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Books to help children overcome their fear of the dark and manage bedtime anxiety
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Auggie and His Magical Dream Suit
S.W. Wiltshire
For the child who feels nervous when the lights go out or struggles with nighttime anxiety, this story transforms bedtim
Ages 3–7
The Ghost Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Axel P
For the child who experiences nighttime jitters or bedtime anxiety. This story helps little ones navigate the common fea
Ages 3–7
When I'm Scared
Poppop
For the child who feels overwhelmed by the dark, loud noises, or new experiences. This gentle guide helps little ones na
Ages 2–6
The Monster Who Was Afraid of Children
Luan Emini
For the child who struggles with nighttime fears or wonders if the 'scary' things are just as nervous as they are. A gen
Ages 3–7
I'm Scared
Meg Wardlaw
For the child grappling with the physical and emotional weight of fear. This gentle guide validates big feelings and off
Ages 3–7
Don't Think About Purple Elephants
Susanne Merritt
For the child whose mind starts racing the moment the lights go out. Sophie's mom shares a playful visualization trick t
Ages 4–8
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
Out You Go, Fear!
Mikaela Vincent
For the child who struggles with big worries or nighttime fears and needs a gentle, faith-based way to surrender those f
Ages 3–8
Who Hid the Stars?
Danio Miserocchi
For the child who feels anxious about changes in their environment or needs a gentle, mystery-filled way to learn about
Ages 4–8
50 Bedtime Stories for Kids with Anxiety
Molly Mullen
For the child whose mind races at night with what-ifs and worries. These soothing stories use mindfulness to help little
Ages 4–9
Lumina The Dream Unicorn
Michaela Stubbs
For the child who needs a calming presence to soothe nighttime worries. This gentle tale uses magical imagery to transfo
Ages 3–7
Fear
Gaëlle Tertrais, Ségolène de Noüel, Violaine Moulière
For children navigating nighttime fears, social anxiety, or big worries, this Catholic guidebook offers faith-based comf
Ages 7–11
Beast Beneath My Bed, poetry for children
Dan Lukiv
For the child whose imagination grows as the lights go out. These short, accessible poems help kids process nighttime ji
Ages 5–9
Shilo and the Not-So-Scary Girl Above His Bed
Kristin Jordan, Montell Jordan
For the child who hears bumps in the night or worries about monsters under the bed, this gentle story turns nighttime fe
Ages 4–8
Can't Sleep
Chris Raschka
For the little one who feels wide awake while the rest of the world is dreaming. This quiet story offers reassurance tha
Ages 2–5
Harry and the Monster
Sue Mongredien
For the child who checks under the bed or behind the door every night. Help your little one transform big nighttime worr
Ages 3–7
What to Do When You Worry Too Much
Dawn Huebner
For the child who struggles with big 'what-if' thoughts, this workbook uses metaphors and activities to help them take c
Ages 6–12
Monsters Under the Bed!
Russell J. Dorn
For the child who struggles with nighttime fears and needs to discover their own inner strength to protect others when t
Ages 8–12
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
Bedtime Stories for Children: Meditation Tales to Help Kids Overcome Fears
Unknown
For the child who struggles to settle down at night due to 'what-ifs' and worries. These guided scripts use mindfulness
Ages 3–10
What There Is Before There Is Anything There: A Scary Story
Liniers
For the child who experiences nighttime jitters when the lights go out. This surreal story explores how imagination can
Ages 4–8
What Are Monsters Afraid Of?
Carmen Parets Luque
For the child who is nervous about what might be hiding under the bed, this silly look at monster phobias helps transfor
Ages 3–6
Rosie and the Nightmares
Philip Waechter
For the child who wakes up scared of monsters in the closet or under the bed. Rosie the rabbit shows little ones how to
Ages 3–6
Scared Is...
Laura Purdie Salas
For the young child who is learning to name their big feelings, this gentle book uses real-life photos to help them reco
Ages 3–6
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