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Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
25 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Picture Books
Early Readers
Chapter Books
Graphic Novels
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The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears' Bedtime Battle
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
The treehouse is full of commotion as the Bear cubs deploy every trick in the book to avoid going to sleep.
Ages 4–8
Beginner Books
I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!
Dr. Seuss
Not even a parade or the United States Marines can convince this incredibly sleepy boy to leave the comfort of his warm
Ages 4–8
First-Grade Friends #6
The Sleep Over
Grace Maccarone
Sam is having the best time playing and eating dinner at Dan’s house, but everything feels different and a little bit sc
Ages 4–6
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All Aboard Reading
In a Dark, Dark House
Jennifer Dussling
Follow a little boy through a spooky house using simple words and rebus picture clues to help build early reading skills
Ages 3–6
Nothing But Flowers
Sigal Adler
A mysterious beep in the night leads to a landing in the yard. Meet a little man from a flying saucer in this rhythmic t
Ages 3–8
Bright & Early Books #19
There's a Wocket in My Pocket!
Dr. Seuss
Whimsical creatures hide in every corner of the house, using simple rhymes and bright clues to help new readers master e
Ages 2–6
Curious George
Curious George Haunted Halloween
H. A. Rey
George is enjoying the country until he hears the spooky legend of No Noggin, a headless scarecrow with a mischievous ha
Ages 4–7
Fly Guy & Fly Girl #3
Night Fright
Tedd Arnold
Buzz and Liz visit the zoo, but the real trouble starts when Fly Guy and Fly Girl wander into an exhibit filled with hun
Ages 4–8
Engage Literacy
Lea's New Kittens
Jay Dale
Three energetic new kittens are racing all around Lea's house, and it is time to see if they will ever settle down for a
Ages 4–6
Goodnight, World!
Goodnight, Australia!
Morgan Ash
For the child who needs a calming transition to sleep, this book offers a soothing journey across the Australian landsca
Ages 2–6
All Aboard Reading: Picture Reader
Too Noisy!
Sonja Lamut
For the little one who struggles with nighttime noises or finding the perfect spot to rest. Sam the bear discovers that
Ages 4–6
You're Not My Monster
Sigal Adler
Little Dan is ready to sleep in his own bed, especially with a new monster doll by his side to help him feel brave and s
Ages 3–6
Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries #4
The Mystery of the Stinky, Spooky Night
Fran Manushkin
For the child who gets a little nervous about bumps in the night during their first sleepovers.
Ages 5–7
Turtle and Snake #2
Turtle and Snake Go Camping
Kate Spohn
Turtle and Snake have found the perfect campsite, but a mysterious noise in the woods makes them wonder if they are trul
Ages 4–6
The Adventures of Benny and Watch #12
Benny's Boxcar Sleepover
Gertrude Chandler Warner
Benny is thrilled for his very first sleepover, but as night falls, a little bit of fear starts to mix with the exciteme
Ages 5–7
Dark Night, Sleepy Night
Harriet Ziefert
Gentle words and quiet scenes reveal how every creature, from forest animals to sleepy children, finds a cozy place to r
Ages 3–6
Piggy and Dad #1
Piggy and Dad
David Martin
Simple drawings, sudsy bathtubs, and bedtime rituals fill these sweet stories about the quiet magic found in a normal da
Ages 4–7
Clifford the Big Red Dog
The Big White Ghost
Gail Herman
For the child who feels a little nervous about bumps in the night or mysterious shapes in the shadows.
Ages 3–6
All Aboard Reading
Pajama Party
Joan Holub
Dancing, movies, and ghost stories fill the night as a group of friends does everything they can to make sure nobody act
Ages 4–6
Let's Read About Weather
What Are Thunderstorms?
Mari Schuh
For the child who hides under the covers when the sky gets dark: this gentle guide uses science to transform scary booms
Ages 4–7
Frank and Bean #3
The Stinky Feet Monster
Jamie Michalak
Frank has a plan and a map, but Bean just wants to play his drum as these two friends hunt for a smelly, footprint-leavi
Ages 4–8
Goodnight, World!
Goodnight, South Africa!
Morgan Ash
For the child who loves to explore the world from the comfort of their bed, this soothing journey highlights the wildlif
Ages 2–6
Winnie the Dog #1
Winnie All Day Long
Leda Schubert
Winnie the dog is busy from morning till night, waking the family and going for walks before falling asleep in every spo
Ages 3–7
Good Knight #1
Good Night, Good Knight
Shelley Moore Thomas
A patient knight is kept very busy when three little dragons refuse to go to sleep without their bedtime drinks and stor
Ages 4–8
