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Ages 4–7
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Books to help children overcome their fear of the dark and manage bedtime anxiety
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Stay Up Late
Dawn Apperley
For the little explorer who is curious about the dark but needs reassurance that nighttime is for resting, follow two be
Ages 2–5
Hide Till Day-Time
Joan Phipson
For the child who wonders what happens when the lights go out, this story explores finding bravery and staying calm duri
Ages 7–10
Peep and Ducky Sleepover
David Martin
For the toddler who is nervous about their first night away from home, this rhythmic tale provides a gentle roadmap for
Ages 2–5
There's a Monster in Your Book
Tom Fletcher
For the active child who loves to be part of the story: an interactive adventure that helps little ones master their sur
Ages 2–5
Night Train
Caroline Stutson
For the child who finds comfort in rhythmic sounds and needs a gentle, sensory transition into sleep through the calming
Ages 2–5
The Night Flight
Joanne Ryder
For the child who needs a gentle wind-down to ease nighttime jitters, this dreamlike journey turns the dark into a magic
Ages 4–8
There's a Ghost In This House
Oliver Jeffers
For the child who loves a gentle mystery or is curious about things that go bump in the night, this interactive search t
Ages 4–8
Night Thunder and the Queen of the Wild Horses
Lynn Reiser
For the child who lies awake wondering about the bumps and booms of the night, this rhythmic adventure transforms scary
Ages 4–8
The Stinky Feet Monster
Jamie Michalak
For the child who loves a little bit of mystery and a lot of silliness, this early reader explores how friends with diff
Ages 4–8
Andrew's Amazing Monsters
Kathryn Berlan
For the child who sees wonder in every doodle and needs a friendly reminder that monsters can be playful party guests ra
Ages 4–8
Black Out!: Animals That Live in the Dark
Ginjer L. Clarke
For the curious explorer who wonders what happens in the woods or the deep ocean after dark, this guide turns nighttime
Ages 6–9
Boo to the Who in the Dark!
Joyce Dunbar
For the child who imagines monsters in every shadow, this gentle adventure helps transform nighttime anxiety into a stor
Ages 3–6
Awake
Mags DeRoma
For the child whose bedtime is derailed by a tiny eight-legged visitor and the need to find a creative, brave way to han
Ages 4–8
Owl
Dee Smith
For the little one who feels a bit nervous when the lights go out, this rhyming story shows how the night can be a frien
Ages 2–5
Bunny Magic: Visit to the Easter Farm
Jana Paradigi
For the child who stays awake with wonder on the night before a holiday, worrying they might have missed the magic or sc
Ages 3–7
Why Can't I Sleep?
Mista B. Belly
For the child whose mind starts racing the moment the lights go out. This soothing rhyming story validates the common 'w
Ages 2–5
Past Eight O'Clock
Joan Aiken
For the child who finds the transition to sleep a bit mysterious or daunting, these eight magical tales turn bedtime int
Ages 7–10
Nighttime
Jill Esbaum
For the curious child who is fascinated by the moon or a little nervous about the dark, this book turns the night into a
Ages 3–7
Tell Me a Scary Story...But Not Too Scary!
Carl Reiner
For the child who loves the thrill of a spooky story but needs a safe way to stay in control of the suspense.
Ages 4–8
Tom Rabbit
Martin Waddell
For the child who has ever felt the panic of a lost lovie, this soothing tale offers reassurance that even when forgotte
Ages 2–5
Milo and the Night Market
Angela McAllister
For the child who can't fall asleep without their favorite worn-out companion. This story explores the deep bond with a
Ages 4–7
Goodnight Goon
Michael Rex
For the child who loves the original classic but has a silly, spooky side. This parody transforms a peaceful bedtime rou
Ages 3–7
How Do Bats See in the Dark?
Melvin Berger, Gilda Berger
For the curious child who wonders what happens while they sleep, this engaging guide transforms 'scary' nighttime creatu
Ages 6–10
There's Something in My Attic
Mercer Mayer
For the child who hears bumps in the night and needs a boost of courage to face the 'monsters' stealing their toys.
Ages 3–7
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