Wake Up and Good Night,

by Charlotte Zolotow, Leonard Weisgard (Illustrator)

Records, in rhyming text and illustrations, the experiences of getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.

Genres: Picture Books

29 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Charlotte Zolotow was a distinguished American writer, editor, and publisher who made a lasting mark on children's literature. Over her career, she authored around 70 picture book texts and edited works by prominent writers including Paul Zindel, Robert Lipsyte, and Francesca Lia Block. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, she studied writing at the University of Wisconsin Madison and later joined Harper & Bros in New York, where she worked her way up from secretary to publisher. Her own books were published by over 20 houses, and she became known for her poetic and emotionally insightful texts. Zolotow’s most celebrated works include When the Wind Stops, William’s Doll, and River Winding. Her story "Enemies" was featured in The Big Book for Peace alongside other notable authors. She lived for many years in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Her legacy endures not only through her own writing but also through the Charlotte Zolotow Award, established in 1998 to honor outstanding picture book texts. Her contributions helped shape modern children's literature with sensitivity, elegance, and enduring relevance.

Reviews

[Roger · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like Leonard Weisgard’s illustrations a lot!

[Amanda Goodman]

I could use it if I taught a younger grade. We could discuss and draw pictures about what we do when we wake up and when we are supposed to go to sleep. Good Beginner book.

[Aimee Fritz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently found this book from my childhood. I loved it as a child and still love it.

[Shekinah M]

Wake up Wake up Wake up the moon is gone the stars are gone the dark has gone

[Debby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kind of a poem about being awake and things seen and then things that happen at night. Short enough for babies. Medium good.