Let it snow book age4/29/2023 I mean, seriously? What could be more innocent than this book? What within these brightly-colored pages could possibly be considered objectionable? A Google search revealed nothing. ![]() The I was stunned to see this appear on a list of banned books. You see the doll on the shelf behind the old lady rabbit's head? It's not wearing any clothes. Luckily, while I was having this discussion with a library patron, the director happened to walk by, and she knew the answer. I was stunned to see this appear on a list of banned books. Not quite the heart-stopping thrill ride of Runaway Bunny, by the same author, but with a subtle horror all its own. At best, this is obvious stalling behavior by a willful child, remaining undealt with by a "programmed parent." At worst, it may be a symptom of what could turn into a crippling obsessive compulsive disorder, compelling the unnamed child to wish inanimate objects good night well past the threshold of exhaustion and m Goodnight, Moon is the chilling portrayal of a small child (represented, oddly enough, by a rabbit), listing the things in their bedroom and then saying goonight to them, one by one.Īt best, this is obvious stalling behavior by a willful child, remaining undealt with by a "programmed parent." At worst, it may be a symptom of what could turn into a crippling obsessive compulsive disorder, compelling the unnamed child to wish inanimate objects good night well past the threshold of exhaustion and madness.Ī number of unanswered questions remain: Why do we only see the child in bed? Where are his or her parents? Who is the mysterious old woman who says "hush," and why are her preliminary attempts to quell the destructive behavior of the child not heeded?Īll in all, a good read. Goodnight, Moon is the chilling portrayal of a small child (represented, oddly enough, by a rabbit), listing the things in their bedroom and then saying goonight to them, one by one. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. This is one of the books from James Mustich's 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die A Life-Changing List. My buddy readers said 11 stars and then changed to 5 when the scale was explained. Goodnight mittens, kittens, and the red balloon! 2022 Reading Schedule Jan Animal Farm Feb Lord of the Flies Mar The Da Vinci Code Apr Of Mice and Men May Memoirs of a Geisha Jun Little Women Jul The Lovely Bones Aug Charlot Who doesn't love rhyming verse?Ī delightful and enchanting night-time poetry book to calm the soul. Goodnight mittens, kittens, and the red balloon! My buddy readers said 11 stars and then changed to 5 when the scale was explained. Who doesn't love rhyming verse? A delightful and enchanting night-time poetry book to calm the soul.
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