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Title	:	Goodnight Opus
Author	:	Berkeley Breathed
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 32 pages
Published	:	October 1st 1996 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (first published 1993)
Categories	:	Humor. Childrens. Picture Books. Sequential Art. Comics. Fiction

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"Which book, dear Opus, may I read you tonight?"
asked Grandma with love at the start of that night.
"Why my favorite," I said, "the one with the rhymes,
the same one you've read me two hundred nine times."


When Granny falls asleep while reading a bedtime story (been there, done that!), Opus, his pillow and the beast from under the bed have a grand adventure.

This is a lovely little paean to imagination and the power of reading to children, PLUS, Breathed proves you're never too old to dream.



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Original Title:	Goodnight Opus
ISBN:	0316105996 (ISBN13: 9780316105996)
Edition Language:	English

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I found this at the local thrift store for sixty-nine cents and in top condition. I had no idea Berkeley Breathed has been writing books outside of the comic strips. It was wonderful to see Opus again and this is a very good children's story. I am awaiting a copy of The Last Basselope: One Ferocious Story and am excited to have a new new slew of books to read by an author I know and love.

I miss the old art style, but this definitely had entertaining moments.

Is it weird that I'm adding a story book that I used to nag my mother to read out loud? Who cares? This book is one of my all-time favorites. It may not be intellectually challenging, but it's all about getting carried away and letting your imagination run wild. I adore it and now I'm the one being nagged by my little brothers to read it out loud. CAUTION: This book is intended for children. Anyone over the age of 18 should be accompanied by a kid guardian during reading. If a suitable minor

I absolutely loved this book. From the story to the illustrations, I thought everything about it was great. The story is somewhat difficult to follow at first but once you understand what is going on it is fabulous. Opus is tired of his granny reading him the same bed time story so he decides to make up his own story in which he goes to see Abe Lincoln, George Washington, elves, cows, the milky Way and to blue mist lagoon. Kids would absolutely love this story because it is extremely unique and

The author's dedication page nicely sums up the reader's expectation of what the story might be about - the story is dedicated to two young girls who are "text departing experts." The quote on the title page reads, "People who never get carried away should be," by Malcolm Forbes. Indeed, they should be.This "text departing" story begins with Opus, a young penguin, who snuggles into bed while is dear, old granny reads him a bedtime story for the 200th time. The illustrations are in black and

I love all books by Berkeley Breathed, and this one is no different, but for me, an aspiring writer and addicted reader, this had special meaning. The whole concept of going beyond the page and into your own head and beyond really spoke to so much of my experience with books and literature. I've been reliving my books this way for most of my life.

Author: Berkeley BreathedYear Published: 1996 Reading Level: earlyIssues Addressed: CreativityClassroom Uses: Read-Aloud, Partner Reading, Individual ReadingSummary: Opus, a penguin, puts on his pink bunny pajamas and listens to his grandmother tell a bedtime story; however, grandma dozes off. Opus decides to make his own story. This book has great illustrations and the rhyming and meter in the text are truly amazing.literary Devices: Rhyme and Meter