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Books for Bedtime Struggles

19 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of Late Night at the Zoo

Usborne Very First Reading #10

Late Night at the Zoo

Mairi Mackinnon

For the child who struggles with bedtime or wonders what happens after the lights go out, this silly story turns the nig

Cover of Night on Neighborhood Street

Night on Neighborhood Street

Eloise Greenfield

For the child curious about what happens when the sun goes down, this poetic collection offers a warm and safe look at l

Ages 4–8

Cover of Darling Doll

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

For the child who feels uneasy about their new house or finds old objects a bit creepy, this spooky tale explores braver

Cover of The Bedtime Narratives for Kids

The Bedtime Narratives for Kids

For the child who struggles to settle down at night, these gentle stories use soothing imagery and moral lessons to tran

Cover of Maggie and the Monster

Maggie and the Monster

Elizabeth Winthrop

For the child who hears bumps in the night and needs a brave new perspective on what those sounds might really be.

Cover of Roar of a Snore

Roar of a Snore

Marsha Diane Arnold

For families dealing with a noisy sleeper or a restless night, this rhythmic farmyard mystery turns a frustrating snore

Cover of Sixth-Grade Sleepover

Sixth-Grade Sleepover

For the child who feels like they are the only one with a secret fear, this story offers a comforting look at the pressu

Cover of Playtime for Restless Rascals

Playtime for Restless Rascals

For the high-energy child who treats every room as a playground, this lyrical story celebrates active play while gently

Cover of King Jack and the Dragon

King Jack and the Dragon

For the little adventurer who feels brave in the backyard but a bit nervous when the sun goes down and friends head home

Cover of Rosie and the Bunyip

Rosie and the Bunyip

Meredith Costain

For the imaginative child whose mind wanders to monsters in the shadows, this story offers a gentle way to navigate nigh

Cover of Happy Dreams, Little Bunny

Happy Dreams, Little Bunny

For the child who feels restless or anxious when the lights go out, this gentle story uses imagination to turn bedtime i

Cover of Terror of the Nightwatchman

Scream Street #6

Terror of the Nightwatchman

Tommy Donbavand

For the child who loves spooky thrills but still needs a good laugh to feel brave during those creepy nighttime stories.

Cover of Moonbeans and the Dream Cafe

Magical Moon Cat #1

Moonbeans and the Dream Cafe

For the child who wonders if their pet leads a secret life, this story transforms night-time worries into a magical miss

Cover of Sleepy Time Olie

Rolie Polie Olie #2

Sleepy Time Olie

For the child who uses play to help others feel better, this whimsical bedtime story shows how imagination and silliness

Cover of Once Upon a Time, the End

Once Upon a Time, the End

Geoffrey Kloske

For the child who keeps asking for 'just one more story' when you are ready for bed, this hilarious book shows what happ

Cover of Harry and the Terrible Whatzit

Harry and the Terrible Whatzit

Dick Gackenbach

For the child who imagines monsters in the shadows. Harry discovers that his fears shrink when he finds the courage to f

Cover of Unicorn Night

For the child who needs a soft transition into sleep, this magical rhyming journey follows unicorns as they trade sparkl

Cover of When Everyone Was Fast Asleep

When Everyone Was Fast Asleep

For the child who needs a soft, calming transition to sleep through the power of imagination and gentle wonder.

Cover of Rosie and the Nightmares

Rosie and the Nightmares

Philip Waechter

For the child who wakes up scared of monsters in the closet or under the bed. Rosie the rabbit shows little ones how to