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Books to help children feel brave and overcome their fear of the dark at bedtime.
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Dragon's Rock
Tim Bowler
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a mistake or a recurring fear that feels all too real, this atmospheric
Ages 10–14
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving
For the child who loves a campfire story but isn't quite ready for a long novel, this retelling brings the classic spook
Ages 7–9
What Was I Scared Of?
Dr. Seuss
For the child who gets the creeps from the unknown, this classic rhyme explores what happens when we face the things tha
Ages 4–8
Fancy Nancy: Saturday Night Sleepover
Jane O'Connor
For the child who feels brave during the day but misses home once the lights go out. A sweet look at sibling support dur
Ages 4–8
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Barbara Park
For the child whose imagination runs wild after lights out, this funny story validates nighttime anxieties while showing
Ages 6–9
Journey from Peppermint Street
Meindert DeJong
For the child venturing beyond their own neighborhood for the first time, this story captures the mix of wonder and worr
Ages 8–12
Creepy Carrots!
Aaron Reynolds
For the child who loves a little thrill or needs a playful way to talk about overactive imaginations and things that go
Ages 4–8
Keeker and the Not-So-Sleepy Hollow
Hadley Higginson
For the young adventurer facing nighttime jitters or spooky stories. Keeker learns to manage her imagination and find co
Ages 6–9
If You're Afraid of the Dark, Remember the Night Rainbow
Cooper Edens
For the child feeling overwhelmed by big 'what-if' worries, this book offers a gentle, imaginative way to transform fear
Ages 4–8
Slappy in Dreamland
R.L. Stine
For the child who loves the thrill of a scary story and is ready to confront their nighttime fears through a blend of cr
Ages 8–12
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Barbara Park
For the child grappling with nighttime fears or vivid imaginations that make bedtime a challenge, Junie B. finds a way t
Ages 5–9
Goosebumps SlappyWorld: Books 1-8
R. L. Stine
For the child who loves the thrill of a good scare and enjoys being the 'brave' one in the dark.
Ages 8–12
Sleeping with the Lights On
David Unger
For the child feeling anxious about big world changes or moving to a place where everything feels different and unfamili
Ages 9–12
Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears
Emily Gravett
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a world that seems a bit too big or sharp. This playful book validates every worr
Ages 4–9
Scared Ninja
Mary Nhin
For children who feel overwhelmed by new situations or 'what-ifs,' this guide provides a practical strategy to transform
Ages 4–10
My Thoughts Have Wings
Maggie Smith
For the child whose mind begins to race at bedtime, this lyrical guide helps 'nest' scary thoughts and replace them with
Ages 4–8
Overcoming Fear
Elena P. G. Emozioni
For children who struggle with hidden worries like the dark or school nerves, this collection uses animal stories to bui
Ages 6–10
Sasha and Moony the Monster
Ania Wilson Poe
For the child who hears every bump in the night, this story transforms bedtime anxiety into a playful opportunity for a
Ages 3–10
Benny the Bear and the Worry Bugs
Art Creators
For the child whose busy mind makes it hard to relax, this story provides gentle tools to manage those buzzing 'worry bu
Ages 4–8
Silly Billy
Anthony Browne
For the child who carries the weight of the world on their shoulders and needs a gentle way to manage big 'what-if' thou
Ages 3–8
Out You Monsters!
Jeannie Flinn Furlong Ed D
For the child who sees shadows in the corners and needs a dose of humor and agency to face nighttime fears.
Ages 4–8
The Midnight Panda
Holly Webb
For the child who sees monsters in every shadow and finds nighttime a little too scary, this gentle story turns darkness
Ages 5–8
Don't Go to Sleep!
R. L. Stine
For the child who feels their personal space is too small or finds themselves wishing for a different life, only to real
Ages 8–12
It's Only a Nightmare!
Robert Lawrence Stine
For the child who struggles with scary dreams or loves to be in control of the outcome when things get spooky.
Ages 8–12
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