CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEWS - GOOD NIGHT, SPOT by Eric Hill

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Title: GOOD NIGHT, SPOT

Author: Eric Hill

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Material: board book

Summary: It's time for Spot to go to bed. We get to hear about his bedtime routine. This is a small book with simple pictures and short sentences.

Type of Reading: bedtime story

Recommended Age: read together: 0 to 4; read yourself: 6 to 8

Interest Level: 1 to 3

Age of Child: Started reading with child 18 months old.

Little Kid Reaction: It only kept toddler’s attention when s/he is very tired.

Big Kid Reaction: Better for babies, not very exciting to read. No rhyme or rhythm to sentences.

Pros: A good book for introducing babies and young toddlers to book reading at bedtime

Cons: No rhyme or rhythm, very short.

Borrow or Buy: Borrow it.

If You Liked This Book, Try: HUMPHREY's BEDTIME , GO TO BED!

Educational Themes: Children can see in Spot's routine many of the things they do to get ready for bed.

Literary Categories: Fiction - animal stories, picture book

Date(s) Reviewed: August 2003

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