Goodnight Mr. Darcy: A BabyLit® Parody Picture Book

by Kate Coombs, Alli Arnold (Artist)

Overview

The adored children’s classic Goodnight Moon gets a classic lit makeover in this charming parody of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice novel. All of Austen’s much-loved characters are at the Netherfield Ball.

In the great ballroom, there was a country dance, and a well-played tune, and Elizabeth Bennett; and Mr. Darcy surprised, by a pair of fine eyes . . . And don’t forget Jane with a blush and Mr. Bingley turned to mush, and a gossiping mother and father saying hush.

Parents and toddlers alike will enjoy this new take on Austen’s timeless work à la Goodnight Moon.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423636700
Publisher:	Smith, Gibbs Publisher
Publication date:	09/01/2014
Series:	BabyLit Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	463,207
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 Years

About the Author

Kate Coombs has written six previous books for children, including the award winning poetry collection Water Sings Blue. A former teacher of every grade from kindergarten through college, Kate lives in Utah, where she is curriculum director for Gibbs Smith Education.

Alli Arnold graduated from Parsons School of Design and has illustrated for clients such as Travel & Leisure Magazine, the New York Times, Barneys New York, Kate Spade, Tiffany & Co., and Bergdorf Goodman. Alli happily resides in the Old Northeast of St. Petersburg, Florida, but often travels back to her beloved New York City to recharge her batteries.

Editorial Reviews

This delightful book calls itself a parody, rather than an adaptation. While I agree that it isn’t quite a thorough adaptation, it is quite soothing and bids “goodnight” to all of our favorite characters and locations. “Good night hopeful / good night pretty / good night fine eyes /and good night witty.” What poetry! About our book. I mean Jane Austen’s book, of course. I shall buy a copy for every night of the week to read to myself before bed.

Book Riot - Jesse Doogan