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Good Night, Good Night: A Going to Sleep Picture Book
Good Night, Good Night is a relaxing bedtime story for young children. With beautiful illustrations and rhyming text, your child will be ready for sleep and know that they are loved when you read this bedtime book with them.
- GenresChildrens
34 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 22, 2014
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About the author
Helen H. Wu
42 books79 followersHelen H. Wu is a children’s book author and illustrator, as well as a translator and publisher. She is the author of Tofu Takes Time, illustrated by Julie Jarema (Beaming Books, 2022) and Long Goes To Dragon School, illustrated by Mae Besom (Yeehoo Press, 2023). Helen is the Associate Publisher of Yeehoo Press, a San Diego based children’s book publisher. Being fascinated by the differences and similarities between cultures, Helen loves to share stories that can empower children to understand the world and our connections. Born and raised in Hefei, China, Helen moved to the US in her 20s. Currently, she resides in sunny Southern California, with her family and two kids. Learn more about Helen at helenhwu.com and follow her on Twitter at @HelenHWu and on Instagram at @HelenHWu.
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June 3, 2015
Not only will your child relax at bedtime, hearing the sound of your voice reading Good Night, Good Night, but you will too.
Combining her art and her poetry, Helen H. Wu creates a unified vision of a magical forrest where the characters, who are so much alike us, live. Mother monkey holds her little child, who doesn't want to go to sleep, and she whispers to him, ever so softly:
Hush my little monkey
Your tummy needs some rubbing
Hush my little monkey
Close your eyes and sleep till morning
Her voice is so soothing, yet the little one does his best to delay the moment of going to sleep, to cling to his mama a bit longer.
The little monkey yawns
I’m ready to sleep to dawn
For first, mama dear
There’s something you need to hear
In the lovely illustrations you’ll find the blue night sky, where stars are atwinkle, the leaves swaying with a rustle, and the moon, rising radiantly above the branches.
Five stars.
Combining her art and her poetry, Helen H. Wu creates a unified vision of a magical forrest where the characters, who are so much alike us, live. Mother monkey holds her little child, who doesn't want to go to sleep, and she whispers to him, ever so softly:
Hush my little monkey
Your tummy needs some rubbing
Hush my little monkey
Close your eyes and sleep till morning
Her voice is so soothing, yet the little one does his best to delay the moment of going to sleep, to cling to his mama a bit longer.
The little monkey yawns
I’m ready to sleep to dawn
For first, mama dear
There’s something you need to hear
In the lovely illustrations you’ll find the blue night sky, where stars are atwinkle, the leaves swaying with a rustle, and the moon, rising radiantly above the branches.
Five stars.
May 13, 2021
Wonderful Book
This book is very easy to read and follow. This book also has bright colors and the pictures are one that a child can easily follow. I definitely recommend this book.
This book is very easy to read and follow. This book also has bright colors and the pictures are one that a child can easily follow. I definitely recommend this book.
May 11, 2019
Highly recommended for baby's sleepy time
I read this to my 19 month old baby ever night. Soon afterwards she's off to dream land. Very good read and highly recommended.
I read this to my 19 month old baby ever night. Soon afterwards she's off to dream land. Very good read and highly recommended.
October 4, 2015
I read this to my six months old granddaughter
I love this book. The colors are perfectly calming to her. Even though she only look at the pictures, I can tell she enjoys it.
I love this book. The colors are perfectly calming to her. Even though she only look at the pictures, I can tell she enjoys it.
December 5, 2015
Nicely done. Cute pictures. Calming.
Can't wait to reward this to my little girl, she loves monkeys! Cute pictures, nicely written, and a sleepy story.
Can't wait to reward this to my little girl, she loves monkeys! Cute pictures, nicely written, and a sleepy story.
May 24, 2016
Cute
This book was really cute, simply illustrated and enjoyable. I look forward to getting her other books for my little ones.
This book was really cute, simply illustrated and enjoyable. I look forward to getting her other books for my little ones.
February 3, 2018
Reviewed for Readers' Favorite
Good Night, Good Night: A Going to Sleep Picture Book by author and illustrator Helen H. Wu is a short children’s book that speaks of the nightly trials and joys that come with having a child, from the perspective of a mother and son who are monkeys. A few other animals make appearances throughout to entice young readers. The pages exhibit short rhyming dialogue, as well as pastel colorings, in addition to darker colorations depicted in the illustrations.
Helen H. Wu’s Good Night, Good Night: A Going to Sleep Picture Book really spoke to me. The rhyming is perfectly worded, without being too in your face as some rhymes can be. The words are also simple enough that it will be a perfect book to use to help your child when they begin to learn to read. It has a perfect balance of interaction with the mother monkey, as well as the other creatures that come into play throughout as the story progresses. What I couldn't get over were the illustrations; they really catch your eye and bring you into the story in a way that I haven't experienced much in my lifetime. They gelled so well with the story. This reminded me a good bit of my favorite story as a child, Good Night Moon. Helen H. Wu’s story took me back to my childhood, and you can’t ask more than that from a child’s book. I would definitely snap this book up as quickly as you can; it’s a story that your little one is going to request night after night.
Good Night, Good Night: A Going to Sleep Picture Book by author and illustrator Helen H. Wu is a short children’s book that speaks of the nightly trials and joys that come with having a child, from the perspective of a mother and son who are monkeys. A few other animals make appearances throughout to entice young readers. The pages exhibit short rhyming dialogue, as well as pastel colorings, in addition to darker colorations depicted in the illustrations.
Helen H. Wu’s Good Night, Good Night: A Going to Sleep Picture Book really spoke to me. The rhyming is perfectly worded, without being too in your face as some rhymes can be. The words are also simple enough that it will be a perfect book to use to help your child when they begin to learn to read. It has a perfect balance of interaction with the mother monkey, as well as the other creatures that come into play throughout as the story progresses. What I couldn't get over were the illustrations; they really catch your eye and bring you into the story in a way that I haven't experienced much in my lifetime. They gelled so well with the story. This reminded me a good bit of my favorite story as a child, Good Night Moon. Helen H. Wu’s story took me back to my childhood, and you can’t ask more than that from a child’s book. I would definitely snap this book up as quickly as you can; it’s a story that your little one is going to request night after night.
May 10, 2021
This book is a a night read for children to help put them to sleep. It includes different types of rhyming bedtime story and funny humorous story that will make children laugh. This is an entry level book for kids who are young and is developing their alphabets and words. This is a great book for young kids to have and read just to teach them the basics of reading.
March 4, 2019
Okay read
Nieces liked it well enough but didn't find it very much interesting and it was short. Have to read them 2 stories when this book is chosen. Better suited for toddlers up to 18months. Rhymes were a bit off too. 3.5 stars.
Nieces liked it well enough but didn't find it very much interesting and it was short. Have to read them 2 stories when this book is chosen. Better suited for toddlers up to 18months. Rhymes were a bit off too. 3.5 stars.
October 20, 2019
Our new favorite bedtime story!
My 2 year old twins love this book! It’s a must in our evening routine and the little monkey helps them to get ready for bed. Reading this cute little book is so much fun! Highly recommend it!
My 2 year old twins love this book! It’s a must in our evening routine and the little monkey helps them to get ready for bed. Reading this cute little book is so much fun! Highly recommend it!
February 4, 2017
Adorable!!
This sweet, mostly rhyming book should be the staple of many children's libraries. My nephew has asked for this to be our nightly last book to be read.
This sweet, mostly rhyming book should be the staple of many children's libraries. My nephew has asked for this to be our nightly last book to be read.
July 5, 2017
If you like monkey's you'll like this book - maybe an introduction to children about pretend monkey's - colorful but not written that well.
December 23, 2017
AMozing book
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February 11, 2018
Wonderful read!
I loved the story and the pictures made the story come to life, especially the monkey. My 8 year old loved this!
I loved the story and the pictures made the story come to life, especially the monkey. My 8 year old loved this!
June 29, 2018
The illustrations are kind of adorable, the rhyme story was not the best.
August 3, 2018
Good book
My four year old enjoyed it! Cute toddler book and illustration wasn't bad. Would recommend to someone who is looking for a short bedtime story.
My four year old enjoyed it! Cute toddler book and illustration wasn't bad. Would recommend to someone who is looking for a short bedtime story.
August 21, 2018
Good story
Short and clear
I like it ,it's nice story and simple language to understand
It's can read for everyone and every age
Short and clear
I like it ,it's nice story and simple language to understand
It's can read for everyone and every age
September 20, 2018
Its a great book!!
I choose the ratings due to the fact that its a great book to read to your unborn child..I read this book nightly before going to bed
I choose the ratings due to the fact that its a great book to read to your unborn child..I read this book nightly before going to bed
July 28, 2019
Nocturnal Bliss :)
Good Night，Good Night is a lovely bedtime story that parents can read to young children. It has soothing rhymes, and beautiful illustrations too.
Good Night，Good Night is a lovely bedtime story that parents can read to young children. It has soothing rhymes, and beautiful illustrations too.
December 19, 2019
Cute
This is a sweet book. It's about a monkey getting ready for bed, and just a short simple book. Yep.
This is a sweet book. It's about a monkey getting ready for bed, and just a short simple book. Yep.
January 30, 2020
Cute bedtime book
Really enjoyed reading this book to my soon to be here son William💕 He kicks and moves about as I read stories to him.
Really enjoyed reading this book to my soon to be here son William💕 He kicks and moves about as I read stories to him.
April 4, 2020
Enjoyable book for todxlers
My kid likes the pictures and rhymes in the book. Very relaxing read before bedtime. I would order more for her.
My kid likes the pictures and rhymes in the book. Very relaxing read before bedtime. I would order more for her.
April 21, 2020
Sleepytime
This is a relaxing book that covers all the things needed to get a good night's sleep. Helen H. Will did a great job with soothing kids for bed.
This is a relaxing book that covers all the things needed to get a good night's sleep. Helen H. Will did a great job with soothing kids for bed.
November 27, 2020
Weird
It’s a strange book with a word rhythm. I won’t be reading it to my son again. Very glad it was free.
It’s a strange book with a word rhythm. I won’t be reading it to my son again. Very glad it was free.
May 27, 2021
Loved this story. Very beautiful writing and pictures. When I read this story, it even relaxed me. LOL. I proof read all my kids stories to make sure they are appropriate.
March 3, 2022
My kiddo loved this story. Read it one night before bed and she loved it
5 star book. cute little story to read. I believe i have read this like 3 times since i got it since 2020
5 star book. cute little story to read. I believe i have read this like 3 times since i got it since 2020
June 2, 2022
What a sweet little bedtime book.
October 13, 2024
There are so many reasons not to go to sleep. The momma monkey keeps repeating a calming phrase that might actually work.
January 1, 2025
Cute Little Bedtime Story
Cute little bedtime story for young readers or to read to a child before they learn to read. Definitely worth picking up this book for a bedtime treat.
Cute little bedtime story for young readers or to read to a child before they learn to read. Definitely worth picking up this book for a bedtime treat.
April 3, 2021
My son love it!
Been reading this to my three year old since he was a baby and he still giggles when I read it to him.
Been reading this to my three year old since he was a baby and he still giggles when I read it to him.
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