the truth. It was quite a surprise 😂😂
I didn’t know about this book, so I thought it would be more genuine if I read it to a child. Thanks for your kind words
I love when kids use logic and they leave you stunned with their amazing thoughts 😀
I’m sure your niece appreciated you reading with her (and that she could leave you gaping, hahaha)! 😀
I couldn’t help hugging her. My sis was rolling in laughter literally. My niece sat to color the blank page hahaha so I kind of helped her – guilty😅 I love coloring and painting with her… And suddenly she would pop up and say – aunty don’t color the face, keep within lines. Hahahaha 😂😂
Kids are the best, and I love coloring and painting with them, too. 🙂 I’m glad you a niece that brings you such happiness. 😀
Great! I hope you gave a big cone with ice cream to your niece (too). 😉 Michael
Nahhh!! We colored the book together😉😉😂
“You don’t know anything.” LOVE that line. I’m so glad you read this together. Precious. 🙂
Hi. Thank you so much for participating. I’ve linked your review on the main page @ https://thisismytruthnow.com/childrens-books-readathon-august-2018/childrens-readathon-picture-books/
I just saw that… Thank you so much. I loved when she went – cow goes moo hehehe🐮😂😂
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This is such a sweet review, with your little niece. This book sounds delightful.
Ha ha!! Wonderful review! I love the perspective of your niece. 💖💖 All I can picture is Christopher Walken reading this book “scooch closer, children…. I SAID SCOOCH!!” 😂😂
Who’s he? I had to wiki him and yet didn’t no this reference
WordPress behaving funny, can’t edit any comment. I meant don’t know this guy or comment his, not mine.
I read this as scotch initially 🥃😂😂
Ha ha! Scotch would have been even funnier!! This is where the reference was from. https://youtu.be/FZ1mdBYrFBU
I saw this… Very funny
Just so you know, I answered this, but it had a link so it probably went to spam Jail. Lmao!
Awww. I love your niece’s perspective on this! Lol. Imagine you’re buddy reviewing with her already! 😊😄
And the cow went moo and aunty knew nothing… Hehehe 🐮🤣🤣
Yeah auntie all your years on this earth can’t compare to her 2 years of experience 😂😂😂
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I haven’t read this one. Great review.
Thank you. This was new for me too
I love this review, Shalini! It brought back memories. I read this one with my sons. That was quite awhile ago! How special you read it with your Niece!
Thank you so much. I didn’t know about this book at all till I saw Jay’s post.. Bought and read… With niece 😁