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Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,738 books
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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
Switch on the Night
Ray Bradbury
A little girl named Dark shows a lonely boy how the night is actually full of beautiful things like crickets and stars,
Ages 4–8
Farmyard Tales
Sam Sheep Can't Sleep
Phil Roxbee Cox
Sam the sheep is wide awake while everyone else is fast asleep. This bouncy, rhyming tale follows his nighttime antics u
Ages 2–6
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Sleepy Whispers
Shaheen Bilgrami
Soft whispers and tactile textures create a gentle tingle of calm, using ASMR techniques to help children self-regulate
Ages 0–3
Little Monster Says Goodnight
David Slonim
Bedtime gets silly as Little Monster brushes his fangs with plenty of mess and checks under the bed to make sure his mon
Ages 2–5
There's Something in My Room #1
There's a Nightmare in My Closet
Mercer Mayer
Tiptoe into the closet to confront the monster under the coats and discover a misunderstood creature who is just as scar
Ages 3–7
A Moonbeam Kiss Goodnight
Sophia Tales
For the child who needs a soft transition into sleep, this gentle story uses the magic of the night sky to soothe away t
Ages 2–6
Minfong Ho's Thai Picture Books #1
Hush!: A Thai Lullaby
Minfong Ho
Under the quiet Thai night, a mother gently asks each noisy animal to be still so her sleeping baby isn't woken up.
Ages 2–5
All Asleep
Joanna Walsh
For the parent whose toddler is resisting the evening wind down. This rhythmic, gentle story lulls little ones to sleep
Ages 0–3
Hero Academy #12
Doctor Nowhere
Paul Stewart
For the child who experiences nighttime anxiety or frequent bad dreams. This soothing story introduces a gentle guardian
Ages 3–7
Maisy
Maisy's Snuggle Book
Lucy Cousins
For the parent looking to soothe a restless toddler, this soft cloth book creates a calming sensory experience while mod
Ages 0–3
Edward and Elizabeth #2
A Robber! A Robber!
Franz Brandenberg
Two cat siblings are certain they heard a thief in the night, yet they can't figure out exactly what has gone missing.
Ages 4–8
I Dare You Not to Yawn
Helene Boudreau
For the child who turns bedtime into a battle of wills, this playful story turns sleepiness into a game they simply can'
Ages 2–6
Molly, Olive, and Dexter #4
Who's Afraid of the Dark?
Catherine Rayner
For the child who hears every rustle and sees shadows on the wall at bedtime, Harry the hippo offers a gentle, artistic
Ages 3–6
A Bed of Stars
Jessica Love
For children who feel overwhelmed by the vastness of the night or the unknown, this gentle story offers comfort through
Ages 4–8
Once, a Lullaby
B. P. Nichol
For the infant or toddler who needs a soft, predictable rhythm to drift off, this poetic lullaby turns bedtime into a so
Ages 0–3
Steam Train, Dream Train
Steam Train, Dream Train Sound Book
Sherri Duskey Rinker
For the restless toddler who needs a soothing transition to sleep, this interactive board book blends rhythmic rhymes wi
Ages 0–5
Big Journey of Little Bunny
Ira Martur
For the child who needs a soft transition from the excitement of the day to a restful night's sleep through gentle explo
Ages 2–5
What's Under My Bed?
James Stevenson
For children struggling with nighttime fears, this gentle and funny story helps demystify the monsters under the bed thr
Ages 4–8
King Jack and the Dragon
Peter Bently
Jack and his friends spend a wild day building forts and fighting beasts, but bravery feels much different when the gian
Ages 3–6
Roar of a Snore
Marsha Diane Arnold
For families dealing with a noisy sleeper or a restless night, this rhythmic farmyard mystery turns a frustrating snore
Ages 3–7
The Magical Night Bed Time Story
Vlad New Book Press
For the child who needs a calming bridge from the busy day to a world of dreams. This story uses imaginative wonder to h
Ages 2–6
Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters #1
Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters
Jane Yolen
For toddlers who need help transitioning from high-energy play to a calm bedtime routine using relatable, silly monsters
Ages 2–5
Why Do Grown-ups Have All the Fun?
Marisabina Russo
Hannah lies awake imagining all the exciting things the adults are doing downstairs while she is stuck in her quiet, dar
Ages 3–7
