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6th out of 26 books
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Goodnight iPad: a Parody for the next generation
by
Ann Droyd
In the bright buzzing room...it is time to power down.
For parents and children alike, here is a modern bedtime story about bidding our gadgets goodnight. Don't worry, though. They'll be waiting for us, fully charged, in the morning.
For parents and children alike, here is a modern bedtime story about bidding our gadgets goodnight. Don't worry, though. They'll be waiting for us, fully charged, in the morning.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
October 27th 2011
by Blue Rider Press
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I’m going to keep this short and sweet...just like this free little online book.
I thought it was terrific but you can see for yourself. Simply Click it** and enjoy...and hope to all the marketing gods that Samuel L. Jackson is available for another audio narration gig.
A few minutes of happy
**NOTE: "click it" in this context refers to both the link to the cute, clever story and to the “like” button below for the kindly, thoughtful goodreader who led you to it.
I mean c’mon…fair is fair. I'll ev...more
I thought it was terrific but you can see for yourself. Simply Click it** and enjoy...and hope to all the marketing gods that Samuel L. Jackson is available for another audio narration gig.
A few minutes of happy
**NOTE: "click it" in this context refers to both the link to the cute, clever story and to the “like” button below for the kindly, thoughtful goodreader who led you to it.
I mean c’mon…fair is fair. I'll ev...more
Damn! I wish I'd thought of it! Still, maybe adding my own verses will help me tear myself from my screen come bedtime:
Goodnight Goodreads, goodnight page.
Goodnight Harry Potter fans, all in a rage.
Goodnight conference paper I still need to write.
Goodnight Internet AND THAT'S GOODNIGHT!!
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A short and sweet book. It won't take more than 5 minutes and you will surely love it.
For more, see this brilliant review by Stephen
To read the book, visit here.
Formatting this took more time than reading the book and I am not counting this to my reading challenge for the year. But trust me when I say that I will remember this one!
So Click It - yes, that link above and read it. Also, as Stephen said, "click it" in this context refers to both the link to the cute, clever story and to the “like”...more
For more, see this brilliant review by Stephen
To read the book, visit here.
Formatting this took more time than reading the book and I am not counting this to my reading challenge for the year. But trust me when I say that I will remember this one!
So Click It - yes, that link above and read it. Also, as Stephen said, "click it" in this context refers to both the link to the cute, clever story and to the “like”...more
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Cute. Yeah, we do rely on new gadgets way too much. Yeah, we need to put them down from time to time. But now I feel like a hypocrite since I am reading the book and typing the review on my Mac with my iPhone next to me, and the only reason why I don't have an iPad is that I am a poor graduate student. In my defense my TV is an ancient life form from way before the HD era.
I liked the illustrations - they are what made the book good (in contrast to last year's Go the Fuck to Sleep, a similar sna...more
I liked the illustrations - they are what made the book good (in contrast to last year's Go the Fuck to Sleep, a similar sna...more
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Go Granny Rabbit! You're my hero! The book is called a parody, but the sad thing is that I know people with that many devices. Heck, I have several of them myself (not the TVs or Netflix or Doom, though). It's scary to realize we're headed in this direction, but comforting to know that even the author recognizes the need to unplug herself sometimes.
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Can I give this six stars? I'm partial to satire and parody, and this is terrific! "Goodnight iPad" follows the cadence, rhyme, and illustrated scene sequencing of the original "Goodnight Moon", by Margaret Wise Brown, closely. However, it makes serious fun of our growing addictions to bright, noisy, digital media, and the inherent adult frustration with digital media at bedtime. This book will hit a home run with parents of school-aged kids today. My kids, aged 5 and 11, thought it was hilariou...more
I'm not sure, but I think the video of the book I just watched on Amazon is basically the whole book.
Also this book really shows how our society needs techology 24/7.
Also this book really shows how our society needs techology 24/7.
While I was browsing in the bookstore today, I remembered this title. I wanted to get it for my niece. I head over to the children's section, but since the book is a parody, it's actually located in the humor section. U-turn.
Even though this book is a parody, some may even say simple, the message I took away about unplugging was serious and sincerely felt. So much so that I think you could shelve this in the children's section. Why not?
We do have a lot of technology and social networking buzzing...more
Even though this book is a parody, some may even say simple, the message I took away about unplugging was serious and sincerely felt. So much so that I think you could shelve this in the children's section. Why not?
We do have a lot of technology and social networking buzzing...more
A very short children's story, but so adorable. I admit: I could not resist the book as it has the most awesome ever title. And very cute graphics...
I don't have children (other than two kittens whom I totally consider my kids), so is it weird to try an occasional book for children? I guess if one grows up too old to go to a toy store, then it could be the case...
I loved the story. Very cute pictures, beautiful colors, and it's got all the toys and things a few kids of my friends for sure have (...more
I don't have children (other than two kittens whom I totally consider my kids), so is it weird to try an occasional book for children? I guess if one grows up too old to go to a toy store, then it could be the case...
I loved the story. Very cute pictures, beautiful colors, and it's got all the toys and things a few kids of my friends for sure have (...more
I never thought that I would see the day where there would actually be a parody book done on Margaret Wise Brown’s classic children’s book “Goodnight Moon.” Here, Ann Droyd gives us a parody book of the classic children’s book called “Goodnight iPad” which is “Goodnight Moon” for the current generation and wow, this book is absolutely hilarious!
Set up like the plot in “Goodnight Moon,” the characters in this book is a family of rabbits who are constantly seen playing with all kinds of electronic...more
Set up like the plot in “Goodnight Moon,” the characters in this book is a family of rabbits who are constantly seen playing with all kinds of electronic...more
It's time to go to sleep...but there are so many technological distractions.
I saw this when I was in a book store with my Mum. We read it then and there. The copy we read was a donated book and we were leaving - but I bought this book as soon as I could. I'm glad I did. It's wonderful.
It had been years and years since I'd read 'Goodnight Moon' and all of my (or rather, most likely my brother's) picture books are packed up in storage back in New Zealand. I wish they weren't because I am finding p...more
I saw this when I was in a book store with my Mum. We read it then and there. The copy we read was a donated book and we were leaving - but I bought this book as soon as I could. I'm glad I did. It's wonderful.
It had been years and years since I'd read 'Goodnight Moon' and all of my (or rather, most likely my brother's) picture books are packed up in storage back in New Zealand. I wish they weren't because I am finding p...more
Review first published on my blog: http://memoriesfrombooks.blogspot.com...
Goodnight iPad is a parody of the beloved children's classic, Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. The book tells the story of a tired mother who is made more tired by all the electronics buzzing and beeping and tapping around her. From the iPad to text messages, from Facebook to video games, from e-readers to viral videos, this book manages to hit the highlights of our technological world. The text is accompanied by vi...more
Goodnight iPad is a parody of the beloved children's classic, Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown. The book tells the story of a tired mother who is made more tired by all the electronics buzzing and beeping and tapping around her. From the iPad to text messages, from Facebook to video games, from e-readers to viral videos, this book manages to hit the highlights of our technological world. The text is accompanied by vi...more
Goodnight iPad by Ann Droyd, illustrated by David Milgrim is a parody of the classic Goodnight Moon with a focus on today's technology and its increasing encroachment into every aspect of our lives, including bedtime.
This is a humorous satire of today's overly plugged-in culture. Among the many examples are a huge LCD WiFi HD TV, desktop PC's, i-phones, i-Pads, a BlackBerry, MP3's, and a nook. Other details include apps, androids, Facebook requests, texting, viral clips, Doom, Angry Birds, email...more
This is a humorous satire of today's overly plugged-in culture. Among the many examples are a huge LCD WiFi HD TV, desktop PC's, i-phones, i-Pads, a BlackBerry, MP3's, and a nook. Other details include apps, androids, Facebook requests, texting, viral clips, Doom, Angry Birds, email...more
I went to the bookstore a bit before catching the train home yesterday. I saw this book and I remembered that it was on my TBR list so I picked it up. :D
The book is pretty funny and also relevant to today. I was laughing at some points because the whole thing was pretty funny especially with the pictures. Especially when (view spoiler)...more
The book is pretty funny and also relevant to today. I was laughing at some points because the whole thing was pretty funny especially with the pictures. Especially when (view spoiler)...more
Goodnight iPad is parody of children's beloved bedtime book Goodnight moon. I don't wan't to write a lengthy review of such a short book, which will at most take 5 minutes. Read it here
Our life has changed a lot with all those gadgets surrounding us, and they are like "use me... use me.." So Goodnight iPad act as perfect update of Goodnight moon. Anyway it was just fun from the very first page(from License agreement)
What i found out is a video, it is complete book with narration, but it more fun...more
Our life has changed a lot with all those gadgets surrounding us, and they are like "use me... use me.." So Goodnight iPad act as perfect update of Goodnight moon. Anyway it was just fun from the very first page(from License agreement)
What i found out is a video, it is complete book with narration, but it more fun...more
This is a very entertaining spoof of the classic book, "Goodnight Moon," and is geared toward older readers. Younger readers may enjoy this book as well, but I think adults will be able to appreciate the humor that is throughout this book, and understand the links to the original "Goodnight Moon." I love that the author uses a pen name (Ann Droyd), which is the competitor to Apple products. After seeing this, I knew that this would be a great read. There were a lot of very clever jokes, and the...more
I have read this book to High School students, and I have read this book to 2nd Graders. The scary part is that BOTH groups know everything in this book. In fact, is was the 2nd graders that corrected me on the current information "It's not Bose 2.0... They have upgraded to Bose 2.1!"
And yes, the author's REAL name is Ann Droyd.
Any parent of children can relate to having to comb the house for electronic devices to make sure everyone gets a decent night's sleep, but all of my students agreed that...more
And yes, the author's REAL name is Ann Droyd.
Any parent of children can relate to having to comb the house for electronic devices to make sure everyone gets a decent night's sleep, but all of my students agreed that...more
When I was a very small child, Goodnight Moon was one of my favourite books. I don't think I even have my copy anymore, as it wore out and fell apart and probably wasn't worth keeping (this was before they came out with the board book edition, I think).
If you remember Goodnight Moon from your own childhood (or if you've shared it with your own children), you'll probably delight in this satirical take on the classic. With its deceptively simple (but important) message and charming illustrations,...more
If you remember Goodnight Moon from your own childhood (or if you've shared it with your own children), you'll probably delight in this satirical take on the classic. With its deceptively simple (but important) message and charming illustrations,...more
"Ann Droyd"? Seriously? :p
This could have been me! I mean, I'm always being told not to play on my iPad or surf on my laptop too late. I'm sure my younger brothers and sisters can also relate, even though I think they're part of the generation which hasn't been as well-exposed to the original Goodnight Moon. (I didn't grow up with it either. I just know about it because I minored in children's literature.) The references are hilarious (now), but can't help think in a few decades they'll be refer...more
This could have been me! I mean, I'm always being told not to play on my iPad or surf on my laptop too late. I'm sure my younger brothers and sisters can also relate, even though I think they're part of the generation which hasn't been as well-exposed to the original Goodnight Moon. (I didn't grow up with it either. I just know about it because I minored in children's literature.) The references are hilarious (now), but can't help think in a few decades they'll be refer...more
A small book which opened my eyes to the extent to which we use technologies nowadays. Well, I do not have most of the gadgets mentioned in the book because of student life. But I can't imagine what kind of turn life will take when I take the job. Even now, just with a laptop and internet connection I have to consciously try very hard to make myself to turn off anything and go to sleep. Don't know what will happen when I will get my BB. Huh, I made it sound like it's mandatory to get a BB. That'...more
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I wasn't all that five-star impressed until I began reading it to classes and talking about it with them. They loved it. We talked about how small children wouldn't "get it." They would enjoy the pictures and would understand the grandmother taking away the technology devices, but they really wouldn't understand why. Picture books are not always for small children! We talked about parodies and "Saturday Night Live" and why this book hit home with some people. We talked about whether it was somet...more
Why are truly good parodies so few and far between? With all the people that consider themselves humorists and comedians, you'd think it would be more common. Joke's on us, I suppose. Well, Ann Droyd, whoever s/he is, has brought us a gem of one right here in the form of pokes at society's dependence on electronic gadgets and their effect on the family unit. Disguised as a children's book and modeled after the classic Goodnight Moon, everybody who reads this will see a little something of themse...more
Basic plot: Granny rabbit sees (and HEARS) all of the electronic devices around the house and pitches them out the window in an effort to get her distracted family to bed.
I thought this was pretty funny. I grinned through the whole thing and felt almost like I was watching a scene from my own household. I can't tell you how many times I've been tempted to chuck my hubby's phone through a window because he was texting at the dinner table. I loved the frustrated/overwhelmed expression on the grann...more
I thought this was pretty funny. I grinned through the whole thing and felt almost like I was watching a scene from my own household. I can't tell you how many times I've been tempted to chuck my hubby's phone through a window because he was texting at the dinner table. I loved the frustrated/overwhelmed expression on the grann...more
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i read this while at the library, it was a quick read, it shows that we do need or want technology all the time. it almost controls us. yet at the same time has mad our lives better. from being able to communicate with friends and family all over the world. to helping research new medicine and discover whole new worlds.
i think i would stick this book to the older kids, and kid at heart. read the original 'goodnight moon' to the youngings, and save this one. not saying that this is bad for young...more
i think i would stick this book to the older kids, and kid at heart. read the original 'goodnight moon' to the youngings, and save this one. not saying that this is bad for young...more
Of course, it's a takeoff on "Goodnight, Moon", however, underneath the humor is a timely message about technology and how we choose to spend our free time especially when it comes to children. The last page is so bittersweet to those who've had the pleasure and honor of reading "Goodnight, Moon" to the children in their life.
One of the librarians suggested giving this to new parents along with the classic. Might be a way to break up the monotony of reading the same book over and over.
This is a...more
One of the librarians suggested giving this to new parents along with the classic. Might be a way to break up the monotony of reading the same book over and over.
This is a...more
It is so much fun to go back and read children’s books. The simplicity and beauty of the story and illustrations are a joy.
Goodnight iPad is a parody of the much beloved Goodnight Moon book. Those of us who have had to battle teens over shutting down their electronics and just reading a book will find the humor not only in the words, but also in the illustration. And if you look close, even the daddy is a bit troubled by having to give it all up for the evening.
A sweet fun book that you will no...more
Goodnight iPad is a parody of the much beloved Goodnight Moon book. Those of us who have had to battle teens over shutting down their electronics and just reading a book will find the humor not only in the words, but also in the illustration. And if you look close, even the daddy is a bit troubled by having to give it all up for the evening.
A sweet fun book that you will no...more
The palette and tone of the pictures is right in line with the original.
I was disappointed in the non-realistic 'throw everything out' approach to teaching a lesson about overuse of electronic screens. And, of course, it's a book with a lesson. The original was designed so that a person could get lost in the small moments of bedtime, not like so many of the bedtime books today that are about getting the kid to go to bed. It makes me wonder what the crabby old lady did on all the other nights bef...more
I was disappointed in the non-realistic 'throw everything out' approach to teaching a lesson about overuse of electronic screens. And, of course, it's a book with a lesson. The original was designed so that a person could get lost in the small moments of bedtime, not like so many of the bedtime books today that are about getting the kid to go to bed. It makes me wonder what the crabby old lady did on all the other nights bef...more
It's an excellent call to slow down and read real books. To remember that sometimes, unplugging is exactly what we need. (It's also really good about making you feel guilty for spending so much time with all the electronics.) And a bit of a wake up call for just how much technology has infiltrated every portion of our lives. Not that I plan to give up my tech. But I still enjoy paper books and reading with my kids, going outside and cooking and sometimes, the wonderful sound of silence.
I loved this book! It is more targeted to adults than young children. It may be in the picture book format, but most children young enough to love Goodnight Moon, will not understand the humor in this book. The adults and older siblings who have to read to them nightly will however enjoy having a book with humor which they will enjoy.
This one would be on my shelf with Lane Smith's It's a Book. I can't use them for storytime, but both are awsome books no matter what the format.
This one would be on my shelf with Lane Smith's It's a Book. I can't use them for storytime, but both are awsome books no matter what the format.
31 months - A gift from Auntie Bug. Certainly more for the adult audience but well done and O quite enjoys it. She loves the Angry Bird reference (yes, we let her play it on occasion). And she especially loves that in the end they are reading Goodnight Moon by flashlight. It will be interesting to see how relevant this book remains (or doesn't) over time. We are trying to keep her mostly unplugged limiting screen time to 1/2 hour a day to encourage maximum play and reading time.
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