Families who loved Andrew Is Up All Night by Christine Gibson often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your little one is wide-eyed at 10 PM, feeling that mix of midnight curiosity and the 'jitters' that come when the rest of the world is asleep. It is a gentle tool for parents navigating the common challenge of bedtime resistance and nighttime anxiety. The story follows young Andrew as he explores the quiet, slightly mysterious atmosphere of his home during the night, validating the way ordinary things can look and feel different in the dark. Through Andrew's eyes, children see that they are not alone in their wakefulness. The book uses a comforting, realistic approach to model how to process nighttime fears and eventually find the peace needed to drift off. It is particularly effective for preschoolers who are beginning to develop more complex imaginations and might need help distinguishing between wonder and worry.