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Books for Bedtime Struggles
484 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Don't Climb Out of the Window Tonight
Richard McGilvray
For the child who imagines wild scenarios when the lights go out. Use humor and rhythm to transform nighttime jitters in
Ages 3–7
The Girl and the Star
Anna Smith
For the child who marvels at the night sky and needs a soothing, magical routine to ease the transition to sleep.
Ages 2–6
Kipper #1
Kipper
Mick Inkpen
For the child who is feeling restless with their routine or struggling to stay in their own bed, Kipper's gentle search
Ages 2–5
Frightmares #2
More Scary Stories for the Fearless Reader
Michael Dahl
For the middle-grade reader who craves a thrill, these bite-sized tales provide the perfect balance of spooky atmosphere
Ages 8–12
Lily and the Little Lantern
Jacob Bradley
For the child who asks for the hall light to stay on or checks under the bed. A magical story that transforms nighttime
Ages 3–7
A Big Bed for Little Snow
Grace Lin
For the child who finds it hard to settle down when excitement strikes, this gentle winter tale turns a restless bedtime
Ages 3–6
Scary Party
Sue Hendra
For the child who gets a little nervous when the lights go out. This rhythmic story turns spooky shadows into a silly ce
Ages 2–5
Ancient Night
David Álvarez, David Bowles
For the child who marvels at the moon and stars, this luminous Mesoamerican myth explores how a clever opossum and a tir
Ages 4–9
The Mouse, The Mole, And The Moon
Clara Rose
For the child who asks a million questions at bedtime, this gentle exploration follows two unlikely friends as they marv
Ages 2–6
The Kitten Who Found the Sleepy Train
Irene Clem
For the child who struggles with nighttime anxiety or resists the transition to sleep. This gentle story helps little on
Ages 4–8
Big Bear Is Coming!
Anuska Allepuz
For families looking to turn bedtime nerves into a playful adventure, this story celebrates the magic of rough-and-tumbl
Ages 3–7
This World Needs Your Gifts #1
Little Ones Have Beautiful Dreams
Jessica Glade
For the infant or toddler needing a gentle transition into sleep, this soothing book uses rhyming verse and peaceful ima
Ages 0–3
The Night of the Whippoorwill
Nancy Larrick
For the child who feels uneasy when the sun goes down, this global poetry collection transforms the dark into a world of
Ages 8–12
What Sound/Color #1
What Color Is Night?
Grant Snider
For the curious toddler who finds the dark a bit mysterious, this soothing lullaby reveals that night is filled with a r
Ages 2–5
Arian and the Monster
Harrison Jude Watt
For the child who hears every bump in the night and needs a little boost of bravery to face those bedroom shadows.
Ages 3–6
Tired Town
Patricia Marx
For the child who claims they aren't tired even when the world around them is, this humorous journey shows that everythi
Ages 3–6
This Little Light of Mine
Thank You, God: For the Things I Love
ThePurpleRabbit Publishing
For the parent looking to introduce the habit of gratitude, this gentle prayer book helps toddlers find reasons to say t
Ages 1–4
Farmyard Tales
Sam Sheep Can't Sleep
Phil Roxbee Cox
For the toddler or preschooler who wiggles and wanders when it is time to tuck in. This bouncy rhyming tale turns the be
Ages 2–6
Ear Worm!
Jo Knowles
For the curious toddler with a song in their heart, this rhythmic mystery celebrates the joyful noises of the forest and
Ages 2–5
Nightmare Library
Night Light
I. M. Dehd
For the child who loves a good scare and is looking for the courage to face things that go bump in the night.
Ages 8–11
The Puffin Book of Ghosts and Ghouls
Gene Kemp
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire story. This curated anthology offers atmospheric, spooky tales that bui
Ages 8–12
Minions
Minions: 5-Minute Stories
Illumination Entertainment
For the child who loves slapstick humor and high-energy mischief, these quick stories offer a fun-filled wind down that
Ages 4–8
Mr. Winston
Mr. Winston, Go To Bed!
Loleta Rae Ernst
For the child who uses every creative trick in the book to delay bedtime, this playful story turns the nightly power str
Ages 3–7
The Other Felix
Keir Graff
For the child grappling with school bullies or family stress, this story explores how facing our inner fears can help us
Ages 8–12
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