Coming soon: “Bob’s Rock”
Bob’s friend Max has a pet dog. Bob has a pet rock. Can Rock do every trick a dog can do? #picturebooks #preorder pic.twitter.com/sZqW9Z9p6C
— Albert Whitman & Co. (@AlbertWhitman) May 26, 2017
Maine Literary Awards
The Maine Literary Awards is an annual competition sponsored and coordinated by the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. Goodnight Bob is a finalist in the “Book Award for Children” category!
http://mainewriters.org/programs/maine-literary-awards/
Congratulations to all the finalists! The award ceremony is taking place on Thursday June 1st at SPACE Gallery in Portland @ 7pm.
School Library Journal review on Goodnight Bob
We are pleased to get this review from School Library Journal on Goodnight Bob. Thank you SLJ!
“Soothing and succinct…For tykes wary of the dark, this book eases children’s fears without ever being didactic…This gentle book is a peaceful bedtime selection and a suitable read-aloud in a bedtime-theme storytime.”
Happy Winter Solstice!
Happy Winter Solstice!
What better way to celebrate the shortest day of the year than to read Goodnight Bob at bedtime!
End of daylight savings time book winners
Celebrate the end of daylight savings time by reading Goodnight Bob!
Congratulations to the following Goodnight Bob winners!:
* Aleta Harrell and the Title I program at Rumford Elementary School
* Nicole McLellan and grade two at the Cushing School. Nicole also received a copy of Charles of the Wild for her second graders.
* Jim Bickford of South Portland and his granddaughter Maddie.
Who’ll be next?
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
“Goodnight Bob” is just the right amount of spookiness for your little one on Halloween night. Once your little ghosts and ghouls are tucked into bed, enjoy reading them a goodnight story.
Happy Halloween and happy reading from the Hassetts.
Happy Publication Day, Bob!
Thursday September 1st, 2016 is the official publication date for “Goodnight Bob”. Happy publication birthday, Bob!
Kirkus Review
Thank you to Kirkus for kind words about Goodnight Bob:
“A sweetly simple bedtime book with a reassuring message.”
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ann-hassett/goodnight-bob/
M.J. Meets Ben
Our fans start reading young. Pictured here is M.J. who is meeting her new literary pal, Ben. Ben will be a steady and lifelong friend to M.J. through the power of reading. Thank you, Ben and thank you M.J.!
