By Diana Murray (author) , Zachariah OHora (illustrator)
"In a peapod: rows of cute little veggies happily falling asleep will get everyone ready for bed"
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Rows of adorable little veggies tuck themselves up for the night in their flower beds in this charming and whimsical picture book. The potatoes are closing their eyes, the tired-out tomatoes humming lullabies, and the little aubergines are already dreaming, after all, nothing’s more exhausting than growing day and night.
The text is short and its rhythm and rhymes make it just right for bedtime reading while the pictures of the vegetables, cosy and smiling in their beds, will set the liveliest toddler in the mood for sleep. A worm tunnels through each page and at the book’s end he too is stretched out for the night fast asleep, his one shoe lined up tidily at the foot of the bed. Gorgeous!
As the sun begins to set over the garden, the tomatoes are tucked in, the cucumbers are calm, and the beetroots are simply beat. But what's got them all so exhausted? Celebrate the turning of day to night in this perfect bedtime ritual for plants - and humans - everywhere!
Sweet and funny... The (intentional) sleepiness of the book's action is balanced by the presence of a lively earthworm in a baseball cap who swoops through the color-saturated double-page spreads, athletically looping through tunnels and popping up occasionally to check out the dozing garden denizens. The childlike approach, appealing art, and relatable worm character are enough to connect story and audience... - Horn Book Horn 2020 Summer Reading List, starred review
Perfectly suited for reading aloud... the simple text, solid rhythm, and effective alliteration put this in the reach of beginning readers as well. OHora's illustrations have a rich earthiness to them. Even the most veggie-averse kid will appreciate this cute bunch of crudites. - BCCB
Featuring vibrant illustrations, lively rhymes, and playful touches.... This artful take on familiar nighttime routines is an enjoyable blend of whimsical, cozy, and sweet. - Booklist
Steady rhythm, whimsical rhymes, abundant alliteration, and hand-lettered sleep-appropriate sounds to share like zzzzz and snore! snore! extend the read-aloud experience. A bedtime veggie feast for the eyes and ears. - Kirkus
Snuggled-in vegetables and sweet, lilting text offer an effectively snoozy bedtime rhyme. - Publishers Weekly
Diana Murray writes poetry and books for children. Her other books include City Shapes, Summer Color!, One Snowy Day, and Doris the Bookasaurus. She grew up in New York City and still lives nearby with her husband, two daughters, and many pets.
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As the sun begins to set over the garden, the tomatoes are tucked in, the cucumbers are calm, and the beetroots are simply beat. But what's got them all so exhausted?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Goodnight Veggies and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Goodnight Veggies features in the following genres: Bedtime Stories for Children, Picture storybooks, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Cooking / Food, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Practical interests, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Fiction, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Gardening, Books for Babies and Toddlers
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Goodnight Veggies was written by Diana Murray and published by Andersen Press
Goodnight Veggies has 32 pages
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