Goodnight Santa

by Michelle Robinson

Goodnight Santa is a fabulously festive bedtime story from Michelle Robinson and Nick East It's Christmas Eve, and time to go to sleep. But while children all over the world snuggle up and close their eyes Santa is getting everything ready for his busiest night of the year. With a lyrical rhyme and adorable illustrations, this festive book is the perfect bedtime story. Michelle Robinson has always wanted to be an author like her hero Roald Dahl, but all they had in common was the same birthday and a love of chocolate. Now at last, Michelle is a real author too. She lives in Frome, Somerset with her husband, son and daughter. Visit her at www.michellerobinson.co.uk. Nick East has been working as a museum designer for the past 16 years but has always been a storyteller, whether as a child, filling sketchbooks with quirky characters, or as a designer displaying a collection of ancient artifacts. Nick lives near York with his wife and two children and, when he isn't drawing, he is out riding bikes and spending time with his family. Look out for the other Goodnight Goodnight Digger, Goodnight Tractor, Goodnight Princess, Goodnight Pirate

Genres: Christmas, Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.

When I'm not up to my knees in nappies, I write children's books. I also spend a fair amount of time eating chocolate. I try to write funny, read-aloud books that parents will enjoy as much as children - after all, if you have to share the same stories umpteen times, you may as well enjoy them.
I hope you like my books enough to read them umpteen times. Thank you - Michelle.

Reviews

[Star Gater]

Published: 08/29/23
Author: Michelle Robinson

Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Kids, Sourcebooks Wonderland for accepting my request to read and review Goodnight Santa.

Loved this. I was halfway through and immediately was in love. The illustrations are perfect. However, the story itself stands alone, the pictures make it pretty, and 100% love for me.

The story is about saying goodnight before Santa comes. It is darling.

I would gift this both for reading and housewarming. In addition, I would use as a coffee/end table book.

[Joey-Susan]

Thank you so much to Sourcebooks Kids and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review.

Two children say goodnight before Christmas can begin and find themselves magically with Santa in his sled, in his factory with the elves all within this sweet rhyming picture book.

Really adorable story, I loved that it was really reparative, it was a very relaxing story. It’s a perfect just before sleep on Christmas Eve read. I loved that the children went round saying goodnight to everything, and so did Santa it was really sweet.

The hand drawn illustrations were so beautiful to look at, so many beautiful images throughout the story. They reminded me a lot of those illustrations in the Christmas picture books I grew up with, they were really sweet and added to the magic of the story.

This is a great Christmas picture book that younger children especially will enjoy and be able to follow and learn very quickly. It’s so sweet and will get them all magical before Santa shows up that very same night.

[Carla]

Goodnight Santa is a cute bedtime story, one that would be wonderful to read as Christmas approaches and especially on Christmas Eve. It opens with a group sledding and big sister telling her little brother that it is Christmas Eve and time to go home and go to bed. There are a series of goodnights to various Christmas things like choirs, stockings and even mistltoe. Then it switches to Santa's workshop as Santa and the elves load the sled, fly through the air and fill the stockings before saying Goodnight. This is a cute book for toddlers sharing Christmas, things that have to do with Christmas and of course Santa. My 6 year old granddaughter read this one to her brother and me. The illustrations are cute and add much to the story. We read it a couple of times before he was ready to lay down and go to sleep. I will keep this on the shelves to read closer to Christmas.

[Sarah Schendzelos]

Book Review: Goodnight Santa by Michelle Robinson – A Working Mom's Take

As a working mom with a toddler, bedtime stories are a special part of our routine, and Goodnight Santa by Michelle Robinson has quickly become a favorite. This sweet, festive book follows the familiar rhythm of Goodnight Moon, but with a magical Christmas twist, as children say goodnight to Santa, his reindeer, and all the holiday preparations.

The illustrations are bright and enchanting, capturing my little one's attention while the soothing, repetitive text makes it perfect for winding down. It’s simple, cozy, and full of holiday cheer—ideal for getting into the Christmas spirit!

Final Thoughts: Goodnight Santa is a wonderful bedtime read for little ones, filled with warmth and holiday magic. Perfect for moms looking to add a touch of Christmas joy to their nightly routine!

[Ashlee]

"Goodnight Santa" by Michelle Robinson is such a sweet book of siblings getting ready for bed on Christmas Eve. While they say goodnight to all their Christmas decorations, they imagine themselves helping Santa get ready for his big night to pass gifts out around the world. Once the siblings are in bed, they are the "last stop!" This book is colorful, has fun pictures, and is engaging - the story just comes to life before your eyes. I know that children will just love this book!
I received an advanced e-copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebook Kids!
#GoodnightSanta #NetGalley #SourcebookKids

[Jen]

I read this bedtime story with my three year old and he loved it! The story showed two kids waiting for Santa to come as they got read for bed on Christmas Eve. This was a fun bedtime story that is perfect for the holiday season. The illustrations made the story come alive and pulled my son in even more. This was a great bedtime book for little ones and puts you in the Christmas spirit.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book!

[Alisha]

A cute little Christmas read for my son.

[Miss Sarah]

A simple toddler and up book about getting ready for bed on Christmas eve and Santa getting ready for flight. Very cute

[Viviane Elbee]

Classic rhyming Santa Christmas take with cute illustrations.

[Sheena Mae]

I read this book with my daughter and thought it was super cute and the pictures were very eye catching. The way the words flowed was beautiful almost like a song. There was repetitive words so little children could read along. It is geared towards babies/toddlers and I think they would very much enjoy the book. I’m adding it to my Christmas shopping list for all the little people on my list.

Dani’s Review (age 8) it was too kiddish for me but my sister would love it! I liked the way the words flowed. Rating: 👍🏻/🫲🏻

[Beth]

This is a cute take on the classic Goodnight Moon but this time we say Goodnight to Santa. We see Santa start his Christmas journey at the North Pole and continue with him as he travels the world leaving presents to all the good little girls and boys with his trusty reindeer. This is a cute new tradition to add to your holiday night time readings.

[Sharon]

Rhyming text, which will immediately encourage participation from the younger audience and bright pictures which help tell story, will make this a seasonal story time favorite. I wish the illustrations portrayed more diversity.
Thank you to Sourcebooks Wonderland, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kids, and Netgalley for the digital arc.

[Theediscerning]

Practically as good as "Goodnight Princess", this didn't quite seem to have the ultimate zing to the art – and perhaps it loses some by being pretty similarly structured. It's still a very healthy score for this rhymed lullaby, designed to have all the sleeping kiddies dreaming of Santa's mission and what it will bring them. It's all perfectly cute, warm-hearted and reassuring.

[Dino Queen]

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

my daughter loved this book and all the illustrations. she loved the little rhymes and loved yelling "ho ho ho" whenever she noticed it coming up. a super cute christmas book that kids will love

[Megan Bey]

A perfect festive bedtime book for the holidays! Sweet drawings to go along with the story that will have your kids excited for Santa.

Thank you, Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Kids, for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Althea Mason]

A fun Christmas bedtime story that catches the essence of Christmas for children. The things the children say good night to are adorable. My son enjoyed this book quite a bit and we have read it multiple times.

[James Koppert]

cute and colourful fun for toddlers

[Kerrific Kerr]

A cute little goodnight book perfect for the holiday. Your little one will love saying goodnight to Santa and his friends just as much as mine did.