
Product Overview
Goodnight, Crayons is a small hardcover bedtime story that follows the crayons as they get ready to go to sleep. Each crayon has something special they need to fall asleep: Blue Crayon needs a drink of water, Orange Crayon needs a blankie, and Red Crayon needs a story or two or three. The book asks what each reader needs to fall asleep, turning the familiar bedtime routine into a humorous story featuring everyone's favorite school supplies.
- Small hardcover format makes it easy to hold for bedtime reading
- Each crayon character has a different bedtime need, creating a relatable routine for young readers
- Humorous storytelling turns getting ready for bed into an entertaining experience
- Features the crayons that kids know from their art supplies
Full Details
Care Notes
- cleaning: Wipe hardcover with a damp cloth if needed.
- storage: Store on a bookshelf or in a book bin.
Use Cases
- Bedtime reading for young children
- Gift for a preschooler or kindergartener
- Classroom story time about bedtime routines
- Traveling with a portable hardcover book
- Introducing familiar crayon characters in a new context
Skills Developed
- primary skill: Listening comprehension
- language development: Expands vocabulary around bedtime routines and needs
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 2 years
- ideal age range: 3-6 years
- developmental fit: 3-4 years: Relates to their own bedtime routines through familiar crayon characters. 5-7 years: Enjoys the humor in each crayon's different bedtime needs.
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Shared reading
- play structure: Adult reads aloud while child listens and looks at illustrations.
- social context: One-one or small group reading
- adult involvement: Adult reads the story to the child.
- session length: 5 to 10 minutes per reading
Why It Works
- primary benefit: Helps children wind down at bedtime by following familiar characters through their own nighttime routines
- secondary benefit: Uses humor to make bedtime stories engaging and enjoyable for reluctant sleepers
What Makes It Fun
- Crayons get their own bedtime story in this hardcover book kids can read before lights out.
Why They'll Love It
- * Hardcover bedtime story starring colorful crayons. * Goodnight-themed tale for young readers. * Story time favorite at the end of the day.
Customer Q&A
What format is this book?
This is a small hardcover book.
What is the story about?
The story follows crayons as they get ready to go to sleep, with each crayon having a different bedtime need.
Which crayon characters are featured?
Blue Crayon, Orange Crayon, and Red Crayon are featured, among others.
What does Blue Crayon need to fall asleep?
Blue Crayon needs a drink of water.
What does Orange Crayon need to fall asleep?
Orange Crayon needs a blankie.
What does Red Crayon need to fall asleep?
Red Crayon needs a story or two or three.
Is this book easy to hold during bedtime?
The small hardcover format makes it easy to hold for bedtime reading.