Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody    by Michael Rex Order:  USA  Can Putnam, 2008 (2008) Hardcover Read an Excerpt      Reviewed by Michelle York A new book is both a trick and a treat. It's Goodnight Goon, a parody of the Margaret Wise Brown classic, Goodnight Moon. Author/illustrator Michael Rex imitates Brown's verse nicely. Here's an example: 'In the cold gray tomb There was a gravestone and a black lagoon And a picture of - Martians taking over the moon.' Though the book is perfect for Halloween, young readers are sure to enjoy it any time. Since its release by G.P. Putnam's Sons in August, it has been soaring up the New York Times bestseller list. Rex struck exactly the right chord, allowing little ones to delight in a pajama-covered monster who bids good night to all the mummies and goons in his tomb and under his bed. On the book jacket, Rex pays tribute to Wise Brown, saying he was big fan of the original Goodnight Moon, but felt it is 'severely lacking in big-toothed monsters and small creatures in peril.' Well, he has certainly made up for that! And what about his illustrations ? Boo-tiful! Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews