Go to Bed, Blue

Reach for this book when the nightly struggle for 'one more thing' is wearing thin and you need to inject a little humor into the bedtime routine. It provides a gentle, mirrored reflection of a child's own stalling tactics through the lens of a silly, blue alien who just is not ready for sleep. By shifting the perspective to Blue's antics, parents can help their children recognize their own behaviors without the pressure of a direct confrontation. The story follows Blue as he navigates the necessary steps of hygiene and winding down, all while finding creative ways to delay the inevitable. It is perfectly pitched for the 4 to 6 age range, using simple language and relatable space themed humor. Parents will appreciate how it validates the difficulty of ending the day while ultimately modeling a successful, albeit chaotic, transition to rest.