Books Like Horatio's Bed
Families who loved Horatio's Bed by Camilla Ashforth often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Horatio's Bed by Camilla Ashforth 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 feeling restless at bedtime or struggling to find comfort in their own space. It is a gentle, soothing tale about Horatio, a small stuffed rabbit who simply cannot get comfortable, and his friend James, a teddy bear who tries to help through art and imagination. The story highlights the importance of empathy and the quiet bond of friendship while normalizing the common childhood experience of nighttime tossing and turning. This book is a perfect wind-down read for preschoolers and early elementary children. Through James's patient attempts to draw a bed for his friend, children see a beautiful model of supportive friendship. The soft, delicate illustrations create a calming atmosphere that eases the transition to sleep, making it an ideal choice for parents seeking to lower the energy in the room before lights out.
