Goodnight Moon board book

Sure, everyone knows that Goodnight Moon is the book for babies, but did you ever stop to wonder why? The images are clear and colorful, the rhymes (like “hush” and “mush”) are simple and soothing, and, perhaps most important of all, the story of a little rabbit in his striped pajamas saying goodnight to each object in his warm, secure world is a calming ritual — for you and your baby. You’ll have your pick of editions for this classic, but our favorite for a newborn is the indestructible board book. (0 to 6 months)