Goodnight Exomoon: An Astronomical Parody

by Kimberly K. Arcand, Cottage Door Press (Editor), Kelly Kennedy (Illustrator)

Overview

Wish goodnight to all the tools scattered around the astronomy lab! Little space scientists everywhere will love to wind down the day with this sweet parody of classic children’s book, Goodnight Moon. A modern scientific twist to a beloved bedtime favorite filled with vibrant colors and space science fun! 

Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission.

• Fun and engaging STEM book that introduces little ones to space science and common tools used by astronomers 
• Playful parody of classic children’s book, Goodnight Moon
• Diverse characters depicted on every page
• Vibrant, modern twist to classic art  
• Includes exomoon backmatter

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680529340
Publisher:	Cottage Door Press
Publication date:	07/21/2020
Series:	Smithsonian Kids Storybook
Pages:	34
Sales rank:	297,347
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 6.50(h) x 0.67(d)
Age Range:	2 - 7 Years

About the Author

Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children’s books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to "read up" to their little ones––exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow.

We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read.

To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.

Kim was working in molecular biology and public health when she was hired for the Chandra X-ray Observatory in 1998. Since she wanted to be an astronaut when she was little, this opportunity got Kim close to the cosmos but without the long-distance commute. Today, Kim uses data to help tell stories about science, whether in the form of a 3D print of an exploded star, a book about the electromagnetic spectrum, or a virtual reality application of a spacecraft system. Find out more at https://kimarcand.com

Kelly Kennedy is an award-winning illustrator and animation artist, born and raised in the sleepy town of Los Angeles, home of the Griffith Observatory. Seeing a planetarium show there on a school field trip began a lifelong love of space and the stars. He sometimes plays guitar in a bluegrass band, cover such classic tunes as "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and "Bad Moon Rising." Recently he bought his boys a telescope, hoping that someday they'll discover a new exomoon and name it after him.

Editorial Reviews

The beloved children’s classic Goodnight Moon gets a celestial remix in this astronomy-themed parody. Telescopes, scientists, and satellites fill the recognizable great green room, and the book’s rhythmic verses and alternating color and black-and-white illustrations stay true to the original tenor and tone. 

Goodnight Exomoonis perfect for tucking little stargazers in at night or as a companion to the original. Through it, children will learn a thing or two about micrometers, atmospheric balloons, and what exactly an exomoon is, anyway.

Foreword Reviews

Goodnight Exomoon is a super cute kids book for anyone looking to get their kids into planetary science from a young age (and let’s face it, who isn’t?).

-Daniella Rabaiotti, New York Times bestselling author of Does It Fart?

Daniella Rabaiotti

A beloved classic gets an astronomical send up in this must-have book for John Rocco, New York Times bestselling author and creator of "How We Got To The Moon" budding little scientists.” - John Rocco, New York Times bestselling author and creator of How We Got To The Moon

John Rocco

2020-09-02
The latest addition to the dozens of Goodnight Moon pastiches takes a cosmic angle.

In nods to tradition, the room is green, the narrative properly sonorous, and there’s a blank “Goodnight nobody” page. The resemblance largely ends there, as the visible furnishings are decidedly astronomical in theme, the bed is replaced by a work desk, the drowsy bunny by an alert young STEM-winder with light-brown skin intent on her computer screen, and the grandmotherly attendant by a “quiet old scientist who was whispering ‘globular.’ ” (Rather creepily, this last figure is a White man.) Likewise, taking an even looser approach to meter and rhyme than Margaret Wise Brown did, Arcand tallies the room’s contents (“And there were three little astronomers sitting with monitors // And two little interns / And a pair of emergency lanterns,” etc.) before launching a nocturne to the speckled exomoon orbiting a ringed planet that looks like Saturn (but isn’t) visible through a window. The final “Goodnight stars / Goodnight air // Goodnight space science everywhere” caps an incantation that, however familiar its rhythms, is more likely to leave young listeners thinking, “What’s an accelerometer?” than blinking sleepily. Caregivers hazy on what an “exomoon” is will welcome the author’s prefatory explanation. Human figures, from “little interns” on, are diverse of skin color.

A twinkly, labored lullaby to all the moons we know are out there but can’t (as yet) see. (Board book. 2-6)

Kirkus Reviews