Goodnight Tractor

What do our readers think of Goodnight Tractor? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the gentle rhymes, sweet pictures and chances to spot farm animals and machinery, especially tractors. They often find it calming and like joining in with the repeated goodnights at bedtime.

What does the Pageticker team say about Goodnight Tractor?

We love the gentle rhythm, cosy bedtime mood and appealing mix of farm animals and machinery in Goodnight Tractor. Repeated goodnights and opportunities to join in with animal sounds make this a soothing read-aloud for young children, especially those fascinated by tractors; its simple, repetitive structure is best suited to the younger end of the suggested age range.

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What is Goodnight Tractor about?

As bedtime approaches, a young boy bids goodnight to his cherished farm toys, including his favourite tractor. Through gentle rhymes and soothing illustrations, the story guides children through a calming bedtime routine, making it an ideal read for little ones who love farms and machinery.

About the author

Michelle Robinson is a much-loved UK author who writes funny and imaginative books for children. She is best known for her picture books like 'Ten Fat Sausages' and 'There's a Lion in My Cornflakes'. Michelle enjoys making stories that make readers laugh and think, and she hopes her books inspire children to enjoy reading.

Discussion ideas around Goodnight Tractor

Favourite farm friends: Which animal, toy or machine would you most like to say goodnight to, and what makes it special?

Sounds on the farm: What sounds might you hear on a farm at bedtime, and how could you make or describe them?

Bedtime routines: What helps the boy get ready for sleep, and which parts of your own bedtime routine help you feel calm?

Big machines, small toys: Why do you think tractors and other farm machines can be so exciting to children?

Imagining adventures: If one of your toys came alive at bedtime, where might it take you?