Scaredy Squirrel at Night

Reach for this book when your child is using creative stall tactics to avoid bedtime or expressing specific fears about what happens while they sleep. Scaredy Squirrel is convinced that if he stays awake, he can avoid bad dreams about dragons, ghosts, and polka-dotted monsters. This hilarious, high-energy story uses Scaredy's over-the-top preparation and funny diagrams to help children externalize their own nighttime anxieties. While the book features a cast of imaginary monsters, its tone is firmly rooted in absurdist humor. By watching Scaredy realize that his elaborate safety plans are more exhausting than sleep itself, children ages 4 to 8 learn that rest is a reward rather than a risk. It is a perfect choice for normalizing the 'what-ifs' of the night through laughter and visual storytelling.