Published in December of 2008 by Little Simon
Written by Lorie Ann Grover
“The illustrations are soft, comforting and heartfelt. . . . Gorgeous!” THE CHILDREN‘S BOOK REVIEW
“The pictures are beautiful and seem so soft . . . One of the better board books; it's just about the most lovable book you could imagine.” THE FIELD GUIDE TO PARENTING
“Great for younger preschoolers . . . chunky pages and gentle drawings” TURN THE PAGE TUESDAY
“Short and sweet with simply adorable illustrations of a variety of animals, big and small” BOOK HUGS
Published in November of 2015 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Written by Mary Lyn Ray
“The pace of the page turns gently slows down as this good dog heads to his dreams. Goodnight, Good Dog. Sure to be shelved next to Goodnight, Moon. It deserves that rarefied spot.” KIRKUS, starred review
“Ray, who prose was so captivating in Stars, again proves herself a gifted writer, capable of highly distilled poetic prose that's beautifully accessible and allusive. Malone's (Hug Hug!) bright acrylics, simple shapes, and minimalist detailing (two highly expressive dots stand in for the dog's eyes) are a terrific match; her canine hero is endearingly eager and trying to behave, yet certain that the world revolves around him.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review
THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS, starred review
"A satisfying picture book that’s just right for bedtime reading." BOOKLIST
"Goodnight, Good Dog casts a spell..." Nara Schoenberg, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"Malone’s acrylic illustrations... fill the pages with tranquil nighttime shades of blues, purples, and greens. This effective bedtime story reminds kids that fun will be had again when they wake — but first comes sleep." THE HORN BOOK MAGAZINE
"...one of this year’s loveliest bedtime books... a quiet, tender tale, perfectly paced... A charmer..." Julie Danielson, from the article The Dog Days of...Autumn!, KIRKUS
"Each page of Mary Lynn Ray and illustrator Rebecca Malone’s book is a treat to look at... Ray’s words often read like poetry while Malone’s illustrations bring life to a world we all know too well; the quiet solitude of nighttime after a day well spent." SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEW
"...a poetic, dreamy launch to bedtime." Nicole Lamy, THE BOSTON GLOBE
"A dog lover’s delight and a sweet bedtime read." Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, Mass., SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
