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Kiss Good Night
by
Amy Hest,
Anita Jeram
"The finale is so satisfying that it calls for an encore. 'Again!' Sam says, as will readers of this cozy story." - CHILD magazine
It was a dark and stormy night on Plum Street. In the little white house, Mrs. Bear was putting Sam to bed.
Outside, the wind blows and the rain comes down. Inside, it is Sam's
bedtime. Mrs. Bear reads him a story, tucks him in, and brings him war...more
It was a dark and stormy night on Plum Street. In the little white house, Mrs. Bear was putting Sam to bed.
Outside, the wind blows and the rain comes down. Inside, it is Sam's
bedtime. Mrs. Bear reads him a story, tucks him in, and brings him war...more
Board Book, 30 pages
Published
September 9th 2004
by Candlewick Press
(first published 1984)
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Kiss Good Night is a book that every little child loves to read for bed time! The simple plot line and excellent pictures make this book a sure win! The front cover words and illustration make it easy for children to guess what Sam is looking for. Yet, even though its an easy guess its still just as exciting for them when you finally get to those last pages! The color choices for the illustrations are especially nice with the way the background and the words pop out. These colors make it easier...more
Snuggly, cuddly bedtime rituals come to life with fun, colorful illustrations in Kiss Good Night by Amy Hest and Anita Jeram. Mrs. Bear reads Sam a story (one which they both know all the words), tucks Sam in, brings him his favorite stuffed friends, share a glass of warm milk...yet she is forgetting one thing (or is she really forgetting or just stalling?). Kiss good night, first once, then twice, then twice more!
Use for /2009 Family Jammie Storytime.
Use for /2009 Family Jammie Storytime.
This is a sweet, quiet story about the ritual of going to bed: a glass of milk, a bedtime story, and, most important, a good night kiss. It is charmingly illustrated by Anita Jeram, in bold colors and that are full of expression. It's a book as warm and cozy as being tucked in to bed at night. --ejh
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Jun 02, 2011
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I really enjoyed this playful picture book. As Sam and his mom get him ready for bed, he's waiting, waiting, waiting. For what? A kiss good night, of course!
I really enjoyed the crisp-ness of the colors in this title. The illustrations are in acrylic, but the primary colors and clear lines made the illustrations really fun and clear.
I would totally read this book at a story time about kisses!
I really enjoyed the crisp-ness of the colors in this title. The illustrations are in acrylic, but the primary colors and clear lines made the illustrations really fun and clear.
I would totally read this book at a story time about kisses!
This book is read every night. It has a pleasant bedtime routine between mother and child with the addition of a stormy night. Other than the mother forgetting (or pretending to forget) to kiss her son goodnight before she leaves, there aren't any troubles or tantrums to work through.
Parents reading this book may have concerns over the lack of proper punctuation. There are times the story will use commas and conjunctions appropriately, but then there will be long run-on sentences that can confus...more
Parents reading this book may have concerns over the lack of proper punctuation. There are times the story will use commas and conjunctions appropriately, but then there will be long run-on sentences that can confus...more
This is a good book about bedtime rituals. Sam keeps saying that he is waiting for something and mom ants like she doesn't know what he wants. I think this would be a great opportunity to let the children make predictions about what Sam is waiting for him. The children would easily connect to this story.
I bought this book to read with my granddaughter when she was just a wee one. She is now eight years old and we still love to read it together at bed time. It is a nice big book with nice big "mama bear" illustrations that envelop you with all of the warmth of the "Goodnight Kiss".
A favorite bedtime story. A great book to calm down before bedtime with. We have been reading this book for at least 4 years, and I still get requests for it to be read from my 6 year old. I actually think we all have it memorized at this point!
Snuggly and cozy, this picture book about bedtime on a dark and stormy night also works for a "small moments" lesson in writing. Compare this with another tuck-in story, "Tell Me the Day Backwards" by Albert Lamb and David McPhail.
This is a cute book about a mom and baby while going to bed, but don’t forget a kiss good night. Sam tells his mom, “I’m waiting”. This is a good book to read before bedtime or naptime.
Apr 16, 2009
Cassandra
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
all toddlers
Shelves:
picture-books,
toddler-likes
My toddler enjoys this book about a bedtime routine, where the most important part is momma's goodnight kiss. Very nice illustrations, 20-50 words on most pages.
This book is really sweet and good to read to a child that isn't incredibly comfortable with affection. I need to buy another copy we've read it so much.
Checked it out at the library, had to buy it. Something about the simple bed-time routine struck my fancy. Like to read it with sound effects. My kids actually liked 'Goodnight Little Bear' more.
Charming and interestingly illustrated, this makes great bedtime reading for anytime, but especially for a night with spooky weather.
A nighttime book for settling into bed at night. I liked this book and it's nature of family relationships.
Theme- Bedtime- family-home
Theme- Bedtime- family-home
Sweet story about the comfort of a mother's kiss at night. Uses a bit of repetition which toddlers seem to enjoy. Nicely illustrated.
This is a sweet going-to-bed book. My kids love to read it before bed, and get plenty of kisses. Once, twice, and then Two more.
"Kiss Good Night" was a great story. It reminded us of the special things we do with our parents at bedtime.
Awesome book about a little bear who just can't go to sleep until him mom gives him one things that tonight she just can't remember? What do you think it is?
Great book for teaching about sequence.
Great book for teaching about sequence.
adorable all around. sweet bedtime book. bear is going through the routine and mom is forgetting something.
Jul 27, 2008
Amanda
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommended to Amanda by:
Son picked at the library
Shelves:
read-with-caleb-or-nora
I thought that the illistrations in this book were very nice. My son was convienced that Mrs. Bear was the daddy for some reason. I have to admit that it was a bear in a green sweater... pretty non descript pictures in general. When rating a childrens book if my son don't get the story from the pictures that hurts the score pretty badly. So, although they were attractive to look at they were not so thought provoking. In fact I don't think he asked a single question other than the daddy/mommy con...more
My kids love this book! They act out everything Sam is doing as he's getting ready for bed. :)
One of our all time favorite picture books. Read many times with plenty of sound effects.
Wonderful for little ones. Plus, it gives you an excuse to smother them with kisses.
This is one of our all time favorite bedtime books. I have it memorized!
Great illustrations, but a bit wordy for the intended audience.
Toddlers, Pre-K, narrative skills, print motivation, bedtime story.
A sweet, gentle book. I used to read it to Cole every night.
Sweet and reassuring. Perfect bedtime book.
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Amy Hest is a three-time winner of the Christopher Medal and winner of the BOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOK Award. She lives in New York City.
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