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Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
88 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
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Junie B. Jones #8
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Barbara Park
A kindergarten classmate says everyone has a monster under their bed, and now Junie B. Jones is too scared to sleep. How
Ages 6–9
Poison Apple #7
Curiosity Killed the Cat
Sierra Harimann
A missing cat and a scratching at the door haunt Hannah as she moves into a new home right next to a spooky cemetery.
Ages 8–12
My Little Pony: Ponyville Mysteries
Peryton Panic
Penumbra Quill
For children who need a little extra courage when bad dreams or unknown fears feel overwhelming, this mystery offers a s
Ages 8–12
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Opus #3
Goodnight Opus
Berkeley Breathed
Opus the penguin ditches the usual bedtime routine to rewrite his favorite story and lead his own surreal midnight adven
Ages 4–9
The Sneaky Pony Series #6
Keeker and the Not-So-Sleepy Hollow
Hadley Higginson
Keeker, Plum the pony, and Goatie the goat head to upstate New York for a family visit near the legendary, spooky site o
Ages 6–9
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving
Superstition turns to terror when a local schoolmaster encounters a legendary headless ghost on a dark road in this clas
Ages 7–9
Scooby-Doo! Unmasks Monsters #1
The Truth Behind Ghosts
Terry Collins
The Mystery Inc. gang investigates the spooky legends and eerie sightings that make ghosts so fascinating.
Ages 6–9
The Notebook of Doom #3
Attack of the Shadow Smashers
Troy Cummings
Shadow smashers are jumping through town causing chaos, and Alexander suspects a member of his own Super Secret Monster
Ages 6–9
M & M #3
M & M and the Haunted House Game
Pat Ross
Mandy and Mimi’s spooky afternoon of paper spiders and bat blood takes a creepy turn when they head into the dark to sca
Ages 6–9
Goosebumps #54
Don't Go to Sleep!
R. L. Stine
Matt sneaks into the guest room for a better night's sleep, but he wakes up to a shifting reality where every nap leads
Ages 8–12
Freddie the Frightened #2
Freddie the Frightened and the Wondrous Ms. Wardrobe
Pamela Shrapnel
Bedtime shadows look like monsters to Freddie until his brave cousin Penelope helps him face the dreaded Googyman in thi
Ages 7–10
Gormy Ruckles #1
Monster Contest
Guy Bass
For the child who jumps at every bump in the night, this humorous tale helps kids face their anxieties by turning scary
Ages 7–10
SleepWakers #2
Sam Lights the Dark
Shari Simpson
For the child who struggles with nighttime fears and anxiety, this thrilling adventure turns a phobia of the dark into a
Ages 8–12
While the Others Sleep
Tom Becker
At a dark sanatorium, Alfie discovers that terrifying creatures hunt those who stay awake, making his insomnia a life-or
Ages 11–15
Past Eight O'Clock
Joan Aiken
Bedtime becomes a gateway to magic in these eight enchanting stories about the world of dreams and the mystery of sleep.
Ages 7–10
DK Readers
Fear of the Dark
Carolyn B. Mitchell
For the child who asks what is hiding in the shadows at bedtime. This engaging guide uses science and history to demysti
Ages 7–10
Yoga for Kids
Susannah Hoffman
For the child who needs help managing big feelings or energy, this guide offers step by step poses and mindful games to
Ages 7–9
Sixth-Grade Sleepover
Eve Bunting
For the child who feels like they are the only one with a secret fear, this story offers a comforting look at the pressu
Ages 8–12
Rosa
Rosa and Her Singing Grandfather
Leon Rosselson
Rosa’s grandfather brings his music everywhere he goes, using his cheerful songs to help her find bravery even in the de
Ages 7–10
Gormy Ruckles #1
Monster Hero
Guy Bass
For the child who worries about what's lurking in the shadows, this funny adventure shows that even the biggest fears ca
Ages 7–9
Phobia #1
The Haunted Dark
Brandon Terrell
Malik is terrified of the dark but joins a ghost hunt in a mansion to impress his friends. He soon learns that some thin
Ages 8–12
Arthur Adventures
Scared Silly!
Marc Brown
Shadows and monsters under the bed become much less frightening when you chase them away with funny poems, goofy riddles
Ages 5–9
CatKid #1
I'm No Fraidy Cat!
Brian James
CatKid is convinced her attic is haunted, so she and her friend Maddie team up to investigate the spooky noises and find
Ages 6–9
Nightmare Library #1
Night Light
I. M. Dehd
For the child who loves a good scare and is looking for the courage to face things that go bump in the night.
Ages 8–11
