Perhaps the perfect childrens bedtime book, Goodnight Moon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for--or attempting to postpone--his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the quiet old lady whispering hush. Clement Hurds illustrations are simple and effective, alternating between small ink draw Perhaps the perfect childrens bedtime book, Goodnight Moon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for--or attempting to postpone--his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the quiet old lady whispering hush. Clement Hurds illustrations are simple and effective, alternating between small ink drawings and wide, brightly colored views of the little rabbits room. Finding all of the items mentioned throughout the book within the pictures is a good bedtime activity--a reappearing little mouse is particularly pesky. By the end of the little rabbits goodnight poem, the story has quieted to a whisper, and the drawings have darkened with nightfall. As you turn the last page, you can expect a sleepy smile and at least a yawn or two. (Picture book)