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On the next-to-the-last page it says: "But now it's time to sleep and dream of rocket ships and fairy queens." Because this is a book where a child is saying "Good night" to God and mostly to the things God made (like the sky, and the trees, and the squirrels), I think it would have been more appropriate for the child to dream of something other than "fairy queens," which, of course, are fantasy creatures. Good night, birds. It's a great way to introduce young children to the idea of bedtime devotions.What I Dislike: I debated with myself as to whether or not to mention the one thing I don't like about this book. The words "Good night, God," are sprinkled throughout the text, as well as at the end of the book.The illustrations, done by Kim Howard, are also reminiscent of Good Night, Moon, with the bright, bold primary colors.
Good Night God, written by Holly Bea, reminds me of the classic children's nighttime book, Good Night, Moon. Just a thought.Christine M. But, again, I chose to tell you. The only real difference between the two is that Good Night God has a religious slant to it.In the book, which is written in verse, a young boy ends his day by saying good night to the things around him.
But Good Night God includes drawings of a young boy interacting with his world, rather than just illustrations of inanimate objects.What I Like: I like having this religious alternative for a goodnight book. Irvin - Christian Children's Book Review He starts off by saying, "Good night, God, the day is done. Good night, sun." He says good night to the sky, and the trees, and the squirrels and other things in his world.
It's a good book to end the day with. I liked this book primarily because it helps to teach children about God. It also helps them to learn to be thankful for creation and for simple things.
Great illustrations for the young. The youngest likes to embellish the story as we read it pointing out the various things in each picture. Bought this to read to our two grandsons ages 5-1/2 and 3-1/2. They love the book and ask to read it every time they come over.
Beautifully illustrated. Both of our children love to be read this book, and it's a great bedtime book.
Great way to end the day with your little one. My 2 1/2 year old LOVES this book and I even catch her "reading" it herself. I actually sing the book as a lullaby and it never fails, she falls asleep to it every time.
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