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Books for First Sleepover

47 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Picture Books Early Readers Chapter Books Graphic Novels

Cover of Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal

Junie B. Jones #10

Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal

For the child feeling nervous about their first sleepover away from home or navigating high-stakes social rules in a fan

Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child feeling nervous about their first night away or navigating social boundaries when a party gets a little to

Ages 3–8

Cover of Karen's Sleepover

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #9

Karen's Sleepover

For the child navigating the excitement and social pressure of hosting friends at home while trying to be a good leader

Cover of Sleepover Sleuths

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #1

Sleepover Sleuths

For the child who loves hosting friends and needs a gentle introduction to solving problems and handling missing items d

Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's

Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

For the child feeling nervous about staying away from home for the first time or wondering what to do at their grandpare

Cover of Horrid Henry's Sleepover

Horrid Henry's Sleepover

Francesca Simon

For the child who is nervous or excited about their first night away from home, this humorous story mirrors the chaos an

Cover of Karen's Campout

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #6

Karen's Campout

For the child who wants to be adventurous but feels a little nervous about the dark, the outdoors, or their first sleepo

Cover of Froggy's sleepover

Froggy's sleepover

Jonathan London

For the child who is excited about their first sleepover but finds themselves missing home once the lights go out.

Cover of Camp Out

Mouse Scouts #3

For the child who is nervous about trying something new or sleeping away from home, this charming adventure shows how te

Cover of Campfire Ghost Stories for Kids

Ghost Stories for Kids

Campfire Ghost Stories for Kids

For the adventurous child who loves a good thrill and wants to feel brave while exploring spooky mysteries by the light

Cover of Froggy's Best Babysitter

Froggy's Best Babysitter

Jonathan London

For the child who feels a little nervous or extra energetic about a new babysitter staying overnight for the first time.

Cover of Horrid Henry's Nightmare

Horrid Henry #15

Horrid Henry's Nightmare

Francesca Simon

For the child who struggles with rules and feels like every situation is a bit of a disaster, Henry's hilarious mishaps

Cover of How to Babysit a Grandma

How to Babysit #2

How to Babysit a Grandma

For the child preparing for a special stay with a grandparent, this playful role-reversal turns sleepover jitters into a

Cover of Horrid Henry Rocks

Horrid Henry #10

Horrid Henry Rocks

Francesca Simon

For the child who feels the world is unfair or struggles with a sibling who can do no wrong. Henry's naughty schemes pro

Cover of First Night at Dad's

First Night at Dad's

Elizabeth Rudnick

For the child preparing to spend their first night at a new home after a separation, offering reassurance that while hou

Cover of Froggy Goes to Camp

Froggy Goes to Camp

Jonathan London

For the child who is nervous about their first time away from home. Froggy's silly mistakes and enthusiastic spirit make

Cover of Horrid Henry's Haunted House

Horrid Henry #11

Horrid Henry's Haunted House

Francesca Simon

For the child who loves a little mischief and needs to navigate those tricky feelings of sibling rivalry through humor a

Cover of Stacey's Problem

The Baby-Sitters Club: Friends Forever #10

Stacey's Problem

For the child feeling pulled between old and new friend groups or struggling to help different parts of their life get a

Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the Sitter

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child who feels nervous about staying with someone new or thinks the babysitter will be 'mean.'

Cover of Help Your Dragon Overcome Separation Anxiety

My Dragon Books

Help Your Dragon Overcome Separation Anxiety

For children who struggle with saying goodbye at school or daycare, this gentle story provides practical coping tools to

Cover of Curious George and the Sleepover

Curious George and the Sleepover

For the child preparing for their first night away from home, this playful adventure helps ease sleepover jitters throug

Cover of One Night in Payne House

Give Yourself Goosebumps #4

One Night in Payne House

Robert Lawrence Stine

For the child eager to test their bravery, this interactive adventure lets them navigate a haunted house where every cho

Cover of Home Is...

For the child who is nervous about a big move or wondering where they belong, this lyrical story explores how home is a

Cover of Edward's Overwhelming Overnight

Edward the Unready #2

Edward's Overwhelming Overnight

For the child who feels anxious about change or staying somewhere new, this story offers comfort when an unexpected snow

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