Goodnight iPad is a sweet tribute to Steve Jobs

I love that this morning–just a few hours after learning of Apple founder Steve Jobs' death–is the one when I discovered a copy of Goodnight iPad (Blue Rider Press), a new tongue-in-cheek riff of Margaret Wise Brown's iconic bedtime story Goodnight Moon, among my mail. The book by "Ann Droyd" (really children's book author and illustrator David Milgrim) is labeled "a parody for the next generation," but today it reads more like another tribute to Jobs and the way he's changed the world.

Instead of a great green room with a red balloon, the modern version starts in a bright buzzing room with an iPad and a kid playing Doom. The book is filled with funny rhymes about Nooks and digital books, MP3s and LCD Wi-Fi HDTV, but Apple's presence is strong throughout the story. It's a reminder that, while many young kids may not remember Jobs as they get older, his genius will continue to impact their daily lives for years to come. My own eight-year-old son is a fan of Jobs' keynotes and regularly dispenses advice on how best to use the Apple products in our house based on "what Steve says." 

Goodnight iPad is a silly story for kids who appreciate technology, but it'll make a fun holiday gift for fans of Jobs of any age. The book will be released on October 27; you can pre-order it now on Amazon.