Goodnight, Campsite: A children's Book on Camping Featuring RVs, Travel Trailers, Fifth-Wheels, Pop-UPs and Other Camper Options.

by Loretta Sponsler, Olga Shevchenko (Illustrator)

"Goodnight, Campsite" is an award-winning children's book on camping, featuring more than tents. Our book highlights RVs - Travel Trailers, Fifth-Wheels, Pop-Ups, Class A, Class C, and other camper options. The perfect gift for RVers, especially those looking for kids camping books or camping books for toddlers. “Goodnight, Campsite” is set in a beautiful nature park, and the story follows visitors as they explore the park during the day (hiking, biking, fishing, etc.), and then returns with them to their campsite at night. There is an emphasis on RVs, which sets this title apart from other camping books on the market, which only feature tents. Preschool-aged children will love the beautiful and colorful pictures – and searching for the squirrel hiding in the pictures. Rhyming text will keep children engaged, as they build sound associations and phonemic skills. Also included in the book is a Campsite Bingo game! We know there are lots of children's books about camping out there, and we are honored that you are considering "Goodnight, Campsite." Children love books, almost as much as they love camping! Let's get outside and make some memories. See you on the trails! Loretta Sponsler

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

28 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 20, 2015

About the author

Loretta Sponsler is the award-winning author of "Goodnight, Campsite" and "The Tent Mouse and the RV Mouse." A New Mexico native, she currently calls Michigan home. She is a full-time mom, part-time writer, and all-the-time cheerleader of reading and children's books.

Loretta has a bachelor's degree in journalism, and when not busy writing, she enjoys starting home-improvement projects she never finishes.

***** "The Tent Mouse and the RV Mouse" Wins Coveted Purple Dragonfly Book Award *****

CHANDLER, AZ (July, 2020) - The judges of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children's literature, have spoken, and "The Tent Mouse and the RV Mouse" by Loretta Sponsler, won 2nd Place in the Outdoor Recreation category.

***** "Goodnight, Campsite" Wins Coveted Purple Dragonfly Book Award *****

CHANDLER, AZ (June, 2016) - The judges of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children's literature, have spoken, and "Goodnight, Campsite" by Loretta Sponsler, won 1st Place in the Outdoor Recreation category.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute children’s book about camping. Incorporates tents and campers, hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing, campfires, scouting, animals and nature. Story is not great but more of an introduction to different things people do while camping. The only thing I didn’t like was it seems to lack girls. Boys are represented with scouts, bikes, and construction toys. Even the grandparents- he golfs, she shops? 🤷‍♀️. But still cute overall.

[Country Goose · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow....

Well, some of it isn't bad, but its sadly inaccurate wildlife depiction and its adult references make it too far out of the realm for child book. Couples making a toast, men going on a weekend without their wives and kids, and what does a a retired couple selling their home and taking things on the road with her shopping and him golfing separately have to do with the campsite?

[Cynthia Gutzwiller · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a trail map in the front. This is Big Meadow campground. It has mountains to climb, peaks to hike,animals to see and trails to bike. Rigs arrive short and tall campers come from far and wide. Some childhood friends came to ride bikes. Little ones chose trails with maps in hands. They come back and play.
The illustrations are beautiful of the park. This book is all about RVing. There is a Campsite Bingo Game inside.

[Modern · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having read a lot of the “goodnight” books or similar, this one felt a bit more mature and even lengthier if that’s even possible. The illustrations are great and the rhyme and rhythm is too. Unfortunately, unlike most of the other similar goodnight books, it did not keep the interest of our toddler. As a parent, I enjoyed the keys and map!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming book

I loved reading this with my granddaughter. The rhyming words were fun and the illustrations just delightful. This lead onto a fun question and answer session, so, all in all a very enjoyable book.
Try it for yourself...I think you’ll be surprised.

[Julie Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goodnight, Campsite by Loretta Sponsler, Olga Shevchenko
Children's colorful rhyming book about a stay at the campsite. Liked all the things that are depicted on the pages.
Print is a bit small and sometimes hard to read on the background.
Love bingo game at the end.

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 4 out of 5]

camping is such a fun time ... if you just enjoy it ... but i guess if you prefer the bed bugs at hotels and motels ... so be it. we love it. great times ... quiet ...great views and the road all the time. i wish i was there now.

[Sultan * Baby Mama Smut-a-teer* · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was cute. We got camping every summer since my son was 1 and he loves it!! He loved picking out all the fun stuff he does when he goes camping.

[Paula Ehrlich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Rhyming Story

This is great for children learning to rhyme. Excellent illustration as well, very descriptive and well written. Enjoy! 5 stars.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute poem about camping. I did like the pictures although they aren't cross stitch quality (something I always look for in children's books).

[J Layne · Rating 2 out of 5]

A (poorly) rhyming book. It was ok.

[Tina Wissner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun Activity Too

A nice companion for kids embarking on a camping adventure. The rhythm was spotty in places, but overall, nicely done.

[Tia Garrigues · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Cute Rhyme

We take a tour through the campsite and it's guests in an adorable poem that kept my 5yo engaged. Bonus Bingo sheets at the end!

[Teresa Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

Nice rhymes, sweet story. Good illustrations. Can't wait to read again to my kiddos. Love to camp, sleep tight. Good night

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read it in a sing song fashion. But nice little story. Pictures were okay.

[Maria Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute!

Cute rhymes and phrases. I liked that it showed many different ways people camp and why😬 definitely kept my kids attention

[Lacrymosa Quiñones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent book

Not to bad but it didn't catch my child's attention, wished it included more child like theme instead. The rhyming was lovely though.

[Joan Exner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book

Cute book for all ages. I have friends and family that camp, I think they would very much enjoy this book.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very text heavy for a picture book, I think it misses it's target audience. But, it does have nice illustrations and it's very informative.

[Renee Greco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book

The graphics and storyline were stunning. People of any age will love this book. It really makes you appreciate nature and adventures

[Karen Bendzus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

Cute. Loved the rhyming. Cute illustrations. Easy read for the younger set. My 5 and 3 year olds loved this book

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Goodnight, Campsite by Loretta Sponsler – This was a freebie on Amazon. A cute little camping adventure! Happy Reading!

[Michael R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Reading to my son for bed, this book made me feel like a kid again. 😌 I love you Mikey stay three forever💙

[Yvette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this so much

[Allison Branscombe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fine introduction to camping for kids

Kids will see what there is to see and do at a campground, meet many different types of people who enjoy camping, the different types of sleeping quarters cooking options, outdoor activities, etc. Nice to see a variety of different races represented.

[Mrs. Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable read

'This book is super fantastic because I thought that the squirrel would put the hat on the moon, but the squirrel was fast asleep and the girls and boys were in their camp with their parents.
I liked the book because it was really, really, really fantastic.' This is what my son had to say.

It's a wonderful book to show children the joy of being around nature and outdoors.

[Happy LittleReaders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goodnight Campsite by Loretta Sponsler is about many different people and how they spend their night at the campsite. For example, the kids play in the mud, the retirees go on a hike, the childhood friends ride bikes, and the grandparents make s’mores. This book is written in the lovely style of The Night Before Christmas.
Reason for recommendation: This book teaches kids about different types of people and what they do on camping. Winner of the Coveted Purple Dragonfly Book Award.

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[Courtney Beech · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Bedtime Story!

The length is just right, NOT too long for a quick bedtime story !! WONDERFULLY WRITTEN AND BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED! I would absolutely recommend to any mom no matter the kids age!!!

[Glen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute illustrations

It covers all the types of stereotype campers rv-ers, scouts, the guys, etc.

It will be fun to see what others reaction is to this cute book!

[Holly Lenz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute, educational picture book

Goodnight, Campsite is a cute educational picture book about the different types of campers at a campground. The colorful pictures are fun illustrations of the rhyming text.

I read this book on an iPhone, but a larger screen would be preferable.