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Goodnight, Good Dog Kindle Edition

by Mary Lyn Ray (Author), Rebecca Malone (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
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“A satisfying picture book that’s just right for bedtime reading” from the New York Times–bestselling author of Stars (Booklist).
 
It’s time to say goodnight. But what if a dog isn’t sleepy?
 
Intimate and accessible, this young dog story captures how a reluctant pup warms to bedtime in a way that children will recognize immediately—and find as reassuring as their own beds.
 
“This effective bedtime story reminds kids that fun will be had again when they wake—but first comes sleep.” —Horn Book
 
“Sure to be shelved next to Goodnight, Moon. It deserves that rarefied spot.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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  1. Reading age
    Baby - 11 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 6
  5. Publisher
    HMH Books for Young Readers
  6. Publication date
    November 10, 2015
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    978-0544286122
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"Whether or not audiences catch the kidproxy echoes in the dog’s resistance to bedtime, they’ll be enchanted by the pooch’s dozy meanderings and eventual sleepy example."
—Bulletin, starred review

"Ray’s pleasing text recreates the dog’s experiences without a wasted word. The illustrations expand the narrative and express its tone visually...A satisfying picture book that’s just right for bedtime reading."
—Booklist

"This snuggly bedtime story shows the dog’s girl going happily and quickly to sleep while he pads restlessly about the house, creating a potentially empowering contrast for human bedtime resisters."
—School Library Journal

* "The pace of the page turns gently slows down as this good dog heads to his dreams. Goodnight, Good Dog. Sure to be shelved next to Goodnight, Moon. It deserves that rarefied spot."
—Kirkus, starred review

* "Ray...again proves herself a gifted writer, capable of highly distilled poetic prose that's beautifully accessible and allusive. Malone's bright acrylics, simple shapes, and minimalist detailing...are a terriffic match; her canine hero is endearingly eager."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This effective bedtime story reminds kids that fun will be had again when they wake—but first comes sleep."
—Horn Book
 

About the Author

Rebecca Malone's art is created with acrylic paint on watercolor paper, though she occasionally illustrates with pen and ink or a computer. She lives in Brimfield, MA. Visit www.rebeccamaloneillustration.com.

Mary Lyn Ray has written many acclaimed books for children, including Go to Sleep, Little Farm, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal; New York Times best-seller Stars, illustrated by Marla Frazee and The Thank You Book, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. She lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire.

www.marylynray.com 

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B011H56QBS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HMH Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (November 10, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7516 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Kylee Caloiaro
5.0 out of 5 stars Every baby with a dog
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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We love this night time book! It has short one sentence pages so it’s perfect to read to babies before bed time. I have read it to both my kids when they were little and buy it as a baby shower gift for any new parent with a dog at home. Such a sweet little story.
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martha c.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2023
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Niece loved it!
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ttfn621
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022
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Used as a Baby Shower gift for diaper cake. Very cute!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2022
Used as a Baby Shower gift for diaper cake. Very cute!!
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AlyVonD
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
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My daughters favorite bedtime book. So cute and nice and calming. I have been gifting this book to expecting friends along with an organic sleep sack.
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LMF
5.0 out of 5 stars Children Will Listen & Love Mary Lyn's stories
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2019
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Precious story .... my nieces loved it!
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ninaryn
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016
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Lots of fun especially friendly if child is afraid of dogs.
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Tj
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is adorable! My kids love the story of the dog ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2017
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This book is adorable! My kids love the story of the dog who isn't sleepy at bedtime.
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Bev
5.0 out of 5 stars Great children's book
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
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I liked the book and illustrations, but more importantly, my niece liked it and was able to read.
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