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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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Spookball Champions
Scoular Anderson
For the child who needs a playful way to face nighttime anxieties, Oliver helps his aunt and uncle by befriending the no
Ages 6–9
Good Knight
Sara Holly Ackerman
For children who need a little extra encouragement during their nightly routine, this playful story transforms bedtime t
Ages 4–8
Benny Rabbit and the Owl
Joseph Low
For the child who is certain there is something lurking in their dark closet at bedtime. Father Rabbit helps Benny disti
Ages 4–8
Don't You Feel Well, Sam?
Amy Hest
For the child who is feeling under the weather and needs a little extra bravery to take their medicine in the middle of
Ages 2–5
Oddball Monsters
Christopher Stokes
For the child who asks a million questions about the weather and maybe feels a little nervous about the bumps and noises
Ages 3–7
The Patterson Puppies and the Midnight Monster Party
Leslie Patricelli
For the child who is convinced there is something hiding under the bed, this story uses humor and sibling teamwork to tu
Ages 4–8
Haunted!
Tracey West
For the child who loves things that go bump in the night but needs a reminder that even the scariest situations are bett
Ages 6–9
Scaredy Bee
Grosset & Dunlap
For the child who gets a little nervous about bumps in the night. This gentle story helps little ones find their courage
Ages 3–5
Trick-or-Treat Faces
Judith Moffatt
For the curious toddler who finds Halloween a bit mysterious, this interactive glow-in-the-dark book turns spooky shadow
Ages 1–4
Eli's Night Light
Liz Rosenberg
For the toddler who needs a little extra comfort at bedtime, this rhythmic story follows Eli as he discovers the soothin
Ages 2–5
Beware of the Storybook Wolves
Lauren Child
For the child who needs a bit of humor and cleverness to face their nighttime fears and outsmart the scary things under
Ages 4–8
The Worry Tree
Marianne Musgrove
For the child who carries the weight of the world on their shoulders and needs a gentle, creative way to let go of night
Ages 8–12
Ten Little Mice
Joyce Dunbar
For the little explorer who needs a gentle wind-down after a busy day, this rhythmic counting tale follows ten brave mic
Ages 2–5
Daddy All Day Long
Francesca Rusackas
For the child needing extra reassurance of a parent's presence, this sweet counting book celebrates the unbreakable bond
Ages 2–5
Paper Mice
Megan Wagner Lloyd
For the quiet child finding their way in a big world, this gentle story follows two paper mice on a nighttime journey to
Ages 3–7
Out for the Count: A Counting Adventure
Kathryn Cave
For the child who needs a playful way to manage bedtime fears or early counting jitters through a journey of imagination
Ages 3–7
Where Is Bear?
Lesléa Newman
For the toddler who has lost their favorite toy. This gentle search through the house provides reassurance that what is
Ages 0–3
Musical Beds
Mara Bergman
For the parent whose children keep wandering into their room at 2 AM, this rhythmic story normalizes the chaotic nightti
Ages 2–6
The Cabinet of Curiosities
Stefan Bachmann, Katherine Catmull, Claire Legrand, Emma Trevayne
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire story and finds beauty in the strange and macabre. These 36 tales offer
Ages 8–12
Sarah's Sleepover
Bobbie Rodriguez
For the child feeling nervous about their first night away from home or wanting to feel brave during a spooky sleepover.
Ages 4–8
Kitty descubre su poder
Paula Harrison
For the child who feels nervous about the dark or tries to find their inner strength when facing new challenges.
Ages 6–9
Vroom!
Barbara McClintock
For the child with a racing mind and a big imagination, this story celebrates the thrill of a grand adventure that begin
Ages 3–7
My Father's Arms Are a Boat
Stein Erik Lunde
For the child grappling with the heavy quiet of loss, this gentle story provides a safe space to process grief within th
Ages 4–8
La viejecita que no le tenia miedo a nada (The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything)
Linda Williams
For the child learning to face their fears with a brave heart and a bit of rhythm. This classic tale turns spooky shadow
Ages 3–7
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