Goodnight, Canada
Goodnight, Canada by Andrea Beck is a charming bedtime book published by North Winds Press in 2012. This 32-page edition, written in English, invites young readers to explore the wonders of Canada as they prepare for sleep. Through the eyes of a child in Newfoundland, the narrative encourages a sense of community and connection, as the child bids goodnight to other children across the country, province by province and territory by territory.
Readers will find vibrant illustrations that celebrate the diversity of Canada’s landscapes and people, from Saskatchewan’s wheat fields to the bustling wharfs of Nova Scotia. The book presents a gentle exploration of bedtime and dreams, making it a delightful addition to any child’s nighttime routine. With its engaging art and thoughtful narrative, Goodnight, Canada offers a unique way for children to reflect on their surroundings and the broader world as they settle in for the night.
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A bedtime book that opens children’s minds to the wonders of the world around them.
Award-winning Canadian author and illustrator Andrea Beck has created a unique gift for parents as they wind their little ones down for bedtime. Goodnight, Canada inspires a sense of community, as a child who lives in Newfoundland lies in bed wondering about other children in his country and the world at large. He quietly bids a goodnight to them all, and to Canada itself, province by province, territory by territory.
The colourful art decorating each page celebrates the diversity of Canada’s people and key features of each province — from the quiet wheat fields of Saskatchewan to a fisherman’s wharf in Nova Scotia. So many details brighten each page, bringing Canada to life and creating a picture book children will want to go back to again and again!
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