Good Night, Good Knight by Shelly Moore Thomas, pictures by Jennifer Plecas

Crumbly towers, tall walls, and nighttime gallops through the forest are no problem for our Good Knight, but putting to bed three dragons is a challenging quest indeed. What is a Good Knight to do with three reluctant sleepers? A delightful blend of a fairytale setting with the very familiar bedtime routine that makes for a great read aloud at any time of the day or night. This book's playful use of words also makes it easy to read and re-read to little listeners fascinated with interesting sounds. Moreover, the little dragons dressed in whimsical pajamas painted in soft watercolors are sure to charm your young readers with their beguiling bedtime requests. At the end of the story, everyone will want to wish the Good Knight a well-earned good night too.

(Dutton, 2000.)