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Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles
Books for Bedtime Struggles – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,738 books
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Give Yourself Goosebumps
Night in Werewolf Woods
R. L. Stine
Rumor has it that werewolves stalk the woods of your summer vacation spot. You choose the path: explore the dark forest
Ages 8–12
Give Yourself Goosebumps #37
Escape from Horror House
R. L. Stine
Poltergeists have invaded your home and your parents think you did it! You must navigate over 20 different endings to sa
Ages 8–12
Rabbit and Skunk #1
Rabbit and Skunk and the Scary Rock
Carla Stevens
For the child who gets a little nervous when something looks different or scary in the dark, this gentle mystery models
Ages 4–8
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All Night, All Day: A Child's First Book of African American Spirituals
Ashley Bryan
For the family seeking peace at bedtime or a deeper connection to cultural history through the soulful, rhythmic power o
Ages 3–10
The Way Home in the Night
Akiko Miyakoshi
For the child who finds magic in the quiet of the evening, this soothing story follows a bunny carried home, observing t
Ages 3–7
Funny Bunnies: Morning, Noon, and Night
Sue DiCicco
For the child learning to navigate their daily schedule. These high-energy bunnies model a healthy routine from morning
Ages 3–5
The Mouse and the Moon
written and illustrated by Gabriel Alborozo
A lonely little mouse follows the glow of the full moon through the night until he finally finds a brand new friend.
Ages 2–5
Here and Now
Julia Denos
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions or a busy schedule, this soothing book teaches them how to pause and
Ages 4–8
Clifford the Big Red Dog #86
Clifford's First Sleepover
Norman Bridwell
For the preschooler nervous about their first night away from home, this gentle story shows how even a tiny Clifford han
Ages 2–5
A Barefoot Boy #3
Poetry for Children
Richard Carlson, Kevin Carlson
For the early reader who needs short, gentle stories to build confidence. These simple poems introduce rhythm and rhyme
Ages 3–7
Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Haunted House
written and ill. by Doug Cushman
Skeleton reporter Dirk Bones is on the case when local ghosts start to worry that their own house has become haunted.
Ages 4–8
The Great and Mighty Nikko!
Xavier Garza
Nikko is supposed to be sleeping, but his bed has transformed into a vibrant wrestling ring where bold luchadores roar t
Ages 4–8
Who Took My Hairy Toe?
Shutta Crum
A giant hairy toe has gone missing, and its owner wants it back. This spooky retelling of a classic monster tale is just
Ages 4–8
Scholastic First Discovery
Night Creatures
Robert Macfarlane
For the curious child fascinated by the magic of the backyard at night, this lyrical guide reveals the shimmering scienc
Ages 4–8
Mommy's Best Kisses
Margaret Anastas
Soft rhymes and cozy illustrations show the many tender ways animal mothers show their love to their little ones through
Ages 0–3
Leo and the Wonder Galaxy
Hooman Moosavi Derby, Julie Moosavi Derby
For the child whose imagination is as big as the night sky. This story transforms bedtime into an cosmic exploration tha
Ages 3–7
Twas the Night Before the Day of Kindergarten
Leota C Ray
For the child feeling the 'big kid' jitters, this soothing rhyming story turns first-day nerves into a cozy, familiar be
Ages 4–6
Little Owl #2
Little Owl's Day
Divya Srinivasan
For the child who wonders what happens while they are asleep, this story invites little ones to explore the bright, colo
Ages 2–5
Max and Ruby #2
Max's Bedtime
Rosemary Wells
Sometimes only one specific comfort object will do, no matter how many other toys are offered at bedtime.
Ages 0–3
I Know a Place
Karen Ackerman
Step inside a series of rooms filled with warmth and love to find the most wonderful place of all: home.
Ages 4–8
Quiet Night
Marilyn Singer
A growing crowd of frogs, owls, and geese makes so much noise that ten campers find it impossible to drift off to sleep.
Ages 3–7
Look and Learn #3
A Night in Town
Heinz Kurth
For the curious child who wonders what happens when the streetlights come on and the world goes to sleep. Discover the h
Ages 5–9
A Long Way Away
Frank Viva
For the child who finds comfort in the rhythm of home and away, this unique vertical book explores the wonder of long jo
Ages 3–7
Michael Dahl's Really Scary Stories
The Girl in the Graveyard and Other Scary Tales
Michael Dahl
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire story and is looking for a manageable way to explore the spooky side of
Ages 8–12
