Goodnight Bob
by Ann Hassett and John Hassett
 | I love flashlights. The world looks different when viewed through this concentrated beam of light. The unknown is revealed and shadows are dispelled. My summer camping trip included several nighttime adventures and excursions with my powerful little battery-operated beacon. A favorite childhood activity for the grandchildren involved taking "treasure hunts" around the house with a flashlight. They loved discovering and uncovering things which escaped their notice during daylight. This brings us to Bob: a boy with a flashlight. |
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From the vantage point of his window, Bob can see the moon, wishing him a good night. Bedcovers clutched tightly between his fingers and the tiny dots for eyes inform us that Bob is not entirely sure that this will indeed be a good night.
However, he has his own special companion to help banish his fears. Not a teddy bear, a favorite book, nor a special blanket. It's a flashlight.
However, he has his own special companion to help banish his fears. Not a teddy bear, a favorite book, nor a special blanket. It's a flashlight.
Bob spies an ominous-looking pair of eyes. What could it be? His flashlight reveals the friendly face of his pet goldfish. With each page turn, a new set of eyes makes an appearance. Readers will enjoy discovering with Bob and his flashlight the face belonging to each pair of glowing eyes. The conclusion offers a very surprising set of eyes, and then finishes with a tender reassurance.
Here's an added bonus. The book was written by flashlight on a dark night. Husband and wife team created this little charmer while in bed with a flashlight. That has got to be the best place ever to create a story about nighttime fears.
Hurray for Bob and his trusty flashlight!
Hurray for Bob and his trusty flashlight!
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