Thank You and Good Night($15.99Value)

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From bestselling author and Caldecott-winning artist Patrick McDonnell, creator of the beloved comic MUTTS, comes the story of an adorable animal pajama party and an homage to classic bedtime stories. Patrick McDonnell's first bedtime book captures the magic of a sleepover with friends, and reminds us to cherish life's simplest pleasures. During a fun pajama party, three animal friends dance and play, but at last everyone is getting sleepy. Is it time for bed yet? Not before taking the time to say thank you for the day, the night, and good friends. Don't miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell: Me…Jane The Gift of Nothing The Gift of Everything Art Hug Time Tek The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way) A Perfectly Messed-Up Story The Monsters’ Monster PreS-Gr 1—Clement, a rabbit, is having his first sleepover. Jean (an elephant) and Alan Alexander (a bear) arrive appropriately dressed in pajamas, ready to take part in the fun. The friends spend their evening in innocent pursuits, such as happily performing the chicken dance, playing hide-and-seek, and jumping on the bed. Maggie, the young girl who shares Clement's home, serves each animal an appropriate snack—a carrot, peanuts, and honey—before the three get ready to settle down for the night. Charm and humor share the spotlight in equal measure: Alan Alexander loses his pajama bottoms while jumping on the bed; a sleepy bunny hopefully asks several times, "Now is it time for bed?"; and the three make comical expressions during a "funny face" contest. Maggie reads them bedtime stories, then asks what they are grateful for and a sweet, heartfelt poem follows. McDonnell pays homage to children's literature classics, providing plenty of nods: a red balloon, a bear and a honey pot, and a rabbit in blue-and-white pajamas. VERDICT This delightful bedtime story extols the virtues of friendship and of gratitude for simple pleasures.—Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt. Pleasant, WI Praise for Thank You and Good Night : A CCBC Children's Choices Book of 2016 A Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2015 A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2015 A School Library Journal Best of 2015 Book A BCCB Best Children's Book of 2015   *"This picture book's satisfyingly soft illustrations...feel just right for its plush language and darling characters and content.... Small listeners will nestle deep under their covers feeling thankful for tender books that make bedtime a pleasure."   ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review *"The book's simplicity, gentle rhythms, and easy patterns make it perfect for bedtime reading.... Youngsters who love their stuffed animals will particularly latch onto this, and parents who want to promote nocturnal tranquility (or those with their own fond memories of Pooh Bear) will appreciate this little gem as well." ― BCCB, starred review *"A book that readers of all ages will be thankful for."― Publishers Weekly, starred review *"This delightful bedtime story extols the virtues of friendship and of being grateful for simple pleasures."― School Library Journal, starred review "The gentle...text is nicely echoed in the small ink-and-watercolor vignettes, centered on the creamy pages."― The Horn Book Patrick McDonnell’s beloved and award-winning comic strip, MUTTS, has appeared in over 700 newspapers across 20 countries for 30 years. Charles Schulz called it “One of the best comics strips of all time.” Patrick is the author of several New York Times bestselling picture books, including The Gift of Nothing, and the Caldecott Honor winning Me...Jane . Both have been adapted as musicals for the Kennedy Center stage. Other children’s books include Hug Time , A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, The Monsters’ Monster, and Thank You and Goodnight. Patrick was a member of the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of the United States for 18 years and currently serves on the boards of The Charles M. Schulz Museum and D&R Greenway Land Trust. He lives in New Jersey.