Families who loved Goodnight Love: A Bedtime Meditation Story by Sumi Loundon Kim 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 child is physically restless or emotionally 'loud' at the end of a long day. It is designed specifically for that difficult transition from the high energy of play to the quiet stillness of sleep. Using a cast of gentle, slow moving sloths, the story guides children through a traditional Metta or loving kindness meditation. It begins by focusing love inward, then expands that warmth to family, friends, and eventually the entire world. This book is more than just a story; it is a practical tool for parents of toddlers and preschoolers to cultivate emotional regulation and a sense of global interconnectedness. By the final page, the repetitive, rhythmic nature of the text creates a physiological calming effect that prepares the body and mind for rest.
