Goodnight, You

by Genevieve Cote, Genevieve Cote (Illustrator)

Overview

In this heartwarming title from the Piggy and Bunny picture book series, the two friends explore what scares them as they prepare for their first campout together. When Bunny admits to being frightened of monsters, Piggy responds that “even if there WAS a monster, I wouldn't scream like you!” When Bunny asks, “What if the monster GROWLS at you?” Piggy answers, “PWAAT! I can be loud, too!” Then, one by one, all of Bunny's questions about what to do if a monster came near are countered confidently by Piggy. Soon Bunny begins to feel differently about monsters, and says, “I can even turn off the light and wish that monster goodnight!” To which Piggy then admits, “NOOO!! I'm a wee bit scared of the dark.” With Bunny on the left-facing page of every spread and Piggy on the right, the two create a rhythmic back-and-forth that is soothing yet fun. What Piggy and Bunny learn together is that everyone gets frightened sometimes, and having a good friend nearby is the perfect antidote. Children will appreciate that neither of them makes fun of the other's fears, and instead they find ways to comfort and reassure each other. With soft, gentle artwork and deceptively simple text, award-winning author-illustrator Geneviève Côtè has crafted a beautiful picture book that will be a regular favorite at storytime. This would also be a perfect title to begin classroom discussions about emotions, particularly fear, and how to identify, manage and express them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781771380508
Publisher:	Kids Can Press
Publication date:	09/01/2014
Series:	Piggy and Bunny Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD510L (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 6 Years

About the Author

Geneviève Côté is a Montreal artist whose illustrations have graced the pages of publications such as the New York Times and the Boston Globe. Her books have received three nominations for the Governor General's Award for Illustration, one of which went on to win, and she has also won the Elisabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award.

Geneviève Côté is a Montreal artist whose illustrations have graced the pages of publications such as the New York Times and the Boston Globe. Her books have received three nominations for the Governor General's Award for Illustration, one of which went on to win, and she has also won the Elisabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award.

Editorial Reviews

07/14/2014
In Côté’s fourth Piggy and Bunny title, the friends are preparing for their first outdoor campout, and their insecurities are coming to light. Bunny is terrified after mistaking Piggy’s shadow on their tent for an approaching monster, and Bunny’s efforts to rattle Piggy’s confidence with some monstrous shadow puppets as payback (“What if the monster GROWLS at you?”) don’t do the trick. But Piggy isn’t quite so brave when it’s time for lights out. As in the previous books, Côté’s mixed-media illustrations brim with emotion, showcasing a pair of friends who are devoted to each other despite their differences. Ages 2–up. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

These friendship tales are totally in tune with preschool anxiety and fears; Côté brings another winner.—Kirkus Reviews

As in the previous books, Côté's mixed-media illustrations brim with emotion, showcasing a pair of friends who are devoted to each other despite their differences.—Publishers Weekly

The text is age appropriate, simple, and direct, showing children that they aren't alone when they are fearful and that there are ways to overcome fears with support from friends.—School Library Journal

An excellent way to teach children how to overcome their common childhood fears.—Resource Links

From the Publisher

09/01/2014
PreS-Gr 1—Two friends, a rabbit and a pig, appear in their fourth picture book adventure by the Canadian author/illustrator. As in the earlier titles, this one addresses preschool emotions, in this case, fear. As they prepare for their first campout, Rabbit immediately becomes frightened by Pig's shadow because it looks like a monster. Pig makes light of Rabbit's fears, and eventually Pig's "bravery" gives Rabbit courage to turn out the lantern. In a surprising twist, it turns out that Pig is afraid of the dark. Together, with each other's support, the friends are able to face their individual fears. The text is age appropriate, simple, and direct, showing children that they aren't alone when they are fearful and that there are ways to overcome fears with support from friends. The book's square format is appealing, and the multimedia illustrations—in a simple, soft palette—are charming. The art has a childlike quality and should appeal to the target audience. To differentiate between the two speakers, Côté uses slightly different fonts, but the difference is subtle and not likely to be obvious to children.—Maralita L. Freeny, District of Columbia Public Library

School Library Journal

2014-06-04
Friends Piggy and Bunny return in the fourth of this charming series, and in this episode, they experience their first campout—that is, if they can dispel their fears first.As Bunny waits for Piggy, he’s scared by the shadow of a monster on the wall of the pup tent. “EEEK!” But it’s really his friend Piggy, carrying a lantern and a stick. Bunny asks Piggy, “Does MY shadow scare you, too?” Piggy is all superiority. “No. And even if there WAS a monster, I wouldn’t scream like you!” Each taunts the other in an exchange of “what ifs” that lead up to a final admission: Piggy is afraid of the dark too. The spare text is backlit by simply composed, mixed-media illustrations. As in the other books, the preschool angst plays out against a static background, in this case, the tent. It provides the backdrop for the interplay as the two animals demonstrate different poses—casting a variety of shadows—in their playful conversation about this hypothetical monster. A familiar frog sidekick pops up throughout the scenes. If parents and caregivers haven’t discovered this series yet, now is the time.These friendship tales are totally in tune with preschool anxiety and fears; Côté brings another winner. (Picture book. 3-5)

Kirkus Reviews