Goodnight Moon is an American children's picture book written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. It was published on September 3, 1947, and is a highly acclaimed example of a bedtime story. Since its humble beginnings, Goodnight Moon has grown into one of the most iconic and recognized children’s stories ever.  This particular version comes with a pajama'd bunny that doesn't take up much room sleeping with your young reader.