Goodnight Already!
#1 in Bear & Duck Series
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What’s inside...
Bear is exhausted and ready for a long winter nap, but his enthusiastic neighbor Duck has other plans. Over the course of one night, Duck repeatedly arrives at Bear’s door with playful ideas—from card games to late-night snacks—while Bear tries every polite (and not-so-polite) way to get some sleep. Their humorous back-and-forth shows two very different personalities learning to respect boundaries and friendship.
Character compass
Bear
Duck
Discussion points
Why does Bear need quiet time?
How could Duck show kindness while still wanting to play?
Have you ever felt like Bear or Duck?
What are polite ways to say goodnight to a friend?
Tip: Role play these questions
Pause after each Duck visit and predict what will happen next.
Act out Bear’s facial expressions to label emotions together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect personal space
Explanation: Bear continually states he is tired and needs to sleep.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to notice when friends want quiet time.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Duck realizes Bear’s feelings after repeated interruptions.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice asking how others feel before acting.
Example Lesson: Polite communication
Explanation: Both characters ultimately use words, not anger, to solve the problem.
Real-World Application: Model saying 'Goodnight' or 'Maybe tomorrow' respectfully.