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Books for Bedtime Struggles for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Bedtime Struggles for Ages 8–11

At this age, bedtime often transforms from a simple routine into a quiet hour where big anxieties and complex thoughts about the day finally catch up to them. These chapter books offer a bridge for your independent reader to process those lingering emotions and settle their racing minds before sleep. With 477 stories to choose from, you will find the right companion to help your child navigate the transition from a busy day to a restful night.

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Once Upon a Time, the End

Geoffrey Kloske

Classic fairytales get a hilarious, lightning-fast makeover by a sleepy father determined to reach the end of bedtime in

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Feel-Good Fairy Tales #2

The Tossy-Turny Princess and the Pesky Pea

For the child who struggles to quiet their mind or body at the end of a long day, even when they are exhausted.

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Facing Your Fears

Facing Your Fear of the Dark

Heather E. Schwartz

For the child who feels nervous when the lights go out, this supportive guide explains nighttime fears and offers simple

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Stop That Yawn!

Caron Levis

For the child who turns bedtime into a high-stakes mission to stay awake. Join Gabby and Granny on a silly quest to outs

Ages 4–8

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The Night Knights

The bumps and scratches in the dark are no match for the secret guardians of the hall. While the world sleeps, the Night

Cover of Darkfright

Holly Young Huth

Living on a sun-drenched island, a woman hides from the night until a fallen star teaches her that the evening shadows h

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Tiger vs. Nightmare

Tiger is lucky to have a monster under her bed; instead of being scary, he is her very best friend and protector against

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Good Night, Good Knight

Shelley Moore Thomas

A patient knight is kept very busy when three little dragons refuse to go to sleep without their bedtime drinks and stor

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The Bedtime Narratives for Kids

For the child who struggles to settle down at night, these gentle stories use soothing imagery and moral lessons to tran

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Sleep Tight, Charlie

Michaël Escoffier

For the child who finds every excuse to delay sleep, this silly bunny's nighttime frustrations turn bedtime resistance i

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Maggie and the Monster

Elizabeth Winthrop

For the child who hears bumps in the night and needs a brave new perspective on what those sounds might really be.

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Sleepy, the Goodnight Buddy

Roderick finally gets a stuffed animal to help him sleep, but the toy turns out to be more demanding and awake than he i

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Harry and the Terrible Whatzit

Dick Gackenbach

When his mother doesn't come back from the cellar, Harry must gather his courage to go downstairs and face the mysteriou

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Jibberwillies at Night

For the child who struggles to fall asleep because of nighttime worries. This story personifies anxiety as creatures you

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Zombies Shouldn't Sleep in the Dirt

Benjamin Harper

For the child who gets grumpy when they can't get comfortable at night, this silly story turns the search for a perfect

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The Adventures of Sam X #3

The Tree with Eyes

Hubert Ben Kemoun

For the child who struggles with nighttime fears and an overactive imagination, this spooky tale helps process the scary

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The Art of How Dogs Sleep

For children who need a little help winding down, this cozy look at the silly and sweet ways dogs sleep offers the perfe

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Hygge Dreams And The Coziness It Brings

Tabitha Rae Adams

For the child who needs help winding down after a busy day. This gentle guide introduces the Danish art of coziness to h

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The Fairy Chronicles #1

Dragonfly and the Web of Dreams

Jennifer leads a brave fairy team on a dangerous quest to find the Dream Spider and rebuild the Web of Dreams before nig

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In this wordless story, a girl discovers a mysterious shadow following her home and must find the courage to face it in

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Owly & Wormy #2

Bright Lights and Starry Nights!

Owly and Wormy brave a slightly scary camping trip under the stars and discover that the night sky is full of new friend

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Magical Moon Cat #1

Moonbeans and the Dream Cafe

For the child who wonders if their pet leads a secret life, this story transforms night-time worries into a magical miss

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The Lord Is My Shepherd: The Twenty-Third Psalm

For the child seeking a sense of safety and peace. This gentle walk through nature provides comfort and reassurance that

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My Thoughts Are Clouds: Poems for Mindfulness

Whimsical poems and illustrations provide a peaceful introduction to deep breathing and staying present, helping little

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