Title: Good Night, Sam
Author: Marie-Louise Gay
Illustrator: Marie-Louise Gay
Publisher : Douglas & McIntyre
Copyright: 2003

Unable to find Fred, the family dog, Sam recruits his sister Stella to help him so he is able to fall asleep.

Comments:

This heart-filled story touches on many fears that young children have such as monsters in the closet and strange noises. The simple dialogue is beautifully enhanced by Marie-Louise Gay’s explicit watercolor and pen drawings. Her choice of subdued colors, jagged lines, and smooth texture creates a sullen, peaceful atmosphere perfect for any bedtime story. In addition, alert readers will find the hound hidden in a new spot with every turn of the page.

Genre: RF (Realistic Fiction)
Age Range: 4 – 6