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Goodnight Loon
A charming retelling of a children’s classic in a distinctly Northwoods voice There’s a loon, of course. And a Duluth pack. And crop art, Tater Tot hotdish, and, inevitably, deer ticks. The familiar green room is set on a pontoon, lit by the moon over a quiet lake. The childhood classic Goodnight Moon is transformed into a must-have for every Minnesota child’s bookshelf. Written and illustrated by two fathers who value good rhymes and the power of simple, evocative illustrations, Goodnight Loon moves the story that so many parents know by heart into Northwoods territory. Author Abe Sauer and illustrator Nathaniel Davauer created this book as a tribute to the cherished favorite written by Margaret Wise Brown. Their faithful homage brings fresh life to a much-loved story. The words rhyme, rock, and soothe with the same cadence as the original. Yellow canoes, snowshoes, and a hungry raccoon all make appearances in the room inhabited by a beaver in a sleeping bag and his voyageur companion. Illustrations inspired by the style of Goodnight Moon will give even the youngest child something to search for on every page. It is the perfect bedtime book for babies, children, and parents looking for a story written especially for their Northwoods little ones. And where else will you find walleye eating rhubarb pie?
28 pages, Board Book
First published August 1, 2014
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June 22, 2017
Impulse grab in a NW WI library. I'm not thinking it has universal appeal, but if you've a connection to the Northwoods, check it out. I nodded and chuckled for the whole 2 minutes it took to read it.
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July 2, 2020and goodnight ticks!
March 7, 2017
Better than the original that inspired it. We have read more than a few books that have used the "Goodnight X" theme and most of them are terrible.
The art is fantastic and the rhymes are on point. Can't help but love that the author and illustrator have rhyming names. We are on our second copy due to over loving the first.
The art is fantastic and the rhymes are on point. Can't help but love that the author and illustrator have rhyming names. We are on our second copy due to over loving the first.
September 4, 2018
I found a copy of this book while browsing a bookstore at our summer cabin. It has quickly become my favorite kid book to read. My children now refer to it as, "Daddy's book!" and when I ask them what they think I want to read next they will almost always grab it.
I certainly prefer it to the original on which it is based, but I know many that like the classic.
If you have a connection to the "up north", or more specifically Bemidji (Go Beavers!), as well as kids, grab one!
I certainly prefer it to the original on which it is based, but I know many that like the classic.
If you have a connection to the "up north", or more specifically Bemidji (Go Beavers!), as well as kids, grab one!
January 26, 2017
Delightful Minnesotan spin on Goodnight Moon. Especially fun to read to our daughter with her loon puppet.
July 8, 2022
Uff da, so on brand!
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July 19, 2024Really captures the Northwoods, albeit with a strong Minnesota bias.
December 29, 2024
HUH?!? Goodnight AIR?!?! Who says that?!?!
Was this me catching up on my reading goal? YES! Was it kind of eye-opening and make me think from a different perspective? YES
Was this me catching up on my reading goal? YES! Was it kind of eye-opening and make me think from a different perspective? YES
January 11, 2025
Delightful!
June 6, 2016
Synopsis: " charming retelling of a children’s classic in a distinctly Northwoods voice There’s a loon, of course. And a Duluth pack. And crop art, Tater Tot hotdish, and, inevitably, deer ticks. The familiar green room is set on a pontoon, lit by the moon over a quiet lake. The childhood classic Goodnight Moon is transformed into a must-have for every Minnesota child’s bookshelf. Written and illustrated by two fathers who value good rhymes and the power of simple, evocative illustrations, Goodnight Loon moves the story that so many parents know by heart into Northwoods territory. Author Abe Sauer and illustrator Nathaniel Davauer created this book as a tribute to the cherished favorite written by Margaret Wise Brown. Their faithful homage brings fresh life to a much-loved story. The words rhyme, rock, and soothe with the same cadence as the original. Yellow canoes, snowshoes, and a hungry raccoon all make appearances in the room inhabited by a beaver in a sleeping bag and his voyageur companion. Illustrations inspired by the style of Goodnight Moon will give even the youngest child something to search for on every page. It is the perfect bedtime book for babies, children, and parents looking for a story written especially for their Northwoods little ones. And where else will you find walleye eating rhubarb pie?"
My Review: So I picked this up on our recent trip to Minnesota, I have been there countless times but have never seen this book before. It is a perfect souvenir for young travelers. Munchkin loves Goodnight Moon and this was such a fun play on that original book. So many of the things you could point out to them, though I have to say most of it was from my own memories of my many visits. This was a fun and simple book to enjoy and I am so glad I came across it!
My Review: So I picked this up on our recent trip to Minnesota, I have been there countless times but have never seen this book before. It is a perfect souvenir for young travelers. Munchkin loves Goodnight Moon and this was such a fun play on that original book. So many of the things you could point out to them, though I have to say most of it was from my own memories of my many visits. This was a fun and simple book to enjoy and I am so glad I came across it!
August 12, 2015
Adorable.
November 15, 2017
Lovely. Wonderful introduction to the Northwoods for my half-Minnesotan baby.
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