Goodnight Happy

“Goodnight Happy” is an imaginative and calming bedtime story that follows Happy the Hodag and Buddy the Bulldog on their soothing stroll through the night sights and sounds of the Northwoods. A wonderful way to wind down and get ready for bed! With gentle rhymes and captivating illustrations, the book offers a magical narrative that captures the sights and sounds of the Northwoods, making it a delightful read for children and parents alike.

SOOTHING BEDTIME STORY: Soothing and lyrical text is perfect for bedtime read-alouds, engaging little readers with beautiful illustrations and a poetic rhyming narrative before lulling them to sleep with a soft chorus of Northwoods sounds.

ENGAGING READ-ALONG: The story brings readers along on a cyclical, rhythmic walk featuring forest sounds to engage and calm children.

GREAT GIFTING: This sweet, beautifully illustrated bedtime book makes a meaningful gift and is an anytime celebration of the wonders of the woods.

LIGHTLY EDUCATIONAL: Scenes of nocturnal and diurnal animals lightly introduce who gets up and who goes to bed when the sun goes down, helping little readers' understanding (and appreciation) of nature and the natural world.

BONDING & LEARNING: Interactive night animal sounds create opportunities for interacting with the book, promoting parent-child bonding and phonic letter recognition in simple sounds.

CUDDLY CREATURES: Jill Kuczmarski's forest animals along with Happy and Buddy are irresistible.

Perfect for:
• Fans of Happy the Hodag, the Northwoods, and the hodag legend
• Parents seeking calming and soothing bed time books
• Teachers, librarians, and storytime readers
• Gift givers seeking a unique monster picture book
• Fans of nature, camping, hiking, and outdoor exploration
• Teachers, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a compelling read-aloud

First Print Edition Published March 2024 (print),
First eBooks Editions Published March 2024 (iBook & Kindle)