Good Night Connecticut

by Christina S. Vrba, Anne Rosen (Illustrator)

Good Night Connecticut features Long Island Sound and the coast, tall ships of Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Dinosaur State Park, Essex Steam Train, Mark Twain House and Museum, Lake Compounce, old stone walls, USS Nautilus, Connecticut River and ferry boats, Gillette Castle, Huskies, and more. This delightful nighttime board book gives young readers an upfront and personal tour of the state's most scenic attractions and landmarks. Go Huskies!

This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes.

Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.

Genres: Picture Books

20 pages, Board book

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Christina S. Vrba was born and lives in New England. She loves the varied beauties of her home region, from mountains to seashores, and particularly loves its vibrant, magical autumns. She is a lifelong writer who particularly enjoys writing for children, and is a member of the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators). After teaching grades 4-6 for 26 years, she has devoted herself to writing full time. She lives with her husband, college aged son, two lizards, a cat, and a dog.

You can follow her blog at
cvrbawrites.com

Reviews

[Kiley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a Connecticut kid. Born and raised. This book brought together my family because in those pictures, it was places we knew and had been to soooo many times. Recommend this to everyone, even if you don’t live in Connecticut.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful board book that pays tribute to amny connecticut landmarks. invnetive and fun. preschool and up

[Kayandra Mercy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Night Connecticut is a wonderfully charming and cozy read that captures the heart of the state with warmth and personality. The stories are delightful and comforting, making it a perfect book to relax with at the end of the day. I loved how each page made me feel connected to the places and spirit of Connecticut this is a lovely tribute to a special part of the world.

[Kathryn (Dragon Bite Books) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Originally published on my blog, Nine Pages .

This book is part of a series that I think now covers all fifty states, some cities, some countries, some general locations, some general family members, some fire trucks and mermaids and dinosaurs. I’m a Nutmegger by birth and spent my childhood in the state. Much of the focus in this book is on tourist attractions more than on more general sights in the state, and many of those I’ve never visited, though I know of many of them. Most of the attractions have a short descriptor. While I haven’t seen everything listed in the book, the old stone walls, town green, beaches, and riding rings were a large part of my childhood environment. I bought this board book on a whim in a small store in Kent before leaving the state. Sometimes I just take it out to remind myself of home. This is not stellar writing, but it has nostalgia value, and it would have value as a primer for a vacation or to teach a child about her home state. It’s meant for young kids, kids who are still learning the sounds of turkeys and trains.