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Ages 4–7
Ages 8–11
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Books to help children overcome their fear of the dark and manage bedtime anxiety
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Rosie and the Bunyip
Meredith Costain
For the imaginative child whose mind wanders to monsters in the shadows, this story offers a gentle way to navigate nigh
Ages 6–9
Dog Donovan
Diana Hendry
For the family that finds the world a little too spooky. When the Donovans adopt a guard dog who is just as scared as th
Ages 4–8
Will & Whit
Laura Lee Gulledge
For the teen processing a difficult loss who finds solace in making things, this story explores how creativity and commu
Ages 12–18
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Anna Dewdney
For the little one who struggles with bedtime anxiety or feels a rush of panic when Mom or Dad leaves the room for just
Ages 2–5
Henry and the Dragon
Eileen Christelow
For the child who sees shadows in the corners or worries about monsters under the bed, this gentle story validates night
Ages 4–7
The Nightwalker
Belinda Hurmence
For the child who feels a heavy weight of responsibility for a younger sibling or worries that family secrets might caus
Ages 9–12
The Night Knights
Gideon Sterer
For the child who hears every bump in the night, this imaginative story transforms scary shadows into a secret army of k
Ages 4–8
The Bear Under the Stairs
Helen Cooper
For the child who imagines scary things lurking in dark corners. This gentle story validates nighttime fears while showi
Ages 3–6
Facing Your Fear of the Dark
Heather E. Schwartz
For the child who feels nervous when the lights go out, this supportive guide explains nighttime fears and offers simple
Ages 5–8
A Very Hairy Scary Story
Rick Walton
For the child who feels nervous about being out in the dark, this suspenseful but safe rhyme helps them find their brave
Ages 4–8
The Monster Bed
Jeanne Willis
For the child who peeks under the bed before lights out, this clever role-reversal story shows that even 'scary' monster
Ages 3–7
Kate's Giants
Valiska Gregory
For the child feeling uneasy in a new home, this lyrical story helps them reclaim the night by turning scary shadows int
Ages 3–7
Nightmare Island
Shakirah Bourne
For the child who feels protective of their younger siblings and needs to find the courage to face their own recurring f
Ages 8–12
The Other Felix
Keir Graff
For the child grappling with school bullies or family stress, this story explores how facing our inner fears can help us
Ages 8–12
There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake
Hazel Edwards
For the child who needs a brave friend to handle life's small worries, this classic story uses a cake-eating hippo to pr
Ages 3–7
Big, Scary Wolf
Harvey Stevenson
For the child who is convinced there is something hiding under the bed or in the closet, this story helps transform scar
Ages 4–7
Bright Lights and Starry Nights!
Andy Runton
For the child who feels nervous about the unknown things that go bump in the night, especially during those first trips
Ages 4–8
Bow-Wow's Nightmare Neighbors
Mark Newgarden, Megan Montague Cash
For the child who struggles with big feelings after a bad dream or finds neighborly pets a bit intimidating.
Ages 4–8
BOOM! Big, Big Thunder & One Small Dog
Mary Lyn Ray
For the child who hides under the covers when the clouds turn gray. This comforting story helps little ones realize that
Ages 3–7
Jibberwillies at Night
Rachel Vail
For the child who struggles to fall asleep because of nighttime worries. This story personifies anxiety as creatures you
Ages 4–8
I'm Not Scared! A Book of Scary Poems
John Himmelman
For children navigating common worries, these silly and slightly spooky poems turn scary things like dentists and monste
Ages 6–9
The Midnight Ghosts
Emma Fischel
For children who love to investigate the unknown, this spooky mystery helps build confidence as they tackle big-house ne
Ages 7–9
Snuggle Piggy and the Magic Blanket
Michele Stepto
For the child who relies on a special object to feel safe at night. This gentle story explores finding inner courage whe
Ages 3–6
Raila and the Sweet Dreams Shark
Ruth Saake
For the child who experiences nighttime jitters or bad dreams, this soothing story introduces a friendly aquatic guardia
Ages 3–7
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