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Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd's bestselling children's book headlines this winning 25-minute collection of sleepytime tales from HBO. Susan Sarandon narrates the simple story of a bunny readying for bed. Other top entertainers lend their voices to the tape: Tony Bennett sings the story of "Hit the Road to Dreamland"; Lauryn Hill brings rhythm to "Hush, Little Baby" (the best segment); Billy Crystal lends many voices to Mercer Mayer's "There's a Nightmare in My Closet"; and singers Natalie Cole, Aaron Neville, and Patti LeBelle sing other tales. A dandy video for the youngster, punctuated with "interviews" of real kids answering a host of bedtime questions. --Doug Thomas
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Everybody's favorite bedtime story, Goodnight Moon comes to life on DVD for the very first time. Along with other beloved animated tales and lullabies, children and stars come together in a delightful exploration of the nighttime world. Children offer wise and witty reflections on a host of sleepytime topics, from the comfort of blankies to Native American dreamcatchers, from monsters and nightmares to the mysteries of dreamland. Susan Sarandon narrates Goodnight Moon, Tony Bennett sings the swing classic Hit the Road to Dreamland, Lauryn Hill lends a new rhythm to the rhyme Hush, Little Baby, the many voices of Billy Crystal bring There's a Nightmare in My Closet to animated life, Natalie Coletells the tale of Faith Ringgold's Tar Beach, Aaron Neville sings Brahms Lullaby and Patti LaBelle performs Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is one of my favorite videos belonging to my kids (ages 4 and 2). I was more than happy to sit and watch this video with them every time they've wanted to watch it dropping whatever it is I was doing at the time! The kids in the video are so sweet, funny and insightful and the animation is creative and wonderful! It's a real treat to see Goodnight Moon come to life and the other selections (i.e. Tar Beach, Nightmare In My Closet) are perfect choices and new favorites. The star cast of Susan Sarandon, Billy Crystal, Lauryn Hill, etc. is an added bonus. I can't recommend this video enough. A definite bedtime -- or anytime treat!
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
They should make more videos like this. Great narration and fantastic music make this a wonderful "wind-down" video for little ones. My daughter(2yrs.)loves seeing the familiar images from Goodnight Moon and the rest of the video is just as good. We never tire of this video and where did they find the beautiful children in the interviews? If you have a child, this is a great one to have. It also makes a great gift!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
My girls love this DVD. I have put them to bed by reciting Goodnight Moon their entire lives and seeing it on the "big screen" was both exciting and comforting. The other stories are also wonderful and I am glad to have my children hear them. Susan Sarandon's voice is calming and melodic. It uses the original illustrations from the books (not animated) which are beautiful.
My only complaint is that it is a very New York movie with the children who are interviewed obviously New York centered. One child mentions Scarsdale which promted a lot of questions. I wish it had been more location neutral, actually I could have done without the children interviews at all, but the girls don't mind them. In fact, they laugh at the kids jokes and it has sparked very in depth conversations about topics (like death, poverty, and handicaps) that I probably would have avoided for a few more years.
I have found that this is a excellent DVD for the car. It is both calming and engaging. I don't mind listening to it. All in all it is really great.
My only complaint is that it is a very New York movie with the children who are interviewed obviously New York centered. One child mentions Scarsdale which promted a lot of questions. I wish it had been more location neutral, actually I could have done without the children interviews at all, but the girls don't mind them. In fact, they laugh at the kids jokes and it has sparked very in depth conversations about topics (like death, poverty, and handicaps) that I probably would have avoided for a few more years.
I have found that this is a excellent DVD for the car. It is both calming and engaging. I don't mind listening to it. All in all it is really great.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
could be better
i think the tales are cute, but the all the talking children in the middle of each segment is annoying. Read more
Published 1 month ago by under a tree
One word "horrible"
This is a waste and only good for Goodnight Moon. Honestly, kids talking about people who died visiting in dreams does not belong in any "Sleepytime" DVD!
Published 2 months ago by RunDMC
Wonderful
Luckily I had HBO when they showed this on cable. I so loved it I still haven't deleted it. Don't think I will either. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bitsy
Cute DVD
The Goodnight Moon segment, especially, is very well done. My children didn't know the other stories but they kept their attention as well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by E_Daniels
Whats cuter than interviews with Kindergarteners?
This is a beautiful and adorable presentation of the classic book, but also of some classic music sung by great singers and animated very well. Read more
Published 4 months ago by amom
Goodnight Moon Fantastic
Imaginative. Dreamy. My 2 year old's eyes were glued to the the tv set, which is unusual for any 2 year old. She did not move. Even the adults loved it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Didi
Wonderful for preschoolers
Okay, so I have played this a few times for my Spanish only preschoolers, and they love it
It's only one half hour long, but this is good for this level. Read more
It's only one half hour long, but this is good for this level. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. Scanlon
Goodnight Moon DVD
I was a little disappointed with this DVD. The stories are good, but the commentary before each story was distracting for my one and three year old grandchildren. Read more
Published 5 months ago by psychnurse
Delightful way to go to sleep!
I bought this for my grandbabies 17mo and 2 1/2 yrs and we all loved Goodnight Moon. For this age that was a delight. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mary A. Walker
HOOOOOOOOOOORIBLE!
A bunch of adult talking children who are OBVIOUSLY child actors (or over-actors) ... talking about wieeeeeeeeeerd stuff. THEY RUINED A GREAT BOOK. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Asa Mali
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