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Books to help children overcome their fear of the dark and manage bedtime anxiety
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Grandma and Her Missing Goat
Kunal Das, Vedika Agrawal
For the child who feels anxious when things aren't in their place, this rhyming adventure offers comfort as a determined
Ages 3–7
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