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Goodnight Moon and Other Sleepytime Tales

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    A watch-and-grow-sleepy experience.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 2 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Goodnight Moon and Other Sleepytime Tales

Parents need to know that this kids over 6 are too old to appreciate the songs, yet not old enough to appreciate the choice of singers. Parents should also note that studies indicate television right before bedtime can stimulate kids' brains, making it more difficult for them to fall asleep.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the bedtime themes covered in the songs and stories, such as blankies, dreams, and nightmares.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    The lullabies in here are fine

    This film has cute lullabies but some monsters under the bed or in the closet and things like that.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Scary ideas about going to sleep

    I am glad that I sat down to watch this one with my 3.5 year old. I turned it off after about 5 minutes. The story parts are very good, but the scenes in between where young children talk about bad dreams, monsters under the bed, needing nightlights, etc. were inappropriate. My child is not currently afraid of the dark, but certainly would be if allowed to watch this. They should have stuck with the gentle storylines and left out the children's fear-based views of bedtime.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Very Sweet

    I get warm fuzzies when I watch this with my 2 year old. The lullabies are very soothing, the stories are nice and seem to have appeal to several ethnic groups and both sexes. The children's comments are adorable and make ME laugh, but seem to bore my daughter.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a must read book for every 8 year old.

    this is a Good movie & book.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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