Goodnight News isn't your usual bedtime story.
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Now bedtime is an opportunity for you and your child to share your stories and get to know one another better.
Here’s what our early users have to say:
Here’s what our early users have to say:
"We've read it 15 times [in 1 week]"
- Samantha, mother of 3 year old |
"The book has opened a whole new world for me and Diego"
- Andrea, mother of 5 year old |
Here's how it works.
The Experience Goodnight News is an opportunity for a parent and child to share their “evening news report.” Take turns being reporters and asking one another questions about the day.
The Characters Goodnight News has 3 three characters that play out in real life!
The Characters Goodnight News has 3 three characters that play out in real life!
The Grown up
played by the parent, grandparent, friend or adoring adult. |
The Kid
played by a child (3 years+) |
The News Anchor
played by a stuffed animal, toy, other object or a sibling! |
The News Anchor narrates the news report and is usually brought to life by the parent using a silly voice. Families have also had a third family member like an older sibling or another parent play the News Anchor!
FAQs
Who is Goodnight News for?
Goodnight News is designed for parents and their 3-5 year olds, but we’ve seen multiple generations and additional family members enjoy it together as well!
“My five year old was hooked from the beginning, and very quickly my two year old has gotten on board. Now if not one, the other is asking for Goodnight News every night before bed. I love the open dialogue it creates among our family of four!”
- Kristi, mother of 2 girls
How long does it take to read?
Goodnight News reports usually take about 5 minutes but can vary depending on the depth of conversation that parents and children choose to have.
Where can I purchase Goodnight News?
Goodnight News is now available on Amazon and coming soon to other e-bookstores! Pre-launch copies are available through our publisher, blurb.com.
What if my child is at an early stage of reading development?
This book is designed for children of varying reading levels. Children who are still learning to read or cannot read can repeat questions from their parent and are eventually able to memorize much of the story while more advanced readers can take on the News Anchor role. We were intentional about keeping the font size large and readable to help children follow along.
What could my child learn from reading Goodnight News?
What are the News Team Notes at the end of the story?
These notes are little reminders parents have told us are helpful to keep in mind when conversing with young children. Have other tips to share with parents and friends? We’d love to hear them! Send us a message or post with #goodnightnews
Goodnight News is designed for parents and their 3-5 year olds, but we’ve seen multiple generations and additional family members enjoy it together as well!
“My five year old was hooked from the beginning, and very quickly my two year old has gotten on board. Now if not one, the other is asking for Goodnight News every night before bed. I love the open dialogue it creates among our family of four!”
- Kristi, mother of 2 girls
How long does it take to read?
Goodnight News reports usually take about 5 minutes but can vary depending on the depth of conversation that parents and children choose to have.
Where can I purchase Goodnight News?
Goodnight News is now available on Amazon and coming soon to other e-bookstores! Pre-launch copies are available through our publisher, blurb.com.
What if my child is at an early stage of reading development?
This book is designed for children of varying reading levels. Children who are still learning to read or cannot read can repeat questions from their parent and are eventually able to memorize much of the story while more advanced readers can take on the News Anchor role. We were intentional about keeping the font size large and readable to help children follow along.
What could my child learn from reading Goodnight News?
- Talking
This book is a conversation in disguise. It gives your child an opportunity to practice forming questions, speaking in sentences, and building conversational skills. It also gives them an opportunity to learn from listening to you speak. The more that they hear how you form sentences or ask questions, the more that they will understand the nuances of maintaining a conversation. - Reading
This book is for all reading levels. The child has an opportunity to both hear you read and practice reading aloud themselves. If they are unable to read aloud, they can easily mimic or repeat you. In addition, when they hear your answers about your day, regardless of whether they can fully understand what you’re talking about, listening to new words will help build their vocabulary. - Expression
A core component of this book is elevating the sharing and reflecting between parents and children. A key question that you and your child would ask each other is about how you are feeling. We keep the depiction of these feelings abstract so that children have an opportunity to learn about the complexity of emotions. - Connection
Our biggest hope is that the routine of sharing your “news report” with each other will make quality time for connection a regular part of your week. We’ve heard from other parents that sharing through Goodnight News gives children an opportunity to understand who their parents are as people outside of their parent role and gives both of you a set time to connect with each other outside the bustle of the day.
What are the News Team Notes at the end of the story?
These notes are little reminders parents have told us are helpful to keep in mind when conversing with young children. Have other tips to share with parents and friends? We’d love to hear them! Send us a message or post with #goodnightnews