Families who loved The Best Bed for Me by Gaia Cornwall 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 the sun has gone down but your child's energy is still at its peak. It is the perfect tool for those nightly moments when 'one more story' or 'one more glass of water' turns into a creative performance. This story follows Sweet Pea, a child who avoids sleep by imagining how different animals rest, from hanging like a bat to standing like a penguin. It validates a child's imaginative play while gently steering them toward the comfort of their own bed. While the book is a fun, animal-fact-filled adventure, it also provides beautiful, incidental representation of an LGBTQ family. Parents will appreciate the patient, loving response from Sweet Pea's two moms, making it an ideal choice for children ages 2 to 5 who need help transitioning from high-energy play to a restful night's sleep.