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Books for Bedtime Struggles

Books for Bedtime Struggles – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cover of Goodnight, Corduroy!

Goodnight, Corduroy!

For the toddler who needs a little help transitioning from playtime to pillow, this interactive story makes the nightly

Cover of Ghosts and Haunted Houses

Myth or Reality?

Ghosts and Haunted Houses

For the curious child who loves spooky secrets, this book explores the history of ghost stories and famous haunted house

Cover of Adventure of a Little Star

Adventure of a Little Star

Mintz, Mr Mintz, Anna Lumb

For the curious toddler who gazes at the night sky and needs a soothing, rhyming rhythm to drift off into dreamland.

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Cover of Leap Frog

Leap Frog

Jane Clarke

For the little one who feels a bit jumpy at bedtime. Help Felix the frog navigate scary jungle noises and find a safe, q

Ages 2–5

Cover of The Teeny-Tiny Woman

The Teeny-Tiny Woman

A teeny-tiny woman finds a teeny-tiny bone in a churchyard and takes it home, only to hear a teeny-tiny voice asking for

Cover of It Was a Dark, Dark Night

It Was a Dark, Dark Night

Nancy White Carlstrom

For the child who hears every creak and bump when the sun goes down. A nervous frog discovers that nighttime shadows are

Cover of In a Scary Old House

In a Scary Old House

Harriet Ziefert

Follow a mysterious path and lift the flaps to uncover the secrets hiding inside a scary old house.

Cover of The Lord Is My Shepherd The Twenty-Third Psalm

The Lord Is My Shepherd The Twenty-Third Psalm

For the child seeking a sense of safety and peace. This gentle walk through nature provides comfort and reassurance that

Cover of The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy

The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy #1

The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy

Donna Barba Higuera

For the child feeling nervous about their first day at a new school, this story shows that even a scary monster under th

Cover of I Love You, Blankie

I Love You, Blankie

A simple security blanket becomes a gateway to endless imagination in this playful story about a toddler's favorite comf

Cover of Bed Hogs

Kelly DiPucchio

Little Runt pushes his whole family out of the crowded hog pile to find some peace, only to realize how cold and lonely

Cover of Good Babies: A Tale of Trolls, Humans, a Witch and a Switch

Good Babies: A Tale of Trolls, Humans, a Witch and a Switch

For the parent feeling the exhaustion of a baby who won't sleep, this magical tale reminds us that every child is perfec

Cover of Lights Out, Leonard

Lights Out, Leonard

For the child who is convinced there is something under the bed, this humorous guide helps kids tackle nighttime monster

Cover of There's a Monster in My House

Usborne Lift-the-Flap

There's a Monster in My House

For the curious toddler who loves a surprise, this interactive search helps transform the 'scary' idea of a monster into

Cover of The Dream Train: Poems for Bedtime

The Dream Train: Poems for Bedtime

For the child who needs a soft transition from a busy day to a restful night. These gentle poems create a calming ritual

Cover of Witches' Holiday

Witches' Holiday

For the child who loves the spooky side of Halloween but prefers playful mischief over real scares. This rhyming tale tu

Cover of Egyptian Lullaby

Egyptian Lullaby

Zeena M. Pliska

For the child who needs a gentle wind-down after a busy day, this sensory walk through Cairo connects them to their heri

Cover of My Thoughts Are Clouds: Poems for Mindfulness

My Thoughts Are Clouds: Poems for Mindfulness

Whimsical poems and illustrations provide a peaceful introduction to deep breathing and staying present, helping little

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The Nightmare Thief #1

The Nightmare Thief

Nicole Lesperance

For the child grappling with the heavy weight of family loss and looking for the inner strength to protect their loved o

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Rolie Polie Olie #2

Sleepy Time Olie

A bump on the head cannot stop the fun when Olie uses a super silly ray to turn a grumpy evening into a dance of happy,

Cover of Night-Night, Spot

Night-Night, Spot

For the toddler who would rather play than sleep: this gentle board book helps little ones wind down by following Spot's

Cover of Good Night, Nori

Good Night, Nori

Brigitte Weninger

For the toddler who needs a little extra time and connection before settling down, this gentle story follows a kitten en

Cover of Strange and Terrible Things: A Guide to Creatures That Haunt Our Dreams

Strange and Terrible Things: A Guide to Creatures That Haunt Our Dreams

For the curious reader who finds wonder in the dark. This guide explores global folklore to help older kids process the

Cover of The Tree with Eyes

The Adventures of Sam X #3

The Tree with Eyes

Hubert Ben Kemoun

For the child who struggles with nighttime fears and an overactive imagination, this spooky tale helps process the scary