Anne would be so pleased to know that her story would see someone off to bed beautifully! All around it’s a treat of a book that cherishes the spirit of the original work. Kallie George’s writing is simple yet lovely, making the book just right for children. In fact, it will send them in search of more of Anne’s stories! There are just enough Anne references to please any fan, yet not so many that anyone would feel left out if they had not already heard Anne’s story. Some of the things that Anne says goodnight to, such as stars, trees, and flowers, younger readers already know. Lynde and Miss Stacy all make appearances in the book. Older readers already familiar with Anne will welcome the familiar names, but younger readers will not lose out. Page after page of Genevieve Godbout’s warm, winsome illustrations beckon the reader to join Anne as she remembers all the people and places she loves before she finally goes to sleep. Interior artwork from Goodnight, Anne written by Kallie George and illustrated by Genevieve Godbout, Tundra Books ©2018.Īnne (with an “e”) goes about her little world saying goodnight to everyone and everything around her. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables, makes me smile! Everything about it is suitably comfortable, yet also dreamy. Goodnight, Anne, a welcome tribute to L.M.
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