I Just Want to Say Good Night

Written and illustrated by Rachel Isadora

A child's bedtime delay leads to a charming nighttime adventure.

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32 pages· 229 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD350L

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As the African plains transition from day to night, little Lala isn't ready for bed. She embarks on a charming quest to say goodnight to every animal she can find. Her delightful stalling tactic will resonate with parents and children alike, capturing the universal struggle of bedtime resistance. Will Lala finally succumb to sleep, or will her adventure continue under the moonlit sky? Discover the heartwarming conclusion to this enchanting bedtime ritual.

From the publisher

Caldecott Honor-winner Rachel Isadora’s stunning oil paintings illustrate this delightful bedtime tale, set on the African plains.

The sun has set and the moon is rising, and that means it’s bedtime. But not if Lala has a say—because she’s not ready to go to sleep! First she needs to say good night to the cat. And the goat. And the chickens. And, and, and . . . Lala’s adorable stalling strategy will ring true for all parents whose little ones aren’t ready to say goodbye to the day—and all will appreciate the wonderful culmination to the bedtime ritual.

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