Goodnight Goon, A Petrifying Parody

Picture book, 30 pages. Published in 2008 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers.

---

Good-natured Lampoon

Goodnight Moon is written as a soothing ode to the end of the day, with an intentionally calm cadence and peaceful pictures designed to ease a young child's transition to sleep. Goodnight Goon is a little more active, to say the least, and I love it!

The illustrations are a good-natured lampoon of Brown's book, as well as a lighthearted take on the horror genre in graphic novels. Older kiddos who remember Goodnight Moon will find something to laugh about on every page of Goodnight Goon!

---

Ideas for Making it Real

Goodnight Goon is energetically funny requiring activities which are equally vigorous!  Draw upon Halloween activities and crafts to get your own creativity flowing -

• Pull out a brown paper bag, cut out spaces for a head and two arms, and let your child create her own version of the Goon's pajamas. You'll need markers or tempura paint - don't mind the mess! You can find basic paper bag costume directions at Education.com.
  

---