Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room: goodnight chairs, goodnight comb, goodnight air.

Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss.

"Goodnight necklace. Goodnight crown. Goodnight slippers. Goodnight gown. Goodnight throne, and goodnight dress. Time for bed...Goodnight princess!"--Page 4 of cover.

A child's bedtime ritual follows the imaginary journey of the Goodnight Train's trip to the dreamland station.

"Stella," whispered Sam, "are you sleeping?" "Yes," answered Stella. "Aren't you?" Sam can't sleep without his beloved dog, Fred. But where could he be? Sam knows that Fred is afraid of the dark, of the monster that lives in the closet and of the giant toad that lurks downstairs. Luckily, Stella is there to reassure Sam as they search everywhere.

A little nervous about being away from home for the first time, Isaac, who is sleeping over at Grandpop's house, takes part in a very special bedtime routine that puts all his fears to rest.

Charlie helps Lola get ready for bed, despite the tigers, whales, and other animals that serve as obstacles.

At bedtime a young girl asks "Does everything in the world go to sleep?"

In Interrupting Chicken, Papa warns little red chicken not to interrupt as he sets about reading their nightly bedtime stories-but the eager chicken just can't help warning the fairy-tale characters about the dangers they face. Frustrated to no end, Papa finally gives the little chicken the chance to tell a tale. Now will Papa be able to stop himself from interrupting?