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Hoda Kotb has been a familiar face on NBC's Today Show for many years but will be taking on an exciting new venture as she voices a new edition of the popular children's book Goodnight Moon.MORE: Today's Justin Sylvester opens up about working with Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda KotbHoda will be reading the audio edition of the famous bedtime story to honor its 75th anniversary; the classic children's book was published in 1947 by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family lifeThe Today Show shared the news on Friday, writing: "@hodakotb is reading bedtime stories! This special, 75th anniversary edition of Goodnight Moon, will be released on August 30. You know we'll be falling asleep to this every night!""When I first saw 'Goodnight Moon' and read it, I was like 'What is it about this book that is captivating to kids?" Hoda said.MORE: Today's Craig Melvin talks friendship with Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker - exclusive"I realized it's everything.

HBO Max is set to premiere the animated special The Runaway Bunny, narrated by Tracee Ellis Ross and based on the classic kids book by Margaret Wise Brown, on March 25. The TV adaptation by producer and director Amy Schatz will feature a performance of an original Margaret Wise Brown lullaby by Ross, and songs performed by Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Rosanne Cash, Ziggy Marley, Kimya Dawson, Rufus Wainwright and Michael Kiwanuka.