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Simon Says Good Night
by Orit Bergman
Age Range: Under_5
It’s Simon’s bedtime and the ritual of getting ready to go to sleep begins. Daddy says: “Brush your teeth”, “Clean your ear “ and “Wash your feet.” This sets the scene for a game of ‘Simon Says’. Once he’s been tucked up in bed and the light goes out Simon dons his bright yellow crown and lines up his dog and toys for his own special game. The night comes alive as his imagination sores. Soon they are flying like a bird, becoming a giant and riding a wolf far away to the blue mountains. What happens though if his toys or dog completes a task without hearing “Simon Says”? The game is over and it’s time for sleep. One by one they’re caught out and must go to sleep until it’s Simon’s turn!
Israeli author and illustrator Orit Bergman’s quirky picture book, translated from Hebrew by Annette Appel, is an ideal way of transforming a bedtime routine, teaching the classic game ‘Simon Says’ and making it into a fun and imaginative adventure.
The mixed media and palette give these illustrations a distinctive vintage feel and the comic-style word balloons for the text allow the artwork to be the star of the show.