Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown & Illustrated by Clement Hurd

A timeless bedtime classic that has soothed generations of children to sleep. In Goodnight Moon, author Margaret Wise Brown and illustrator Clement Hurd create a gentle, rhythmic lullaby of words and images that captures the quiet magic of bedtime through the eyes of a little bunny.

About the Book

First published in 1947, this beloved picture book invites readers into a cozy “great green room,” where a young bunny says goodnight to everything around him—from “the clocks and his socks” to “the kittens and the mittens.” The soothing repetition and soft illustrations create a calming ritual that has made this book a cherished part of countless bedtime routines.

Why It Endures

• Rhythmic, poetic text that comforts and calms
• Mid-century illustrations that shift subtly as the room darkens
• A sense of security and familiarity that resonates with young children

Perfect For

New parents, toddlers, and anyone building a foundational children’s library. Ideal for baby showers, birthdays, and bedtime bonding.

Publisher

Harper & Brothers | ISBN: 9780064430173 | 32 pages | Published: September 3, 1947

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown & Illustrated by Clement Hurd