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Books to help children overcome their fear of the dark and manage bedtime anxiety
— 443 books
Are You Sure, Mother Bear?
Amy Hest
For the child who struggles with FOMO at bedtime or feels anxious about being apart from a parent while they sleep.
Ages 3–7
Good Night, Little Blue Truck
Alice Schertle
For the toddler who gets nervous when the thunder rolls, this soothing story shows how friends can stay cozy and brave t
Ages 0–4
Doggie Gets Scared
Leslie Patricelli
For the toddler who needs help navigating big fears like thunder or shadows. Baby learns to comfort a toy, modeling emot
Ages 0–3
Grumpy Monkey: Don't Be Scared
Suzanne Lang
For children who feel a little nervous about spooky Halloween traditions, this jungle adventure shows that being brave d
Ages 3–7
Where's My Mummy?
Carolyn Crimi
For the little one who isn't quite ready to close their eyes, this story offers a comforting way to navigate nighttime j
Ages 3–7
Sleepless Knight
James Sturm, Andrew Arnold, Alexis Frederick-Frost
For the child who can't sleep without their favorite stuffed animal or feels nervous about their first night away from h
Ages 3–6
Pip and Posy: The Bedtime Frog
Axel Scheffler
For the toddler facing their first night away from home or the panic of a lost comfort object. A sweet story about a fri
Ages 2–5
Let's Go Home, Little Bear
Martin Waddell
For the child who feels anxious about bumps in the night or strange sounds, this soothing tale shows how a patient prote
Ages 2–6
Sam and Jump
Jennifer K. Mann
For the child who has ever lost a favorite toy. This gentle story addresses the worry of being separated from a security
Ages 3–7
Ruffles and the Cozy, Cozy Bed
David Melling
For the toddler who gets nervous when the clouds turn gray and the thunder rolls. Help your little one find their own sa
Ages 2–5
Llama Llama Loves Camping
Anna Dewdney
For the child feeling nervous about their first night away from home or exploring the great outdoors. A gentle introduct
Ages 2–5
Andrew Is Up All Night
Christine Gibson
For the child who finds the world a bit too interesting to sleep, this story validates the midnight jitters and the quie
Ages 2–5
Franklin in the Dark
Paulette Bourgeois
For the child who feels like their fear is a secret they must hide: this gentle story shows that everyone is afraid of s
Ages 3–7
Have No Fear! Halloween is Here!
Tish Rabe
For the child who gets a little nervous about spooky noises or shadows, this rhyming adventure helps turn Halloween fear
Ages 3–7
Hey Grandma, What is a thunderstorm?
Terri Long
For the child who hides under the covers when the sky gets dark. This soothing story uses science and grandmotherly wisd
Ages 3–7
Not-So-Scary Monsters
Christy Campos
For the child who peeks under the bed or worries about what lurks in the shadows at night.
Ages 3–7
God Holds Me When I'm Brave and Scared
Little Lamb Studios
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big changes or scary moments, this gentle book offers reassurance that they are n
Ages 2–6
Emily Brown and the Thing
Cressida Cowell
For the child whose bedtime fears manifest as an endless list of needs, this story gently explores how talking about our
Ages 3–7
Fiso & Bento
Grandpachu Books
For the child who feels small or anxious when the lights go out, this gentle tale shows that courage is simply walking f
Ages 3–7
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
The Stairwell Dragon
Linda E. Dinwoodie
For the child who struggles with nighttime fears and a busy imagination. This rhyming story validates the reality of a c
Ages 3–7
The Afraid Nightlight
Maria Bradley
For the child who feels anxious when the lights go out or struggles with nighttime fears. A gentle guide to finding calm
Ages 3–7
Sleep Tight, Little Wolf
Ulrich Renz
For the child who can't settle down without their favorite toy, this gentle bilingual story offers comfort and a sense o
Ages 2–5
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
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