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Goodnight, Anne

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Another wonderful adaptation of Anne of Green Gables for the youngest children. A precious picture book went through the life of Anne in a simple good night rhythm. Perfect for the young toddler children whose family loved Anne of Green Gables.
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I have a particular fondness for Anne of Green Gables; that series is dear to me and I anticipate when I will introduce those books to my daughters. Goodnight, Anne, a short bedtime story with pleasing illustrations, is the sort of book I could read with them now to whet their interest. 

The illustrations are delightful, and the story has Anne preparing for bed by naming various friends and wishing them well...mostly (Gilbert is mentioned unfavorably, as we see the illustration of him tugging Anne's braids).

Her greetings are not limited to humans; after all, her plant and tree have also captured her heart and imagination. I see the attraction of this book being for parents who are fans of the Anne of Green Gables series; they can begin reading this when their children are young, and then graduate to the new early-reader series or the familiar classics as time and ability allow. Children won't know the full back story of Anne's relationships with the various characters from this book, but they can be attracted by Anne's imagination and the darling illustrations.
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This Anne adoption is really just a good night book, that introduces the characters in Anne's life.

As goodnight books go, it is well done, including the end papers, with the floral wall paper design.

And of course the drawings of Matthew
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 and of Marilla.
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One reviewer said it reminded them of "Good night moon" and I agree that it is more like that then the Anne
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In this charming picture book, our beloved Anne Shirley says goodnight to everyone and everything she loves, as only Anne can.  I read about Geneviève Godbout’s illustrations in this month’s issue of Quill & Quire, and thought Allison, you must get your hands on this book!  Not only are the illustrations exquisite, but Kallie George has perfectly captured Anne’s spirit.  This book is the perfect way to introduce young children to Canada’s favourite redhead!  Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the ARC.  I loved it!
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This was a really cute book but transferring it to an ebook was horrible. It was not super hard to read in ebook form but it was just confusing and not put out well. I did enjoy the book though. I thought it was a cute spin of Anne of Green Gables. The illustrations were extremely beautiful as well! Seems like this would be a great book to read to your kids at night before bed.
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I wanted to love this book because I love the Anne of Green Gables books and the movies.  The story is like a young version of the book mixed with the format of Goodnight Moon.  The text was not quite as whimsical as I hoped it would be, but the wonderful illustrations made up for that.
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This artwork is so delicate & precious. Ann with an "e" would love it ❤️

I can picture purchasing this book when complete for my best friend's little girl to cherish!
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This children's book is perfect to get little ones intrested in Anne of Green Gables. The phrases are short and repetitive which are perfect for children that are learning to read. The art work is consistent with the story and helps support the imagination of developing readers. The story is also short enough to hold the intrest of small children. Well done!
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This was a really sweet Anne of Green Gables inspired picture book along the lines of Goodnight Moon. A great way to share the love of Anne with a younger child.
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In a lovely bedtime story similar to the classic Goodnight Moon, this tale inspired by Anne of Green Gables follows Anne's routine with Marilla of saying goodnight to everyone she loves before bedtime.  Classic characters like Matthew, Gilbert, and even nosy Mrs. Lynde are mentioned and of course the special places of Green Gables, Avonlea, and the Island.  The beautiful illustrations are a lovely addition to this charming story that will capture the hearts of everyone who grew up with "Anne with an e" and introduce her to a new generation of readers!
Thanks to Tundra Books and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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Another great one for bedtime! Little fans of Anne will enjoy this story of Anne saying good night to everyone and everything in Green Gables. Illustrations are sweet!
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This is an adorable book, and a wonderful way for lovers of Anne of Green Gables to share this red-headed darling with their own children. Anne says goodnight to all her favorite people, things, and places (including her bosom friend Diana, the potted geranium on her windowsill, and the Lake of Shining Waters, among others). The illustrations are gorgeous, and you can practically see Anne's whimsical imagination floating about and wishing a good night to her world. Really sweet and mellow, and makes an excellent bedtime story. Good night, Anne with an E.
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