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Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape — Content Guide for Parents

By Margaret Wise BrownHarperCollins1998-02-28ISBN 9780694700943
Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Two classic stories by Margaret Wise Brown are now available in adorable new board book and cassette packages. Children can settle down to sleep with the soothing, bedtime favorite Goodnight Moon and listen to the comforting story of a mother's steadfast love for her baby bunny in The Runaway Bunny. After reading along with these sturdy board books, flip over each tape and listen to the delightful, original songs composed for these stories.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence in the book. 'Goodnight Moon' is a gentle bedtime story that features a bunny saying goodnight to various objects and creatures in a calming manner. No scary content in the book. The story is designed to be calming and reassuring for children at bedtime.

  • Does Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape have violence?

    No violence in the book. 'Goodnight Moon' is a gentle bedtime story that features a bunny saying goodnight to various objects and creatures in a calming manner.

  • Does Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The story is designed to be calming and reassuring for children at bedtime.

  • Does Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on a bedtime routine and does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book narrative. The story does not address race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape have profanity?

    No profanity in the book. The language used is simple and suitable for early readers.

  • Does Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The story focuses on a bedtime routine and does not address environmental issues.

  • Does Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative is appropriate for young children and focuses on a soothing bedtime routine.

  • Does Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features a simple narrative about a bunny saying goodnight, without any thematic exploration of gender roles.

  • Does Goodnight Moon Board Book and Tape have lgbtq+ themes?

    While Margaret Wise Brown, the author, is noted to have been a queer woman, the book itself does not contain any LGBTQ+ themes or characters. The references to her sexuality are related to her biography and not the content of 'Goodnight Moon'.

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