Description
Getting ready for sleep is tons of fun in this iconic board book from author and illustrator Sandra Boynton.
This classic bedtime story is just right for winding down the day as a joyful, silly group of animals scrub scrub scrub in the tub, brush and brush and brush their teeth, and finally rock and rock and rock to sleep.
The day is done.
They say good night,
and somebody
turns off the light.
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godogsful1 –
A child I babysat years ago had this book and I loved it, this Christmas I thought of it again and sought it out for my niece. Was surprised how affordable it was! It arrived quickly and in good condition!
The contents are a sweet rhyming story of a ship crewed by animals getting ready for bed. The illustrations are really cute and as you can see in the previews, have a soft painterly style with gentle colors, which lessens visual stimulation. The writing flows beautifully into satisfying rhymes, rhyming is simple but this author seems to carefully choose the entire sentence, there are no mismatched words to stumble over, and the syllable count fits each line to the next like puzzle pieces. I know that sounds weird, I have OCD and wordcraft is something that sticks out to me – imagine singing a song and stumbling over a lyric because the syllable count is off by half a beat. Well, if you know, you know! This book has great flow, it’s satisfying to read, enough that I still thought about it after 10 years, and I’m sure that is soothing to a child as well!
Last but not least, it is a quick read. Great for that kid who always asks for one more story. You can easily drag it out or fly through it in under a minute if you wanted. All around just a great little book! My thanks to the author! 🙂
Asma –
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Elena Ferruz –
Este libro es uno de los favoritos de mi hija, de 22 meses. Ella sola va pasando las páginas y siempre me pide este libro para el momento de leerle el cuento antes de dormir. Son dibujos sencillos y cuentan la rutina que hacen los animales del barco antes de irse a dormir (bañarse, cepillarse los dientes), y todo con un toque de humor
matthew stern –
We have this along with a few other pieces of outlet bedtime routine. Keeps a toddler’s attention and helps her settle down.
Ricardo –
Mi bebé de 1 año lo ama, quiere que se lo lea como 20 veces al día
Carolyn Y –
I almost always give books as baby shower gifts. Babies grow so quickly, it’s hard to guarantee your gift will ever fit, if you buy clothes, but a book, that gift will last a long time.
Books by Sandra Boynton are perfect. They are bright and colorful, fun for the parent to read, and kids love them. These board books are sturdy and will be appreciated for a long time.
This book is a good one to send the little one off to bed.
These books are good for babies, as they are bright, and toddlers.
Will C. –
We love all of the Boynton books but this is the GOAT. This is our second copy because the first one was worn out. Our one year old asks for this book every night and its usually the last thing we read before lights out. Cannot recommend highly enough.
RJ –
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This book is adorable. It’s easy and catchy with the rhymes. My toddler likes the repetition of “scrub scrub scrub” and “brisk brush brush”. Her favorite is “rock and rock and rock to sleep” and she rocks as she says it. I buy this for everyone I know who is having a baby because it’s such a quick little book. My daughter also loves the different animals, although there are a few that aren’t too obvious. As an adult, the book doesn’t make the most sense. Why would you take a bath and put pajamas on and then go exercise? But it’s fun because now my daughter says that’s so silly when they go up to exercise.
Gendelfully –
**Review for *The Going to Bed Book* by Sandra Boynton**
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*The Going to Bed Book* by Sandra Boynton is a charming and delightful bedtime read that’s perfect for young children. Boynton’s playful illustrations and rhythmic text create a soothing and enjoyable experience, making it an ideal choice for winding down before sleep.
The book follows a group of animal characters as they go through their bedtime routine, from brushing teeth to putting on pajamas. The whimsical illustrations and catchy rhymes capture the fun and coziness of bedtime, making the process feel both familiar and exciting for little ones.
What I love about this book is its ability to blend humor with a gentle reminder of bedtime routines. The repetitive, rhythmic text makes it easy for children to follow along, while the colorful illustrations keep them engaged. It’s a wonderful way to create a calming bedtime ritual and foster a love for reading.
*The Going to Bed Book* is a must-have for any child’s bedtime routine. Sandra Boynton’s engaging text and illustrations make this book a delightful addition to any bedtime collection. Highly recommended for a joyful and calming end to the day!
myneid –
Good book for young children. Good illustrations and easy to follow story.
Dawn P –
This book is so fun, and I read it to my kid so much that I can still quote most of it many years later. Lovely rhythm and rhyme, and such cute illustrations.
Silvia Bates –
Does not have the whole story that ‘Good night, good night’ has
GE90 –
A favorite. Cute story and fun to tell