Rumors about sightings of an alien space ship create excitement when Arthur's friends come to spend the night.

Barricaded and helmeted, with cannon and infantry at the ready, the young hero awaits his rival, the Nightmare

A little rabbit greets each day and says good night to the familiar things outside.

At bedtime a young girl asks: "Does everything in the world go to sleep?"

While his siblings Benny and Bibi prepare for bed by putting away toys, making a bedtime snack, and taking baths, Bunbun decides he would rather play.

The classic tale of a little rabbit who says goodnight to all his familiar possessions also includes anecdotes, previously unpublished photographs of the author and artist, and full-color studies of the artwork

In a reversal of the classic bedtime story, a child helps her mommy get ready for bed, enduring pleas for one more book, five more minutes of play time, and a glass of water before the lights go out.

When it is time for bed, a brother and sister say goodnight to things both inside and outside their house.