Books for Bedtime Struggles for Ages 4–7

Between the fear of the dark and the sudden need for one more glass of water, bedtime can feel like a tall mountain for a tired four to seven year old to climb. These stories provide a gentle bridge from the high energy of the day to the quiet of sleep, helping your child process their nighttime anxieties through characters who share their struggle. Our collection of over 1500 titles offers the perfect read aloud to turn those power struggles into a peaceful moment of connection before the lights go out.

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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

Henry Rabbit #2

Henry and the Dragon

Eileen Christelow

Henry Rabbit is convinced a dragon is lurking on his bedroom wall, even if his parents can’t see the shadow in the dark.

Ages 4–7

Penguin Young Readers

Go to Bed, Blue

Bonnie Bader

Blue is a little alien who really does not want to go to sleep, leading his human friends on a chaotic mission to finall

Ages 4–6