Good Night Missouri


Book Description

Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions—such as the Rocky Mountains in Denver, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Lake Ontario in Toronto, and volcanoes in Hawaii. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. The Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch, the Ozarks, and Route 66 are some of the places and features highlighted in this board book of all things Missouri.




One Night in Mississippi


Book Description

After fifty years of guilt over his brother’s brutal murder in Civil Rights–era Mississippi, Warren Williams decides to renew his fight to bring the men responsible to justice. His efforts put him face-to-face with one of the murderers, Earl Olsen, in a remote Ontario town where a contest of wits will end in death.




Goodnight Ole Miss


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In true southern style, Goodnight Ole Miss introduces readers of all ages to this historic University, which opened its doors to students in 1848. Colorful illustrations and rhymes give a glimpse of the intangible spirit and love of tradition at Ole Miss. Notable alumni include William Faulkner, Archie and Eli Manning and Michael Oher of The Blind Side.




Good Night America


Book Description

Young children are invited to explore the wonders of America before bed with this beautifully illustrated boardbook. Simple, rhythmic language lulls little ones to sleep as they watch a diverse group of people engage in community-oriented activities and journey to some of the nation’s majestic natural treasures—including the Everglades, Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, and redwood forests. Moving from the morning and spring through nighttime and winter, each image falls within a specific period during the day and an associated season, making this a perfect introduction to the concept of the passage of time.




Night-Night Missouri


Book Description

It's bedtime in the Show-Me State Say goodnight to all your favorite locations, including: - Arrowhead Stadium - Saint Louis Zoo - Gateway Arch - Missouri State Capitol - St. Louis Science Center - Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Silver Dollar City - Arkansas & Missouri Railroad - Busch Stadium - J.C. Nicols Memorial Fountain - Saint Louis Art Museum - Loose Park




Good Night Wisconsin


Book Description

From cheesemakers to Cheeseheads, this adorable board book is certain to be a hit with young readers of Wisconsin. Children will delight in a personal tour of this great state that includes Madison, Milwaukee County Zoo, Door County, Great Lakes, Wisconsin State Fair, Milwaukee Art Museum, Lambeau Field, the Mississippi River, Milwaukee Brewers, cranberry bogs, dairy farms, and more.




Good Night Twin Cities


Book Description

Welcome to the magnificent Twin Cities. This board book takes young readers on a tour of their cities’ most cherished destinations, including the Mississippi River, Mall of America, Stone Arch Bridge, Bunker Beach Water Park, Como Park Zoo, Fort Snelling, Minnesota State Fair, Minnesota History Center, Minnesota Children’s Museum, and more.




Good Night Iowa


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Good Night Iowa includes walleye fishing, Iowa Great Lakes, the State Capitol Building, Iowa State Fair, Adventureland, Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines Art Center, Iowa City, Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, and Effigy Mounds National Monument. This adorable board book allows children to explore all the famous sights, attractions, and landmarks to state of Iowa has to offer. No stalk of corn has been left unturned! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.




The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love


Book Description

To know the Sweet Potato Queens is to love them, and if you haven't heard about them yet, you will. Since the early 1980s, this group of belles gone bad has been the toast of Jackson, Mississippi, with their glorious annual appearance in the St. Patrick's Day parade. In The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love, their royal ringleader, Jill Conner Browne, introduces the Queens to the world with this sly, hilarious manifesto about love, life, men, and the importance of being prepared. Chapters include: • The True Magic Words Guaranteed to Get Any Man to Do Your Bidding • The Five Men You Must Have in Your Life at All Times • Men Who May Need Killing, Quite Frankly • What to Eat When Tragedy Strikes, or Just for Entertainment • The Best Advice Ever Given in the Entire History of the World From tales of the infamous Sweet Potato Queens' Promise to the joys of Chocolate Stuff and Fat Mama's Knock You Naked Margaritas, this irreverent, shamelessly funny book is the gen-u-wine article.




'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Mississippi


Book Description

A classic Christmas story featuring all the magic of Santa combined with the magic of your favorite city, state, or country. It's the night before Christmas and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care--will Santa visit your house? Follow Santa's journey in this magical retelling of a Christmas classic starring the locations and landmarks that make the place where you live special!