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Books for Bedtime Struggles
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Bedtime Stories for Kids
Kaizen Mindfulness Meditations
For the child who struggles to quiet their mind at the end of the day, these guided meditations use calming imagery to h
Ages 4–12
Stress Free Kids
Bubble Riding
Lori Lite
For children who struggle with big emotions or falling asleep, this story uses soothing imagery to teach deep breathing
Ages 4–9
The Baby Who Wouldn't Go to Bed
Helen Cooper
For the child who finds every reason to delay sleep, this dreamy journey validates their desire for independence while g
Ages 2–5
Boo!
Clive Gifford
For the child who wonders about the strange noises in the hallway at night or worries about what might be lurking under
Ages 3–6
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book
Dr. Seuss
For the child who needs help winding down at the end of a long day. This rhythmic journey turns the act of yawning into
Ages 4–8
Pete the Kitty
Time for Bed, Pete the Kitty
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the toddler who resists their nightly ritual: follow Pete the Kitty through a soothing, step by step routine to help
Ages 0–4
Nice Dream Truck, The
Beth Ferry
For the child who needs a little extra magic to look forward to bedtime. This soothing story transforms sleep into a del
Ages 4–8
The Berenstain Bears' Big Bedtime Book
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child who needs a calming routine to transition from the day's excitement to a peaceful night of sleep with fami
Ages 3–7
Little Golden Books
Good Night, Little Bear
Patricia M. Scarry
For the toddler who needs a little extra playfulness and reassurance to transition into sleep. A classic hide and seek g
Ages 2–5
Superhero Bedtime Stories For Kids
Ella Swan
For the child who needs a boost of bravery before the lights go out. These tales of heroes and justice turn bedtime into
Ages 3–7
The Berenstain Bears' Big Bedtime Book
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child who needs a calming routine or a gentle lesson before sleep, this treasury offers cozy Bear Country storie
Ages 3–7
Good Night, Baby Bear
Grace Baranowski
For the parent looking to create a soothing end-of-day ritual through gentle rhymes and heartwarming animal illustration
Ages 0–3
Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the toddler who needs a soothing, familiar rhythm at the end of the day, Pete the Cat brings a groovy and calm energ
Ages 0–5
The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library
Have No Fear! Halloween is Here!
Tish Rabe
For the child who gets a little nervous about spooky noises or shadows, this rhyming adventure helps turn Halloween fear
Ages 3–7
Underpants #6
Monsters Love Underpants
Claire Freedman
For the toddler or preschooler who needs a giggle to see that scary monsters are actually just silly friends with a secr
Ages 2–6
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears and the Haunted House
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
For the little one who is nervous about shadows or bumps in the night, this playful mystery helps turn spooky worries in
Ages 2–5
Shifters in the Underlands #3
Moon Dragon
Coralie Moss
For the little one who finds magic in the night sky, this soothing story provides a rhythmic, gentle wind-down for a pea
Ages 2–5
Give Yourself Goosebumps #32
It's Only a Nightmare!
Robert Lawrence Stine
For the child who struggles with scary dreams or loves to be in control of the outcome when things get spooky.
Ages 8–12
Snoring Beauty
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
For the child (or parent!) who knows how hard it is to sleep when someone nearby is making a racket. A hilarious twist o
Ages 4–8
Bedtime for Bo
Kjersti Annesdatter Skomsvold
For the child who uses play to stretch out every bedtime minute and the parent who meets high energy with creative patie
Ages 3–6
Cowboy Dreams
Kathi Appelt
For the child who needs a soothing transition to sleep, this rhythmic lullaby transports them to a peaceful Western prai
Ages 2–6
Eco-Conscious Bedtime Stories for kids age 4-8
Ravikumar Selvaraj
For the parent looking to swap scary monsters for soothing stories about the Earth, these short tales calm bedtime anxie
Ages 4–8
Time to Say Goodnight
Sally Lloyd-Jones
For the child who needs a soft transition into sleep by seeing how the whole natural world, from baby animals to little
Ages 0–4
Russell the Sheep
Rob Scotton
For the child who finds their mind racing when the lights go out. A whimsical look at the common struggle of finding jus
Ages 3–7
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