Goodnight Moon - Summary
Goodnight Moon is a beloved children’s book that helps parents put their little ones to sleep. Written by Ellen Handler Spitz, it teaches young children that life is trustworthy, stable, and reliable. This timeless classic serves as both a bedtime story and a soothing routine for children settling down for the night. In contrast to Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are, which excites and calms in equal measure, Goodnight Moon creates a simple yet effective atmosphere for sleep.
The story beautifully references other beloved children’s tales, including Brown and Hurd’s The Runaway Bunny. For instance, the setting of Goodnight Moon often mirrors a scene in The Runaway Bunny, where the little bunny transforms into a boy who runs into a house, with his mother resembling the bunny’s mother. Shared elements like the cozy fireplace and the artwork of “The Cow Jumping Over the Moon” connect these stories, although some details, like the wall and floor colors, are adjusted.
Goodnight Moon
In Goodnight Moon, a young bunny bids goodnight to the various objects and creatures in his green-walled bedroom. As the lights dim and the moon glows through a large window, the bunny gently drifts off to sleep. This charming tale has captured the hearts of many and has sold over 48 million copies since its release in 1947. 🌙
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