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Books for Bedtime Struggles
260 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Bedtime for Sweet Creatures
Nikki Grimes
For the parent whose little one uses every ounce of energy and imagination to delay sleep. A patient, poetic guide to th
Ages 2–5
Playtime for Restless Rascals
Nikki Grimes
For the high-energy child who treats every room as a playground, this lyrical story celebrates active play while gently
Ages 3–7
King Jack and the Dragon
Peter Bently
For the little adventurer who feels brave in the backyard but a bit nervous when the sun goes down and friends head home
Ages 3–6
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
Ages 6–9
Leap Frog
Jane Clarke
For the little one who feels a bit jumpy at bedtime. Help Felix the frog navigate scary jungle noises and find a safe, q
Ages 2–5
Bear's Good Night
Jane Cabrera
For the parent looking to soothe a restless toddler, this gentle board book models a cozy bedtime checklist that turns t
Ages 0–3
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly #2
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire tale but still wants to laugh. These silly, mildly spooky stories turn
Ages 8–12
The Monster Bed
Jeanne Willis
For the child who peeks under the bed before lights out, this clever role-reversal story shows that even 'scary' monster
Ages 3–7
Chugga Chugga Choo-Choo
Kevin Lewis
For the little one who is captivated by anything with wheels, this rhythmic journey through a bedroom train set provides
Ages 1–4
Goodnight Little Monkey
Elisa Anderson
For the toddler who needs a gentle nudge toward sleep, this calming routine uses a friendly animal friend to model a pea
Ages 1–4
Go-Go Guys
Rowboat Watkins
For the high-energy child who isn't ready to stop playing when the sun goes down, this cosmic adventure helps transition
Ages 3–5
Happy Dreams, Little Bunny
Leah Hong
For the child who feels restless or anxious when the lights go out, this gentle story uses imagination to turn bedtime i
Ages 3–6
Big Journey of Little Bunny
Ira Martur
For the child who needs a soft transition from the excitement of the day to a restful night's sleep through gentle explo
Ages 2–5
Spencer #1
Good Night, Spencer
Michelle Romo
For the toddler who needs a calming transition into sleep. Follow Spencer the cat through a soothing sequence of pajamas
Ages 0–3
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.
Ages 8–12
Magical Moon Cat #1
Moonbeans and the Dream Cafe
Annie Dalton
For the child who wonders if their pet leads a secret life, this story transforms night-time worries into a magical miss
Ages 7–9
The Dream Train: Poems for Bedtime
Sean Taylor
For the child who needs a soft transition from a busy day to a restful night. These gentle poems create a calming ritual
Ages 2–7
Monsters Enjoy Fairy Tales Too
Jason Prowell
For the child who finds scary creatures a bit too spooky, this rhyming tale reveals that even the most famous monsters l
Ages 3–7
Big Bear and Little Bear #5
Sleep Tight, Little Bear
Martin Waddell
For the child who is ready to explore their independence but still needs the comforting safety of being close to their g
Ages 2–5
Children Bedtime Stories
Abraham Hossni
For the child who needs a quiet transition to sleep. These gentle short stories offer simple moral lessons to help littl
Ages 4–8
Bobby and the Monsters
Marie Blair
For the child who peeks under the bed or needs a nightlight to feel safe. This rhyming story transforms nighttime anxiet
Ages 3–7
Lullabies and Baby Songs
Jannat Messenger
For the parent looking to create a peaceful bedtime ritual, this collection of classic cradle songs and delicate Victori
Ages 0–4
3 Minute Bedtimes Stories
Chloe Woodward
For the parent looking to settle a restless toddler or preschooler, these bite-sized stories provide the perfect calm-do
Ages 2–5
Mini Monster Pop-Up Books #3
The Weirdies of Wailing Wood
Skip Skwarek
For the child who loves the thrill of a spooky story but needs the tactile fun of a pop-up book to balance the scares.
Ages 4–8
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