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Goodnight Goon follows a young monster as he welcomes each of his friends into the darkened room and wishes them sweet dreams. In rhythmic verses that are easy for children, the story invites little listeners to join in the quiet moment before bedtime.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Michael Rex
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