Goodnight Exomoon: An Astronomical Parody
Goodnight Exomoon: An Astronomical Parody
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Cottage Door Press
Just the Series: Smithsonian Kids Storybook   

Series and Publisher: Smithsonian Kids Storybook   

Annotation: Wish goodnight to all the tools scattered around the astronomy lab! Little space scientists everywhere will love to wind... more
Genre: [Humorous fiction]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #240081
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Common Core/STEAM: STEAM STEAM
Copyright Date: 2020
Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 07/21/20
Illustrator: Kennedy, Kelly
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-680-52934-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-680-52934-0
Dewey: E
Dimensions: 17 x 21 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews

The latest addition to the dozens of Goodnight Moon pastiches takes a cosmic angle.In nods to tradition, the room is green, the narrative properly sonorous, and there's a blank "Goodnight nobody" page. The resemblance largely ends there, as the visible furnishings are decidedly astronomical in theme, the bed is replaced by a work desk, the drowsy bunny by an alert young STEM-winder with light-brown skin intent on her computer screen, and the grandmotherly attendant by a "quiet old scientist who was whispering ‘globular.' " (Rather creepily, this last figure is a White man.) Likewise, taking an even looser approach to meter and rhyme than Margaret Wise Brown did, Arcand tallies the room's contents ("And there were three little astronomers sitting with monitors // And two little interns / And a pair of emergency lanterns," etc.) before launching a nocturne to the speckled exomoon orbiting a ringed planet that looks like Saturn (but isn't) visible through a window. The final "Goodnight stars / Goodnight air // Goodnight space science everywhere" caps an incantation that, however familiar its rhythms, is more likely to leave young listeners thinking, "What's an accelerometer?" than blinking sleepily. Caregivers hazy on what an "exomoon" is will welcome the author's prefatory explanation. Human figures, from "little interns" on, are diverse of skin color.A twinkly, labored lullaby to all the moons we know are out there but can't (as yet) see. (Board book. 2-6)

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Reading Level: 2.0
Interest Level: P-2

Wish goodnight to all the tools scattered around the astronomy lab! Little space scientists everywhere will love to wind down the day with this sweet parody of classic children's book, Goodnight Moon. A modern scientific twist to a beloved bedtime favorite filled with vibrant colors and space science fun! Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission. Fun and engaging STEM book that introduces little ones to space science and common tools used by astronomers Playful parody of classic children's book, Goodnight Moon Diverse characters depicted on every page Vibrant, modern twist to classic art Includes exomoon backmatter


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