Thank You and Good Night

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By Patrick McDonnell

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$15.99

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$17.99 CAD

From bestselling author and Caldecott-winning artist Patrick McDonnell, creator of the beloved comic MUTTS, comes the story of an adorable animal pajama party and an homage to classic bedtime stories.

Patrick McDonnell’s first bedtime book captures the magic of a sleepover with friends, and reminds us to cherish life’s simplest pleasures. During a fun pajama party, three animal friends dance and play, but at last everyone is getting sleepy. Is it time for bed yet? Not before taking the time to say thank you for the day, the night, and good friends.

Don’t miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell:
Me…Jane
The Gift of Nothing
The Gift of Everything
Art
Hug Time
Tek
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC’s (the Hard Way)

A Perfectly Messed-Up Story
The Monsters’ Monster

  • Praise for Thank You and Good Night:A CCBC Children's Choices Book of 2016A Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2015A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2015A School Library Journal Best of 2015 BookA BCCB Best Children's Book of 2015 *"This picture book's satisfyingly soft illustrations...feel just right for its plush language and darling characters and content.... Small listeners will nestle deep under their covers feeling thankful for tender books that make bedtime a pleasure."
     
    Kirkus Reviews, starred review
  • *"The book's simplicity, gentle rhythms, and easy patterns make it perfect for bedtime reading.... Youngsters who love their stuffed animals will particularly latch onto this, and parents who want to promote nocturnal tranquility (or those with their own fond memories of Pooh Bear) will appreciate this little gem as well."

    BCCB, starred review
  • *"A book that readers of all ages will be thankful for."
    Publishers Weekly, starred review
  • *"This delightful bedtime story extols the virtues of friendship and of being grateful for simple pleasures."
    School Library Journal, starred review
  • "The gentle...text is nicely echoed in the small ink-and-watercolor vignettes, centered on the creamy pages."
    The Horn Book

On Sale
Oct 6, 2015
Page Count
40 pages
ISBN-13
9780316338011

Patrick McDonnell

About the Author

Patrick McDonnell’s beloved and award-winning comic strip, MUTTS, has appeared in over 700 newspapers across 20 countries for 30 years. Charles Schulz called it “One of the best comics strips of all time.” Patrick is the author of several New York Times bestselling picture books, including The Gift of Nothing, and the Caldecott Honor winning Me…Jane. Both have been adapted as musicals for the Kennedy Center stage. Other children’s books include Hug Time, A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, The Monsters’ Monster, and Thank You and Goodnight. Patrick was a member of the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of the United States for 18 years and currently serves on the boards of The Charles M. Schulz Museum and D&R Greenway Land Trust. He lives in New Jersey.

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