Books Like It Is Not Time for Sleeping
Families who loved It Is Not Time for Sleeping by Lisa Graff 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 It Is Not Time for Sleeping by Lisa Graff 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 deep in the bedtime resistance phase, insisting they are wide awake even as they stifle a yawn. It is a perfect choice for children who need a structured, predictable bridge between the energy of the day and the quiet of the night. This story validates a child's feeling that they aren't quite ready for sleep while gently moving them through the essential steps of a nightly routine. The book follows a young boy from the dinner table to the bathtub, into pajamas, and finally under the covers. Through rhythmic, repetitive prose, it highlights the transition from activity to rest, focusing on the sensory details of wind-down time. Parents will appreciate how it models patience and provides a soothing, melodic reading experience that naturally lowers the energy in the room. It is a gentle reminder that sleep isn't something that just happens, it is a journey we take together with love and consistency.
