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Books for Bedtime Struggles for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Bedtime Struggles for Ages 0–3

Taming the bedtime transition for a toddler is a marathon of one more glass of water and tearful goodbyes. These board books and gentle rhymes help your little one bridge the gap between their busy day and the quiet of the night. With 1261 titles to explore, you will find stories that soothe their separation anxiety and turn the lights out battle into a peaceful snuggle.

1,188 books

Cover of Spot Loves Bedtime

Spot Loves Bedtime

Snuggle up with Spot as he gets ready for sleep, but a quiet night turns into a search when his favorite Teddy goes miss

Cover of Six Sleepy Sheep

Six Sleepy Sheep

Jeffie Ross Gordon

Join six restless sheep as they tumble through silly antics and playful attempts to finally close their eyes and fall ba

Cover of Kipper

Kipper the dog is ready for a change, so he ventures outside to see if another animal has a better spot to sleep than hi

Cover of Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep

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Chengdu #2

Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep

Barney Saltzberg

Pandas are sleeping soundly high in the trees, but Chengdu remains wide awake until he discovers the perfect, cozy spot

Ages 2–5

Cover of Dare You!

Two siblings find out exactly what happens when they tiptoe into the garden in the middle of the night and encounter spo

Cover of Knock Knock

Bear is ready for a long winter nap, but his persistent forest friends have a collection of jokes and other plans to kee

Cover of Rock-A-bye Baby

Rock-A-bye Baby

For the parent looking to soothe a restless toddler with the rhythmic magic of classic nursery rhymes and a sweet, hands

Cover of All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep

All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep

Crescent Dragonwagon

Antelopes, bears, and creatures of all kinds settle down for the night in this rhyming A-to-Z journey toward sleep.

Cover of Night-Night, Spot

Night-Night, Spot

For the toddler who would rather play than sleep: this gentle board book helps little ones wind down by following Spot's

Cover of Let's Go to Sleep: A Story with Five Steps to Help Ease Your Child to Sleep

Let's Go to Sleep: A Story with Five Steps to Help Ease Your Child to Sleep

For the child who struggles to transition from a busy day to sleep, this soothing guide uses mindful steps to turn bedti

Cover of Tucked in the Barn

Tucked in the Barn

For the toddler who needs a gentle nudge toward dreamland. This rhythmic journey through a cozy barn helps little ones w

Cover of Jungle Night

For the restless toddler who needs a soothing transition to sleep. Discover the funny, rhythmic snores of the jungle in

Cover of Good Night, Alligator

Good Night, Alligator

Rebecca Van Slyke

For the child who has mastered the art of the bedtime stall. This playful story mirrors the creative excuses kids use to

Cover of Raila and the Sweet Dreams Shark

Raila and the Sweet Dreams Shark

For the child who experiences nighttime jitters or bad dreams, this soothing story introduces a friendly aquatic guardia

Cover of Nighty Night, Sleepy Sleeps

Nighty Night, Sleepy Sleeps

Doug and Sophie have a lot of big ideas, and none of them involve sleeping. Follow their hilarious, high-energy schemes

Cover of Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Car

Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Car

For the energetic toddler who needs a sensory way to wind down, this tactile sing-along transforms high-speed zooms into

Cover of The Monster Bed

The Monster Bed

A tiny monster shivers under his blankets, terrified that a scary human might be hiding under the bed waiting to catch h

Cover of Snuggle Piggy and the Magic Blanket

Snuggle Piggy and the Magic Blanket

For the child who relies on a special object to feel safe at night. This gentle story explores finding inner courage whe

Cover of Titi Cat: Anything Is Possible in a Dreamland

Titi Cat: Anything Is Possible in a Dreamland

For the child who needs a little extra comfort at bedtime, this story transforms sleep into a magical adventure where an

Cover of Roawr!

Barbara M. Joosse

A thunderous roar wakes Liam in the night, forcing him to use every bit of his wits to protect his sleeping mother from

Cover of Bedtime with Emily

Bedtime with Emily

RealityCraft Press

For the toddler who needs a predictable evening rhythm to feel safe and settled before the lights go out.

Cover of The Goodnight Train Rolls On!

The Goodnight Train

The Goodnight Train Rolls On!

For toddlers who need help settling down at the end of the day, this rhythmic journey uses soothing sounds and gentle im

Cover of The Dream Train: Poems for Bedtime

The Dream Train: Poems for Bedtime

For the child who needs a soft transition from a busy day to a restful night. These gentle poems create a calming ritual

Cover of The Caterpillow Fight

The Caterpillow Fight

Feathers fly and giggles erupt when a group of young caterpillars starts a rowdy pillow fight right before bedtime.

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Bedtime Struggles for Other Ages

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