Cover of 'Goodnight Sounds' by Debbie S. Miller, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan, featuring a peaceful nighttime scene with a full moon, mountains, an owl on a tree branch, a green camper van by a winding river, and autumn-colored trees.

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to Goodnight Moon

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Thanks to the Denver Public Library, we’re delighted to provide these library resources to enhance your theatre experience of our Theatre for Young Audiences production of Goodnight Moon.

 

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Cover of 'Goodnight Sounds' by Debbie S. Miller, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan, featuring a peaceful nighttime scene with a full moon, mountains, an owl on a tree branch, a green camper van by a winding river, and autumn-colored trees.Goodnight Sounds
by Debbie S. Miller, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan

What sounds lull you to sleep? Listen closely and you might just notice the fluttering of aspen leaves, the purring of a cat, or the clacking of train wheels on a track. From big cities and remote farms to oceans and mountains, this whimsically illustrated picture book celebrates the environments that surround us while we slumber.

 

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Cover of 'Goodnight Underwear' from the Bear in Underwear series, illustrated by Todd H. Doodler, featuring a bear in white and red underwear holding a flashlight in a nighttime forest scene with a raccoon, a toothy character in polka-dotted shorts, and a campfire.Bear in Underwear: Goodnight Underwear
dir. Emily Wold (2022)

Bear and six of his forest friends gather together for a night of camping under the stars – in mighty fine pairs of underwear, of course! The friends spot nocturnal critters by flashlight beam, encounter various insects (including some that bite — ouch!), and even get caught in a thunderstorm. When the night’s antics are through, the friends sleep soundly together. Also available in Spanish and Hindi. Stream on Kanopy, free to all Denver residents with your library card.

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Cover of 'Goodnight Ganesha' by Nadia Salomon, illustrated by Poonam Mistry, featuring two children gazing at a richly patterned depiction of the Hindu deity Ganesha, surrounded by traditional Indian decorative elements.Goodnight Ganesha
by Nadia Salomon, narrated by Kimberly Singh

Complete with a soothing background melody, this evocative bedtime readaloud transports listeners to a night spent with Nana and Tata in India. Spot a shy gecko in the open window, smell sweet perfume in the puja room, and hear Nana’s tale of the peacock and its blue feathers.

 

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Cover of 'Bedtime for Sweet Creatures' by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon, featuring a child in red pajamas walking with colorful animals like a lion, deer, and fox under a crescent moon and stars.Bedtime for Sweet Creatures
by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon

Mommy’s little one is a growling bear, a hooting owl, and a chittering squirrel — anything but a toddler ready for bed! Lively illustrations and imaginative storytelling transform this otherwise ordinary evening with a sleep-resistant child into a playful and loving bedtime romp.

 

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