The Postal Service dedicated its Goodnight Moon stamps during a May 2 event in Kansas City, MO.
“These nostalgic stamps not only celebrate the timeless charm of ‘Goodnight Moon’ but also highlight the enduring relevance of both stamps and children’s literature in a digital age,” said Lisa Bobb-Semple, the Postal Service’s stamp services director, who spoke at the event.
The ceremony was held at the Rabbit hOle museum, which has a replica of the “great green room” from the story.
Other speakers included Pete Cowdin, the museum’s co-director, and Thacher Hurd, son of Clement Hurd, the book’s illustrator.
Written by Margaret Wise Brown, “Goodnight Moon” has sold a total of more than 48 million copies since it was first published in 1947 — placing it among the best-selling children’s books of all time.
In 1996, the New York Public Library included “Goodnight Moon” on its Books of the Century list.
Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the pane of 16 stamps, which features eight details from the picture book.
The Forever stamps are available at Post Offices and usps.com.
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