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Good Night, Sister
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From New York Times best-selling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt comes a beautiful bedtime read, celebrating the power and comfort of sisterhood. This sweet title is the perfect gift for sisters or anyone with a special bond!
Kat is excited to sleep in her own room--the big girl room --for the very first time. But her younger sister, Tina, is nervous to sleep in their old room without her. So Kat comes up with a she'll give all of her stuffed animals to her younger sister, and every time Tina gets scared, she should hold them close and be reminded of all the wonderful things each animal bravery, creativity, love, and imagination.
But that night, as a storm thunders outside their windows, it turns out that the big girl room can feel a bit lonely. And Kat might be the one who needs the extra support.
With simple, gentle prose, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt shares a comforting bedtime story, illuminating the bonds sisters share, and the many ways they are there for one another.
From New York Times best-selling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt comes a beautiful bedtime read, celebrating the power and comfort of sisterhood. This sweet title is the perfect gift for sisters or anyone with a special bond!
Kat is excited to sleep in her own room--the big girl room --for the very first time. But her younger sister, Tina, is nervous to sleep in their old room without her. So Kat comes up with a she'll give all of her stuffed animals to her younger sister, and every time Tina gets scared, she should hold them close and be reminded of all the wonderful things each animal bravery, creativity, love, and imagination.
But that night, as a storm thunders outside their windows, it turns out that the big girl room can feel a bit lonely. And Kat might be the one who needs the extra support.
With simple, gentle prose, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt shares a comforting bedtime story, illuminating the bonds sisters share, and the many ways they are there for one another.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published February 7, 2023
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About the author
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
10 books116 followersKatherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is a New York Times best-selling author, animal advocate, daughter, sister, wife and step-mom. As a passionate animal advocate, Katherine works as an Ambassador for Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA, lending her time, voice and energy to spread awareness about animal rescue. As an author, Katherine has skillfully translated her own personal experiences into all of her books that speak to her generation.
Her first book, NY Times best seller, Rock What You’ve Got, spoke to young women struggling with self esteem, body image issues and documented Schwarzenegger Pratt’s own personal journey to self-confidence. Her second book, I just Graduated…Now What? offers advice and anecdotes from several well-known people, for young people as they embark on their journey out of college into the real world.
Her third book and her first children’s book, Maverick and Me, is a heartwarming book about the wonders and benefits of pet adoption and chronicles Katherine’s real life experiences with fostering dogs eventually leading to the adoption of her rescue, named Maverick.
Katherine’s latest book, The Gift of Forgiveness, (debuting March 2020), is an inspiring must read for people of all ages, all walks of life, and all spiritual practices. She interviews more than 20 people who have worked hard, and are still working hard, to overcome unforgivable and unimaginable experiences.
Katherine lives with her family in Los Angeles.
Her first book, NY Times best seller, Rock What You’ve Got, spoke to young women struggling with self esteem, body image issues and documented Schwarzenegger Pratt’s own personal journey to self-confidence. Her second book, I just Graduated…Now What? offers advice and anecdotes from several well-known people, for young people as they embark on their journey out of college into the real world.
Her third book and her first children’s book, Maverick and Me, is a heartwarming book about the wonders and benefits of pet adoption and chronicles Katherine’s real life experiences with fostering dogs eventually leading to the adoption of her rescue, named Maverick.
Katherine’s latest book, The Gift of Forgiveness, (debuting March 2020), is an inspiring must read for people of all ages, all walks of life, and all spiritual practices. She interviews more than 20 people who have worked hard, and are still working hard, to overcome unforgivable and unimaginable experiences.
Katherine lives with her family in Los Angeles.
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February 26, 2023
Thank you PRHAudio for the complimentary audiobook!
My toddler and I listened to this audiobook together at bedtime. A wonderful sister-sister story. Older sister Cat is moving out of the shared room with her younger sister Tina to sleep in her big girl room. Cat comforts Tina with all of her stuffed animals and a poem because Tina feels scared to sleep without her big sister in the room. As Tina drifted off to sleep, Cat walked to her big girl room to sleep on her own. Thunder rolled in loudly and lightning flashed, it was Tina's turn to comfort Cat with the stuffed animals and the poem. In the end, they slept together in Cat's big girl room so it defeats the purpose of sleeping separately but the idea was good. Maybe the next night they will sleep separately.
My toddler and I listened to this audiobook together at bedtime. A wonderful sister-sister story. Older sister Cat is moving out of the shared room with her younger sister Tina to sleep in her big girl room. Cat comforts Tina with all of her stuffed animals and a poem because Tina feels scared to sleep without her big sister in the room. As Tina drifted off to sleep, Cat walked to her big girl room to sleep on her own. Thunder rolled in loudly and lightning flashed, it was Tina's turn to comfort Cat with the stuffed animals and the poem. In the end, they slept together in Cat's big girl room so it defeats the purpose of sleeping separately but the idea was good. Maybe the next night they will sleep separately.
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February 15, 2023
A sweet book about sisters and their love for each other. I remember moving my own daughters into separate rooms and the youngest would always wake up in the oldests room so I found this book to be incredibly relevant. The illustrations were beautiful, bright and well done and the theme of the story is strong. This belongs on the bookshelf of any sisters.
Thank you so much Penguins Kids for gifting me a copy to review.
Thank you so much Penguins Kids for gifting me a copy to review.
February 26, 2023
got this book for free and figured I’d read it. super cute and I’m excited to read it to my niece!
February 21, 2023
The book is a tribute to the author's relationship with her sister. When Kat moves into a "big girl" room, her little sister, Tina, is scared to go to bed. So, Kat gives Tina all her stuffed animals to help her sleep. But when a storm comes, Kat realizes she may need some comfort too.
This book and the relationship between the two girls in this book is based off the fact that even if you're the oldest sibling, sometimes getting a hug from your younger sibling is what you need to get through something scary. This story is all about sisterhood, but it's also about the bond we can have with a sibling and the importance of having somebody you can turn to when you need extra help.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
https://www.momsdonthavetimetoreadboo...
This book and the relationship between the two girls in this book is based off the fact that even if you're the oldest sibling, sometimes getting a hug from your younger sibling is what you need to get through something scary. This story is all about sisterhood, but it's also about the bond we can have with a sibling and the importance of having somebody you can turn to when you need extra help.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
https://www.momsdonthavetimetoreadboo...
July 14, 2023
This was a really sweet book about the sister bond. Since we have two daughters, I grabbed this when I saw it at the library. Our youngest in particular, always love comparing herself to the characters in the book: "That's me, and that's *older sister*".
The story is about the older sister getting her own big girl room and the younger sister being worried about not having her in the room anymore. Her older sister helps her feel better with a special rhyme and her old stuffed animals. What I particularly liked were the illustrations depicting all the instances where each stuffy helped her accomplish something (either fear, creativity, sadness, etc).
The story ends very sweetly with the younger sister comforting the older sister and shows just how strong that sister bond is. I really enjoyed this story and so did my daughters. The illustrations were very appealing. I liked the colors used and everything was soft, which worked really well for a bedtime book.
If I ever found this book at a book sale, I'd probably pick it up. It's very relatable for sisters.
Bonus: The author is Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt - Arnie's daughter and Chris Pratt's wife! We might check out her other children's books to see if they hold up as well.
The story is about the older sister getting her own big girl room and the younger sister being worried about not having her in the room anymore. Her older sister helps her feel better with a special rhyme and her old stuffed animals. What I particularly liked were the illustrations depicting all the instances where each stuffy helped her accomplish something (either fear, creativity, sadness, etc).
The story ends very sweetly with the younger sister comforting the older sister and shows just how strong that sister bond is. I really enjoyed this story and so did my daughters. The illustrations were very appealing. I liked the colors used and everything was soft, which worked really well for a bedtime book.
If I ever found this book at a book sale, I'd probably pick it up. It's very relatable for sisters.
Bonus: The author is Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt - Arnie's daughter and Chris Pratt's wife! We might check out her other children's books to see if they hold up as well.
March 14, 2023
First sentence: Kat sits on the floor of her bedroom. Her new room, which will be just for her. She slides on her pink fluffy slippers and looks up at her younger sister. "Tina," she says, "tonight I get to sleep in my big girl room for the very first time!"
Premise/plot: Kat and Tina are sisters. Kat has a new 'big girl' room. Tina remains behind in their old room. She's nervous about sleeping alone. Kat is confident that Tina will be okay. She even gifts her all her old stuffed animals. [There's a cheese-ful rhyme]. But when a thunder storm comes, whom will comfort whom????
My thoughts: I liked the premise. It felt relatable. It can be a big adjustment to go from sharing a room to NOT. The text is all cheese. It's certainly serviceable. It's not awful. It's just not super-fantastic. Definitely feels a bit Full House-ish.
Premise/plot: Kat and Tina are sisters. Kat has a new 'big girl' room. Tina remains behind in their old room. She's nervous about sleeping alone. Kat is confident that Tina will be okay. She even gifts her all her old stuffed animals. [There's a cheese-ful rhyme]. But when a thunder storm comes, whom will comfort whom????
My thoughts: I liked the premise. It felt relatable. It can be a big adjustment to go from sharing a room to NOT. The text is all cheese. It's certainly serviceable. It's not awful. It's just not super-fantastic. Definitely feels a bit Full House-ish.
June 6, 2025
I give the story 3 stars, execution/writing 1 star, and the illustrations 4 stars. The review below is opinion not fact. Reviews are for readers.
Perhaps this is coincidental, but the style and characters just seemed very similar to the illustrations in Sisters First by the Bush Sister (ft. Ramona Kaulitzki). Obviously it wasn't identical and certainly not enough to be considered infringement. I am not alleging anything, I'm just making an observation that they were similar. Regardless, the illustrations were beautiful and sweet. Lucy Fleming cooked.
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt did not serve. The story overall was not unique. It's been covered. If you take an idea, improve upon it. The writing was very "adult writes children's book" and didn't seem written with children in mind. The rhyming was mid. The song/poem(?) was cheesy. My opinion.
Perhaps this is coincidental, but the style and characters just seemed very similar to the illustrations in Sisters First by the Bush Sister (ft. Ramona Kaulitzki). Obviously it wasn't identical and certainly not enough to be considered infringement. I am not alleging anything, I'm just making an observation that they were similar. Regardless, the illustrations were beautiful and sweet. Lucy Fleming cooked.
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt did not serve. The story overall was not unique. It's been covered. If you take an idea, improve upon it. The writing was very "adult writes children's book" and didn't seem written with children in mind. The rhyming was mid. The song/poem(?) was cheesy. My opinion.
May 11, 2023
The text is not my favorite but I do like the overall story, especially the twist at the end. Also, the illustrations are quite cute. As a huge stuffed animal fan myself (as a child I slept with 4 on most nights and probably called in reinforcements on the nights I was really scared), I really liked the theme of the story and how they can help you. I also liked how each stuffed animal had a different strength/what they were best helping with (giving courage, being silly, bestowing creativity, etc.).
February 17, 2023
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 is such a sweet book. Although I didn’t have a sister, I did have a fear of nighttime. But it was my stuffies that kept me company, just like Kat introduced her sister Tina to her stuffie friends. The illustrations are beautiful, with soft colors and kind little animal friends. A wonderful story about courage and sisterly love.
Thank you @booksparks and @KatherineSchwarzenegger for a spot on the #WRC2023 #inabookmood tour and a gifted book.
Thank you @booksparks and @KatherineSchwarzenegger for a spot on the #WRC2023 #inabookmood tour and a gifted book.
February 10, 2023
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This is an adorable book! Reading it with my son brought back so many memories from when I was a child with my sister. My son and I both really enjoyed the fun and engaging text. The illustrations are beautiful. Definitely a must have for sisters to read together!
February 16, 2025
This was kind of wordy and not super interesting. An older sister is moving into a new room, so she leaves all her stuffed animals with her younger sister to comfort her. The illustrations were a little busy.
April 5, 2023
Adorable kids story about a sister's love!
June 3, 2023
I liked the message about sister togetherness and the comfort that stuffed animals can bring. The text is uneven, however, and the rhymes often feel forced.
September 13, 2023
This was such a sweet story. I read it to my little girl. Amazing illustrations and a great story to encourage sisters.
January 14, 2024
Sweet book about sisters. Sweeter than Bingo and Bluey love even! It was fun to listen to the author on audiobook- she did a great job. She sounds like a really good mom.
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September 9, 2024great stuffie comfort & growing
into a big girl room story
into a big girl room story
February 28, 2025
I loved reading this to my girls! Easy for them to relate to and a joy for our family!
October 7, 2025
My 3 year old loved this, what a sweet book about sisters and what beautiful illustration. I would recommend to any little readers but especially those with siblings.
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