A Bed of Stars

A parent should reach for this book when their child is struggling with bedtime anxiety, restlessness, or a big, hard-to-name feeling of sadness or worry. The story follows a child who feels too 'heavy' to sleep. In a moment of tender connection, their dad takes them outside and leads them on an imaginative journey, pretending to float up into the night sky. There, nestled in a 'bed of stars,' the child's heavy feeling is replaced with a sense of lightness, wonder, and peace. With its gentle pacing and breathtaking illustrations, this book is a beautiful tool for co-regulation, turning a difficult nighttime moment into an opportunity for bonding and teaching children how imagination can be a powerful comfort.