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‘Good Night, World’ is an explosion of color

By Jessica on September 1, 2011 ages 2 & up, bedtime story, picture books

“GOOD NIGHT, WORLD,” by Willa Perlman and Carolyn Fisher, Beach Lane, July 12, 2011, $16.99 (ages 2-5)

“Good night, world; it’s time for bed. It’s time for me to rest my head.”

A young child gets ready for bed by saying goodnight to the Earth, its inhabitants and worlds beyond.

From plants and animals to mountains, oceans and wide desert plains, readers visit the world’s natural wonders.

“Good Night World” is an explosion of color. Each page features bold illustrations that are textured and alive with movement. Illustrator Carolyn Fisher’s collages are beautifully layered and flow perfectly with the text. Though, the child does on occasion feel less cohesive than other elements — animals, birds, nature.

Willa Perlman’s text is soothing and poetic and sets a gentle tone throughout.

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Jessica

Jessica Harrison is the main reviewer behind Cracking the Cover. Prior to creating Cracking the Cover, Jessica worked as the in-house book critic for the Deseret News, a daily newspaper in Salt Lake City. Jessica also worked as a copy editor and general features writer for the paper. Following that, Jessica spent two years with an international company as a social media specialist. She is currently a freelance writer/editor. She is passionate about reading and giving people the tools to make informed decisions in their own book choices.