FICTION

Good Night, Reindeer

by Denise BRENNAN-NELSON

illus. by Marco Bucci. 32p. Sleeping Bear. Sept. 2017. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781585363704.

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PreS-Gr 1—In simple, patterned language reminiscent of the classic Goodnight Moon, Mr. and Mrs. Claus say good night to each of their reindeer, saving Rudolph for last. Bucci's paintings are full of humorous details that give each reindeer a distinct personality. "Good night, Donner./Good night, day./Good night, Dasher./Good night, sleigh." The repetition and lulling verse might be just the ticket to settle down excited revelers.

VERDICT A good choice for secular Christmas storytimes.

Reviewed by Virginia Walter, UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies , Oct 01, 2017

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