Goodnight Moon

written by: Margaret Wise Brown
illustrated by: Clement Hurd
ages: birth-preschool

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown is about as classic as a children's book comes. This is a lovely bedtime story using soothing words and soft pictures. It won't take long for your child to become familiar with the simple vocabulary of this beautiful book. The safety and peace of the "great green room" will make this a bedtime favorite.

Goodnight Moon was, hands down, my son's favorite nap time and bedtime book. In fact, we have three (count 'em!) copies of this book; one board book and two hardcovers in different sizes. It has been a cherished book in our family. Give Goodnight Moon a chance to work its magic on your baby or toddler.

Goodnight Gorilla

written and illustrated by Peggy Rathmann

This lovely picture book features a mischievous gorilla and his bedtime antics. Gorilla carefully takes the keys from the zookeeper's belt and unlocks the cages after the animals are tucked into bed. With gorilla in the lead, the animals quietly follow the zookeeper back to his house and snuggle in for the night. Find out what happens when the zookeeper's wife finds a menagerie in her bedroom.

Your child will be charmed by Gorilla and his animal friends and identify with his bedtime capers. Delightful writing and whimsical pictures will make Goodnight Gorilla a family favorite.

Llama Llama Red Pajama

written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney
ages: infant to preschool

Baby llama is all ready for bed- he is wearing his red pajamas and has read a bedtime story with his Mama. After Mama kisses him goodnight and turns off the light, baby llama suddenly feels alone. He calls for a drink of water and Mama says that she'll be right up. But Mama doesn't come fast enough and baby llama starts to worry- maybe she has left him all alone! Baby llama starts to whimper, then cry, and then wail. Mama arrives just in time to reassure him that she will "always be near, even if she's not right here." And then with two kisses and an I love you, baby llama is fast asleep.

This warm and humorous book will bring a smile to the face of young readers who can relate to the comfort and love of a mama, and to their mamas who provide it. Llama Llama Red Pajama will surely become a bedtime favorite.