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Books for Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
74 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat is ready to catch some ZZZs after a big day of surfing, but his friends are still wide awake and ready to p
Ages 4–8
The Dark
Lemony Snicket
Lazlo is afraid of the dark that lives in his basement, until one night the dark visits his room and invites him on a jo
Ages 3–6
Naptastrophe!
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Lucy is certain she is far too busy for a nap, but a trip to the store proves that her tired eyes might have other ideas
Ages 3–7
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Dr. Seuss
What Was I Scared Of?
Dr. Seuss
A pair of empty pale green pants is riding a bicycle and wandering the woods, giving the narrator a spooky case of the c
Ages 4–8
5 More Sleeps #1
5 More Sleeps 'til Christmas
Jimmy Fallon
The decorations are up and the cookies are ready, but the hardest part of the holiday is waiting through those final few
Ages 3–6
Bluey
Sleepytime
Joe Brumm
Bingo is determined to have a Big Girl sleep in her own bed, but she will need a dream-filled adventure with Flopsy to m
Ages 3–7
How to Catch #4
How to Catch a Monster
Adam Wallace
Armed with new skills from his school play, a young ninja master decides tonight is the night he finally catches the mon
Ages 4–8
Ezra Jack Keats's Urban Stories
Dreams
Ezra Jack Keats
While the rest of the neighborhood sleeps, a young boy watches from his window as a simple paper mouse stages a heroic r
Ages 4–8
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Linda Williams
Clomp, shack, nod—a pair of shoes and a pair of pants follow a brave old lady through the woods in this rhythmic tale of
Ages 3–7
Grumpy Monkey #7
Grumpy Monkey: Don't Be Scared
Suzanne Lang
For children who feel a little nervous about spooky Halloween traditions, this jungle adventure shows that being brave d
Ages 3–7
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak
Max sails across the sea to a land where monsters roar their terrible roars. He becomes king of the wild things, but eve
Ages 3–8
King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
Audrey Wood
The court is in chaos because the King simply refuses to get out of the tub, no matter who tries to lure him away from h
Ages 4–8
The Napping House #1
The Napping House
Audrey Wood
A quiet house full of sleeping creatures is turned upside down when one wakeful flea lands a single, tiny bite in this r
Ages 2–6
Creepy Tales! #1
Creepy Carrots!
Aaron Reynolds
Jasper Rabbit can’t get enough of the crispy carrots in Crackenhopper Field, until he starts to feel like the carrots ar
Ages 4–8
Munsch for Kids
Lighthouse: A Story of Remembrance
Robert Munsch
For children processing the loss of a grandparent, this tender story offers a comforting way to honor memories through a
Ages 4–8
Bluey
Love from Bluey
Suzy Brumm
Bedtime at the Heeler house is full of heart as Bluey, Bingo, and their parents find love in the middle of their nightly
Ages 2–6
Your Monster
10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster
Laura Numeroff
Living with a monster is easy if you follow the rules: they love country-western music, buying gum, and need just the ri
Ages 4–8
Creepy Tales! #2
Creepy Pair of Underwear!
Aaron Reynolds
Jasper Rabbit thinks he is big enough for scary underwear, until his new neon-green pair begins to glow in the dark and
Ages 4–8
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books
The Berenstain Bears Count Their Blessings
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
As a scary thunderstorm rolls in, Brother and Sister Bear realize that family love is far more valuable than any new vid
Ages 3–7
Funnybones #1
Funnybones
Janet Ahlberg, Allan Ahlberg
A big skeleton, a little skeleton, and a dog skeleton leave their dark cellar for a midnight stroll to find someone to s
Ages 3–7
Bluey
Bluey's Night Before Christmas
Lauren Holowaty
A mysterious noise outside the Heeler house wakes Bluey and Bingo on Christmas Eve. Follow the family to see who is visi
Ages 3–7
Funnybones #4
The Ghost Train
Allan Ahlberg
Three skeletons head out for a midnight train ride on a dark, dark night. Even spooky skeletons can find themselves in f
Ages 3–7
Outside Over There
Maurice Sendak
When goblins steal her baby sister through the window, Ida must take her wonder horn and journey into a strange world to
Ages 4–9
A Beasty Story
Bill Martin Jr.
Four brave mice track a fearsome beast through a dark house, discovering vibrant colors in every room before reaching a
Ages 2–6
