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Good Night Like This
From the creator of A Kiss Like This and Say Hello Like This! comes a third adorable animal story to share — this one for bedtime.
Filled with dreamy, colorful art, this is the perfect soothing bedtime book for little children. The rhythmic text is just right for gently lulling them to sleep while cuddly rabbits, bears, dogs, and even a dragonfly each take turns tucking in their little ones. The gentle pacing and sweet pictures will be sure to elicit lots of oohs, aahs, and . . . zzzzzzs! Featuring novelty elements such as cut-away pages and foil effects, this is a cozy and delightful bedtime book for parents and children to share.
Filled with dreamy, colorful art, this is the perfect soothing bedtime book for little children. The rhythmic text is just right for gently lulling them to sleep while cuddly rabbits, bears, dogs, and even a dragonfly each take turns tucking in their little ones. The gentle pacing and sweet pictures will be sure to elicit lots of oohs, aahs, and . . . zzzzzzs! Featuring novelty elements such as cut-away pages and foil effects, this is a cozy and delightful bedtime book for parents and children to share.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published February 9, 2016
About the author
Mary Murphy
68 books29 followersChildren's author and illustrator Mary Murphy enchants even the youngest of readers with her bold style, combining eye-catching graphics and a bouncy text that seemingly jump off the pages.
Mary Murphy has an advanced diploma in Visual Communications and has written and illustrated a number of children's books, including her lift-the-flap, pull-the-tab book about friendship, ROXIE AND BO TOGETHER. In addition to creating children's books, she teaches illustration. The author-illustrator lives in Galway, Ireland.
Mary Murphy has an advanced diploma in Visual Communications and has written and illustrated a number of children's books, including her lift-the-flap, pull-the-tab book about friendship, ROXIE AND BO TOGETHER. In addition to creating children's books, she teaches illustration. The author-illustrator lives in Galway, Ireland.
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October 21, 2016
I received this book for free from the publisher in return for a review.
It's time for all the animals to go to sleep...like this.
This is a lovely bedtime book to read with kids. A touch wider and shorter than A4 in size this book is filled with thick, glossy, colourful pages. Each double page follows the same familiar pattern. There is a picture of an animal with it's baby but where these animals sit there is a half page in the book. At first there is a short half rhyme with a picture of the baby animal awake. Turn the half page and then you see the baby asleep with a goodnight message to them. The half page is so well illustrated that when you turn it, the images blend into the page. My photos will show you how this works.
Every page follows this familiar pattern and it's a joy to read for example, the first animals are rabbits. 'Yawning and dozy, twitchy and cosy. Goodnight, rabbits, like this...' Turning the half page, baby rabbit is asleep with the message 'like this.' And a speech bubble with 'Good night' Every page has a rhyme and then follows the same goodnight...like this pattern. The animals are all different and the illustrations are so lovely.
Cats, fireflies, ducks and bears are some of the animals in this book. Apart from being so beautifully illustrated the familiar words are large and easy for kids to read along together. The repetitive 'good night' hopefully leading to kids feeling sleepy too. The last page has some sparkles on it and the whole book just makes me smile every time I look at it. I love the cute illustrations and would recommend this as a great bedtime book.
It's time for all the animals to go to sleep...like this.
This is a lovely bedtime book to read with kids. A touch wider and shorter than A4 in size this book is filled with thick, glossy, colourful pages. Each double page follows the same familiar pattern. There is a picture of an animal with it's baby but where these animals sit there is a half page in the book. At first there is a short half rhyme with a picture of the baby animal awake. Turn the half page and then you see the baby asleep with a goodnight message to them. The half page is so well illustrated that when you turn it, the images blend into the page. My photos will show you how this works.
Every page follows this familiar pattern and it's a joy to read for example, the first animals are rabbits. 'Yawning and dozy, twitchy and cosy. Goodnight, rabbits, like this...' Turning the half page, baby rabbit is asleep with the message 'like this.' And a speech bubble with 'Good night' Every page has a rhyme and then follows the same goodnight...like this pattern. The animals are all different and the illustrations are so lovely.
Cats, fireflies, ducks and bears are some of the animals in this book. Apart from being so beautifully illustrated the familiar words are large and easy for kids to read along together. The repetitive 'good night' hopefully leading to kids feeling sleepy too. The last page has some sparkles on it and the whole book just makes me smile every time I look at it. I love the cute illustrations and would recommend this as a great bedtime book.
May 27, 2016
I love the word choices and vibrant pictures in this book good for toddlers to kindergarteners. The repetitive phrase of "Good night. Like this." repeats on half pages with mixed medium creating a dreamy mood and calm atmosphere. The students love it as a read aloud.
February 29, 2016
Fully adding this to the Storytelling Collection! This was TERRIFIC! Want to get this for Mister....
August 17, 2017
A bit repetitive but cute art
May 14, 2023
Beautiful artwork, lovely use of black. I did appreciate the half-pages that function as lift-the-flaps (less fragile).
December 26, 2023
3.5 stars
May 6, 2022
Good Night Like This was released as a picture book several years ago. It is now in board book form and easily one of the greatest board books I have ever seen or read. I have heard that there will be an award starting next year given out to the best board books. Good Night Like This is certainly worthy. The color palate is gorgeous. Warm, vibrant hues of deep purple and pink. The text is perfect for the youngest listeners. Small format for easy transportation and lap reading. A must buy purchase for a new baby or toddler. I love it!
October 5, 2017
Title: Good Night Like This
Author: Mary Murphy
Genre: Flap Book, Bed Time Book
Themes: Bed Time, Mothers, Love
Opening Line: “Yawny and dozy, twitchy and cozy. Goodnight rabbits. Sleep tight…..like this.”
Brief Book Summary: From bunnies, to ducks, to fireflies, the book goes through a variety of mothers tucking their babies into bed. “good night ___ sleept tight…like this” is repeated throughout the book for each animal. The words “like this” can be found under the flap on each page where a picture of the baby is sleeping.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1
CLCD
Kirkus (Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2015)
“The patterned text offers a few descriptive words in a rhyming couplet followed by a simple "good night, sleep tight" wish. A cleverly designed half-page flap then turns to show the animals sleeping "like this."
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Professional Recommendation/Review #2
Kaitlyn Torres (Kindergarten Teacher)
“This is a simple book and the concept isn't completely novel (though the flap variety is fun), but the artwork alone is worth the read.”
Response to Reviews: I am agree with both reviews. I think the book is cute and the flaps certainly make it a fun read. It’s a nice bed time story to read with a young child but academically there is not much too it besides the beautiful illustrations. The story is very simple but like mentioned above, the illustrations are worth the read.
Evaluation of Literary Elements: The imagery used in this story is very well done. Words like “Yawny and dozy, twitch and cozy” and “ Flitty and shiny, flashy and tiny” make the illustrations come to life. One can even envision the characters solely from the imagery provided by the text.
Consideration of Instructional Application: I think this book could be used to talk about family, traditions, and specifically bed time routines at home. If I brought this book into my classroom I would turn it into a writing activity. I would have a read aloud, group discussion, and then have students write about their own bed time routines and experiences at home.
Author: Mary Murphy
Genre: Flap Book, Bed Time Book
Themes: Bed Time, Mothers, Love
Opening Line: “Yawny and dozy, twitchy and cozy. Goodnight rabbits. Sleep tight…..like this.”
Brief Book Summary: From bunnies, to ducks, to fireflies, the book goes through a variety of mothers tucking their babies into bed. “good night ___ sleept tight…like this” is repeated throughout the book for each animal. The words “like this” can be found under the flap on each page where a picture of the baby is sleeping.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1
CLCD
Kirkus (Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2015)
“The patterned text offers a few descriptive words in a rhyming couplet followed by a simple "good night, sleep tight" wish. A cleverly designed half-page flap then turns to show the animals sleeping "like this."
http://www.clcd.com.ezaccess.librarie...
Professional Recommendation/Review #2
Kaitlyn Torres (Kindergarten Teacher)
“This is a simple book and the concept isn't completely novel (though the flap variety is fun), but the artwork alone is worth the read.”
Response to Reviews: I am agree with both reviews. I think the book is cute and the flaps certainly make it a fun read. It’s a nice bed time story to read with a young child but academically there is not much too it besides the beautiful illustrations. The story is very simple but like mentioned above, the illustrations are worth the read.
Evaluation of Literary Elements: The imagery used in this story is very well done. Words like “Yawny and dozy, twitch and cozy” and “ Flitty and shiny, flashy and tiny” make the illustrations come to life. One can even envision the characters solely from the imagery provided by the text.
Consideration of Instructional Application: I think this book could be used to talk about family, traditions, and specifically bed time routines at home. If I brought this book into my classroom I would turn it into a writing activity. I would have a read aloud, group discussion, and then have students write about their own bed time routines and experiences at home.
June 19, 2020
From the creator of A Kiss Like This and Say Hello Like This! comes a third adorable animal story to share — this one for bedtime.
Filled with dreamy, colorful art, this is the perfect soothing bedtime book for little children. The rhythmic text is just right for gently lulling them to sleep while cuddly rabbits, bears, dogs, and even a dragonfly each take turns tucking in their little ones. The gentle pacing and sweet pictures will be sure to elicit lots of oohs, aahs, and . . . zzzzzzs! Featuring novelty elements such as cut-away pages and foil effects, this is a cozy and delightful bedtime book for parents and children to share.
Filled with dreamy, colorful art, this is the perfect soothing bedtime book for little children. The rhythmic text is just right for gently lulling them to sleep while cuddly rabbits, bears, dogs, and even a dragonfly each take turns tucking in their little ones. The gentle pacing and sweet pictures will be sure to elicit lots of oohs, aahs, and . . . zzzzzzs! Featuring novelty elements such as cut-away pages and foil effects, this is a cozy and delightful bedtime book for parents and children to share.
April 6, 2025
An absolutely perfect book for a bedtime story!
The pictures were simplistic but so cute and colorful, and the warm, cozy coloring added to the atmosphere. Simple and repetitive, which makes for a very nice read for getting young ones to settle down for the night, and the half-pages that show the animals all curled up to sleep seem very nice for a child to turn on their own too. While it doesn't have much to offer in terms of messages or a plotline, it's not quite in the age range for that to be necessary. The word choice brings the story to life even further than the images do, and I'd highly recommend this for a story to read just before bed.
The pictures were simplistic but so cute and colorful, and the warm, cozy coloring added to the atmosphere. Simple and repetitive, which makes for a very nice read for getting young ones to settle down for the night, and the half-pages that show the animals all curled up to sleep seem very nice for a child to turn on their own too. While it doesn't have much to offer in terms of messages or a plotline, it's not quite in the age range for that to be necessary. The word choice brings the story to life even further than the images do, and I'd highly recommend this for a story to read just before bed.
December 23, 2022
I was only one page in when I realized this book reminded me of an old favorite picture book called "Goodnight, Dinosaurs" by Judy Sierra. I was hooked right away!
I love the repetion. It's critical for early literacy.
The design is unique, with the repetion being on half-pages. It's an interesting idea I'd not seen before.
I don't love the chalk-look of the font, but that's not a huge issue.
It would make an excellent bedtime read.
Note: I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I love the repetion. It's critical for early literacy.
The design is unique, with the repetion being on half-pages. It's an interesting idea I'd not seen before.
I don't love the chalk-look of the font, but that's not a huge issue.
It would make an excellent bedtime read.
Note: I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 10, 2017
An absolutely ADORABLE book about going to sleep for your little one. The book begins each page by rhyming and ending with "sleep tight," and a picture of an animal getting sleepy, and when you turn the quarter page (an interactive book), it says "like this," with a picture of the same animal sleeping. The book eventually ends by telling the reader that "it's your turn" to go to sleep. I couldn't have been happier with this book.
April 23, 2020
A wonderfully illustrated book with soft, soothing colors, and cuddly animals that sets the right tone for reading to ones child at bed time. The split pages will allow the child to turn over and see how the babies go to sleep. Such an exceptional book that I now have one headed through the post to my youngest Grandchild as a surprise gift from her Mimi and PopPop. GREAT READ for bedtime for your little one.
August 1, 2018
I love some of Murphy's other work, but this one was just boring. Maybe because there's no option for the kids to participate like there is in "Say Hello Like This," or maybe it's just because it's a bedtime book so it's trying to calm kids down? Either way it left me feeling meh. Great illustrations, though.
December 5, 2018
Such a beautiful bedtime story to share with my children. It’s time for all of the animals to go to bed & all of them say goodnight & snuggle up in different ways. Not only does it wind my children down before bed but i feel like it already encourages young children to understand that some people live differently to others just like the animals in the story.
January 9, 2022
This is a very simple book, but sweetly written with flaps that young kids would like to turn as a parent reads. The short, rhyming text is engaging. The pictures show animals awake, and then under the flap the picture shows the animals as they are when they go to bed.
July 12, 2022
A bedtime story for the youngest depicting several animals being talked to prior the illustration of them being peacefully asleep. Illustrations are very indicative of the sun going down, twilight coming, and the moon shining.
June 7, 2023
Creative and unusual rhymes but not trying too hard - just right - invoke a sense of comfort that could make this a favorite for a child and many a weary mother or father.
And the examples of all those adorable animals sleeping might be just what's needed...
And the examples of all those adorable animals sleeping might be just what's needed...
July 3, 2017
Very sweet. Illustrations were cute and the flaps were entertaining. Story was easy to follow, although some of the words were hard to pronounce for my 6 year old
August 11, 2017
Beautiful illustrations.
March 21, 2018
Sweet book. Snappy. Has a fun and simple flap to make it interactive. Wonderful and simple bedtime tale.
March 27, 2018
Good for a PJ/Bedtime story
March 29, 2018
All the little animals get sleepy and go to bed, then you lift the flap and it says "like this" and shows them all cuddled up and asleep. At the end it's your turn to sleep. Great bedtime book.
May 25, 2018
An animal-focused bedtime story relying heavily on made-up words to force rhymes.
June 23, 2018
Wonderful bedtime story for the youngest ones.
July 17, 2018
A sweet good night book. If only my 2yr old enjoyed it as much as me!
September 26, 2018
lily fall reading 2018, children's book, picture book, animals, bedtime,
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July 8, 2019
Story with nice illustrations of how different animals go to sleep, with their parents by their side.
November 7, 2019
I read this to toddlers. It took a little extra effort to keep their attention, but it's a cute, sweet book. Perfect for bedtime.
July 2, 2020
Like the use of cutaway pages to show the difference between the animals just before bedtime and after they're all snuggled together.
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