Goodnight Bush: A Parody - Dark Publications

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
A brilliant parody of the children's classic Goodnight Moon, built around the coming end of the worst presidency ever.

Goodnight Bush: An Unauthorized Parody is a hilarious and poignant visual requiem for the Bush administration. In it we see a childlike George W. Bush tucked safely away in the confines of his own room with all of the toys he's willfully destroyed, abused, or defaced. Complete with a quiet Dick Cheney whispering "hush," this bedtime story lets us finally say goodnight to the disaster that was the last eight years.

Customer Reviews: Read 55 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Devastatingly, Darkly Funny May 21, 2008
142 out of 158 found this review helpful

This book is a great gift for almost anyone who isn't still driving around with one of those corporate logo-like "W '04" bumper stickers (most of which are found on massive gas-guzzlers inside the big bubble that is the DC beltway).

The love for the art and read-aloud rhythm of the original children's classic is evident, but this variation is certainly not for the kiddies. Bravely, the authors even included a swipe at Fox News, owned by Rupert Murdoch who also owns Harper-Collins Publishing, publishers of "Goodnight Moon."

Most importantly the book serves as comic relief from the endless stream of bad news over the last seven years, and--unlike many humor books or anti-Bush books--there are subtle images throughout the artwork inviting repeated readings. The rhyme of the text works so well it should be required bedtime reading for stressed Americans who need a laugh to relax before dreaming of a better future.

5 out of 5 stars

A must have for anyone who has been paying attention May 26, 2008
81 out of 94 found this review helpful

I just received this book as a gift, and it has prompted me to write my first review. This book is for anyone who has been paying attention during the Bush years. The placement of characters in reference to the original book is so well done, but also the small details on each page is like a "Where's Waldo" of the calamities of the administration. I laughed out loud, and at the same time sighed. It's hard to make the nightmare funny, but the authors made me laugh for just a minute and it was a welcome relief. Off to purchase copies for several friends and family members.

5 out of 5 stars

The Devil is in the Details of the Drawings July 1, 2008
55 out of 62 found this review helpful

The original children's book on which this was based was the one my daughter learned to read with and is still a treasured book in our house. I was a little leery of how good a parody of this could be, but found it to be a wonderful parody of both the administration and the original book.

I won't give anything away, but the devil to the book is the exquisitely done drawings that are found on each page. Every time I open the book and stare at the pictures I find something new to laugh at. My daughter (who is currently away from home) is panting at the bit to get back and read it. This is a must have for anyone but the less than 25% of the public that still supports the Bush administration.

2 out of 5 stars

Too dark to be funny... June 30, 2008
36 out of 64 found this review helpful

Let me start by saying that I am no fan of George Bush or Dick Cheney. That being said, I really wanted to like this book- which, when I read about it, seemed to be a clever parody that we don't get to see often enough. (To the reviewer who cited a previous "Goodnight Moon" spoof from 'Mad' magazine...you brought back wonderful childhood memories of my reading "Mad" movie and TV parodies- Thank You!) Some of the pages on this book are very clever...but who can laugh at the image of a toy airplane knocking down two towers of blocks...or jokes about 'contractor beheading'? I have shown the book to several friends and family members who are eagerly awaiting January 20, 2009...and they all returned it to me with the same baffled and kind of sad expression. That's not exactly a strong endorsement. Borrow a copy, or read it in your local booksore, but don't buy this one.

5 out of 5 stars

Clever, funny and so sadly spot-on May 28, 2008
30 out of 34 found this review helpful

Every time I re-read "Goodnight Bush," I find a new reason to laugh, and then sigh. It's brilliant. The late, wonderful Molly Ivins would have been first in line for it. It's a must-give title for all who'll celebrate when the lights go out on the present administration.

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