Good Night (Not Really)
Book One in the Not Really Series

Good Night (Not Really) is the first book in the Not Really series. It features Lisa and Charlie in a humorous counting book with darling friends and a surprise ending! (It’s really a good morning book.) And unlike many counting books, this one helps children learn to count forward as well as backward.

I’d like to give a special shout out to my Ukranian illustrator, Karina. Together, we made words and pictures morph into something special.

What readers are saying . . .

Kirkus: “Evenson’s zany tale packed with creative scenes will aptly introduce youngsters to basic counting skills. The imaginative incidents have kid appeal. A humorous and spirited counting tale for young readers.” Read full review here.

2022 International Book Awards Press Release

5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite: ” . . .a clever and fun way to teach young readers how to count forward and backward . . . The author leads young readers through a series of fun-induced numbering skills that will have them chuckling and wanting to dance around.” Read the full review here.

“My little one’s LOVE this book. My girls giggle every time we get to the part where it isn’t ACTUALLY a good night book but a good morning book!” 

“I’m a dad to four kids and grandpa to two grandkids and I’ve never read a counting backwards book. It’s fun to read out loud, too!” 

Review from Reader Views Kids:Good Night (Not Really): Let’s Count FORWARD and BACKWARD is a quirky, colorful new addition new addition worth checking out. . . The text takes you to fun, unexpected places, while the illustrations are cheerful, warm, and endearing. Unique and humorous adjectives sprinkled throughout the book make reading the book fun and funny.”

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Coming soon!

The Terrible Day (Not Really)

The next book, The Terrible Day (Not Really), will feature more of Lisa and Charlie’s adventures, including counting by twos