A little gecko surprises his mother by telling her he doesn't want to come out at night, that he prefers the day "...when it's sunny and bright." Mother gecko explains that night time is the best time for geckos, and reassuringly introduces him to some of the delightful sights of a Hawaiian night. For over 35 years, this much loved Hawaiian children's bedtime story has charmed little ones and their parents.
Mother gecko explains that night time is the best time for geckos, and reassuringly introduces him to some of the delightful sights of a Hawaiian night.
For over 35 years, this much loved Hawaiian children's bedtime story has charmed little ones and their parents
The bestselling Hawaiian children's book, The Goodnight Gecko, tells the story of a little gecko who surprises his mother by telling her that he doesn't like the night. His mother proceeds to dispel his fears as one by one she introduces him to some of the delightful sights of a Hawaiian night.  This charming Hawaiian bedtime story has inspired a generation of island youngsters and young visitors to Hawaii, and continues to be one of the most successful children's books in Hawaii.Â