Member Reviews
Thank you Thomas Nelson Publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
Night Night Pumpkin is a young children's book featuring fall activities. It seemed a little old for my 20 month old since he wouldn't do many of these activities, but too young for my 3.5 yr old.
I couldn't help but chuckle and include this in my review because it matters much more than my personal opinion: my 3.5 yr old son was very confused about why we were saying "night night" to things during the day. A picture depicting a family choosing pumpkins and having fun on a fall day, yet we were saying goodnight to the pumpkins? He caught that weirdness, and I don't disagree. We prefer the Good Night Books that make more sense while also showing places and activities.
The art is fine, but not particularly imaginative or inspiring. The words are fine. Overall, this is just a fine book. It's the kind of book someone would gift my boys but I wouldn't buy.
This was a really cute and seasonal story that my daughter and I both enjoyed a lot, She especially enjoyed identifying all the animals in the cute illustrations.
What a sweet book! A day to enjoy in the wonderful Autumn season is documented. "Night Night, Pumpkin" is the creation of bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator team Amy Parker and Virginia Allyn and is the second seasonal addition to the popular Night Night line of storybooks.
This board book is a perfect bedtime read-aloud that little ones can relate too. An adorable little puppy in a pumpkin costume goes about his day saying good night to the leaves, pumpkins, his family, the corn, apples, cows and God. At the end of his busy day his mom tucks him in, along with a host of others animals, and says... "Good night Pumpkin" to him.
The rhyming words and colourful, detailed illustrations are a perfect marriage. Together they bring the story to life. The autumn season dominates the storyline unveiling its wonders and the book expresses thankfulness for all of God's fall blessings. The strong bonds of family love flow from page to page.
This book prepares children for the beauty and fun that the fall season can offer and would be great for preschoolers and kindergarteners to listen to at any time of the year. I highly recommend this book.
I read this book with my 5 yr old and he loved it. He loved how cute the characters where and all the places they got to go. He used the book to talk about the things he wanted to do this fall. I also enjoyed the faith aspect brought into the book as well.
There are so many vibrant colors in this book! It made me feel happy to read it. I especially love that all the people are animals and that they all have a dinner together.
This book is all about Fall, and it’s just what I needed as another summer storm blows through and I’ll have to swim through the humidity to my car. I am ready for Fall. I have been ready since the first day it was over 75 degrees.
This book is definitely aimed at communities of the Christian faith, so keep that in mind if you want to pick this for bedtime, which is the best time for this book, in my opinion. Just look at the title. You’ll find plenty of leaves in this book, beautiful, warm colors, some Thanksgiving celebrations, and of course, getting tucked in at bedtime.
It’s out now, but I’d save it for when it actually starts getting cool outside. Hopefully soon!
I read an advanced copy of Night Night, Pumpkin by Amy Parker. Such a cute story, the pictures are great. I feel like im right there on the farm, saying Good night, to the fruit, family and, God!
This book is written in a sort of rhyming scheme that mostly very lyrical and only at times a little bit forced sounding. The pictures are really cute, with some little hidden things to point out to littles (like a pair of mice that is sometimes in sort of silly places!) The formula is predictable enough that my 4 year old was repeating "night night, apples" and the like on each page, which was adorable. There are some mentions of God making the stars and the like, so know that's there whichever way you swing on having God in your children's books.
Guest review by Jaime (age 6):
"It was so good that I loved it. My favorite part was the pumpkins."
What was your favorite part? "The hay bale one that I loved."
Were there any parts you didn't like? "I didn't like the leaf one."
Would you read it again? "Yeah."
Guest review by Link (age 4):
"It was good, good, good. I would say, the 100 good."
What was your favorite part? "The cows... Yeah, I love cows."
Was there any parts you didn't like? "My part where I didn't like, is like the one... The one I don't like is the corn one, because corn is kind of gross."
Would you read it again? "Yup!"
In this book we see how animal friends love to play, eat and share their things including thanking God for what they have, saying prayer and thankng and saying goodnight to all they gratefully have.
A good book to teach youngsters to appreciate all they have when others have so little and to learn to share too packed into a fun autumnal story.
Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!
I liked this book and the images are lovely and the best thing about the book for me – they are lovely and autumnal!
I read the book with my daughter and she did enjoy it but for me as a mum I felt it was a little lacking in places and oversimplified and could have done with a little more text. It is 3 stars from me for this one
This is a sweet story, my 4 year old loved reading through it with me. The illustrations are cute and fun and my son loved them. The story has a great message as well.
5 Stars!
This one was really cute, even if it was perhaps a bit simple in regards of the text. I loved the illustrations though and they really caught the fun autumn-vibe.
“The cooler winds whistle in,
The leaves all dance and glow,
Fall is making its grand entrance,
Putting on quite a show.”
This book was absolutely comforting! It’s the perfect, cozy read for you and your child to have the one-on-one time before bed.
With detailed illustrations that are so much fun and make me so stinkin’ excited about fall coming, this book will bring back the nostalgia of childhood.
It really just made me want to go jump in a pile of leaves, eat apples underneath the trees, bake a warm pumpkin pie, have a warm cup of coffee, and just enjoy the bliss of the little things.
If you’re looking for a book that will be comforting, precious, and filled with truth, pick up this one! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
*I would like to thank the publisher for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are entirely my own.
A cute story with colourful autumn photos and little rhyming phrases focusing on autumn rituals (corn mazes, apples, changing leaves, pumpkin patch, hay rides, hot dog roasts, etc) that kids will enjoy as part of a short bedtime story.
"Night Night, Pumpkin" by Amy Parker is a fall themed good night book with adorable animal characters and sentimental prose. The book is a classic tale where readers will say goodnight to various things with the turn of each page. The rhythmical writing and fun storyline makes this book the perfect Fall season read for kids that can be enjoyed year round. The illustrations are simple, colorful and extremely well done. Our kids enjoyed the animal creatures and liked seeing all of the fall themed activities like the leaves changing colors, leaf piles, crisp fresh apples and more! Our family highly recommends this book for young readers and all Fall lovers!
Night, Night Pumpkin is the perfect rhyming bedtime story about a puppy's autumn adventure at a pumpkin farm. This sweet and simple book is the perfect fall bedtime read for children ages 3 to 5.
If you are looking for a great bedtime story, perfect for halloween or thanksgiving night for your little pumpkins I highly recommend grabbing a copy of this book.
I recieved a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
A sweet little board book for toddlers with a season good night story. The cute little puppy says good night to trees, and leaves, and God in the midst of vibrant illustrations on each page.