Written by Nadia Salomon, Illustrated by Poonam Mistry

This beautifully illustrated book is a feast for the eyes! Poonam Mistry has a collection of illustrated books that are all stunning. Her style of rich detail, shape, color, form, and patterning is worthy of the reader’s time. The storyline plot involves a brother and sister going to visit their nana (grandmother) in India, where simple bedtime routines feel like magic. The story is told with some prose and poetry, apparently modeled after Good Night Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown.

Goodnight, humming.

Goodnight, chai.

Goodnight, halo hanging high

The reader will learn some new vocabulary with the Glossary in the back of the book, which can be used to decipher the Hindi words sprinkled throughout the book. This is a great chance to practice glossary skills in an authentic setting.

A recommended book to expand your Eastern Indian library collection, as well as a uniquely illustrated book.