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Goodnight Already! is a delightful children's book that tells the story of a bear who is exhausted and ready for bed. However, his neighbour Duck is wide awake and eager to chat, creating a humorous dynamic as Bear tries to find some peace and quiet while Duck is determined to keep him company. It's a charmingly illustrated story about the balance between friendship and personal space.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy delightful and humorous children's tales about quirky friendships. It follows the amusing escapades of a bear just in need of sleep and a neighbour who's far too awake. Its playful and charming illustrations, combined with witty writing, make it a perfect bedtime story for little ones who appreciate laughter and clever storytelling.

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Goodnight Already!

A hilarious bedtime story from debut children's book author Jory John, and Benji Davies, illustrator of Storm Whale.



Meet Bear. He's exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep. Meet Duck, Bear's persistent next-door neighbour. All he wants is to hang out . . . with Bear.

How will Bear ever fall asleep!

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Goodnight Already! is a hilarious bedtime story from debut children's book author Jory John, with illustrations by Benji Davies, the illustrator of Storm Whale.

Meet Bear. He's exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep. Meet Duck, Bear's persistent next-door neighbour. All he wants is to hang out... with Bear.

How will Bear ever fall asleep?

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Goodnight Already! by Jory John is praised for its humorous storytelling and delightful illustrations. The book captures the classic dynamic of an eager and energetic companion versus a tired and irritable friend, providing a relatable and amusing story for young children. Critics often highlight the engaging and expressive artwork accompanying the witty narrative, making it a popular bedtime read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008101350

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Benji Davies
  • Illustrated by Benji Davies

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Benji Davies was born and raised in Peterborough. After studying animation at university he spread his creative wings, working on a variety of illustration and animation projects. His picture books have won numerous awards, including Oscar's First Book Prize, an AOI World Illustration Prize and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize. He lives and works in London with his wife. Jory John is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time E. B. White Read Aloud Honor recipient. Jory's work includes the award-winning Goodnight Already! series; the bestselling Food Group series, including The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and more; the national bestseller All My Friends Are Dead; and many more popular picture books. You can visit him online at joryjohn.com.

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