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Books to help children overcome their fear of the dark and manage bedtime anxiety
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Good Night, Body: Finding Calm from Head to Toe
Britney Winn Lee
Help your child release big emotions and busy thoughts with this soothing body scan meditation designed to prepare restl
Ages 4–8
¡Papa! (Father!)
Philippe Corentin
For the child who is convinced there is something scary under the bed. This clever story flips the script to show that e
Ages 3–7
Perro y gato (Dog and Cat)
Ricardo Alcántara
For the child who constantly bickers with a sibling or peer, this story shows how a shared fear can turn rivals into une
Ages 4–7
Gabby, God's Little Angel
Sheila Walsh
For the child who needs to feel safe and protected at night or when trying new things. A whimsical look at how God watch
Ages 4–8
The Little White Dog
Laura Godwin
For the curious toddler who loves a game of peek-a-boo, this rhythmic story uses colors and camouflage to turn a simple
Ages 2–5
Monsters Are Knocking
Alison Lester
For the preschooler who sees spooky shapes in the shadows at night. This lift-the-flap adventure turns scary silhouettes
Ages 2–5
Mystery Tour
Allan Ahlberg
For the child who gets a little nervous about shadows at night, this silly mystery turns spooky shapes into funny, every
Ages 3–6
Meg's Monkey
Debbie MacKinnon
For the toddler who can't settle down without their favorite lovie, this gentle search provides a calming routine to res
Ages 1–3
Stories of Haunted Houses
Russell Punter
For the early reader who loves a little thrill, these spooky tales provide a gentle introduction to the mystery of haunt
Ages 5–8
Donovan Scares the Monsters
Susan Love Whitlock
For the child who hears bumps in the night. Donovan takes charge of his nighttime fears by hunting down imaginary monste
Ages 3–7
Is It Light Or Dark?
Mari Schuh
For the child who asks why the sun goes down or how shadows are made, this simple guide introduces the basic physics of
Ages 4–7
Night Lights
Susan Gal
For the child who feels uneasy about the dark, this soothing journey highlights the many warm glows that brighten the ni
Ages 2–5
In the Deep Dark Dungeon
Skip Skwarek
For the child who loves the thrill of a spooky story but needs the safety of interactive play to face their fears of thi
Ages 3–7
The Blanket
John Burningham
For the child who cannot settle down until every detail of their bedtime routine is exactly right. A reassuring look at
Ages 2–5
Night in the Country
Cynthia Rylant
For the child who needs a calming transition to sleep. This atmospheric journey explores the gentle sounds and secret li
Ages 3–7
The Monstrous Book of Monsters
Libby Hamilton
For the child who loves gross-out facts and tactile fun, this survival guide turns monster-hunting into a hilarious, han
Ages 7–10
Dinosaur Dreams
Allan Ahlberg
For the child who loves fossils but gets a little nervous about what happens when the lights go out, this silly adventur
Ages 4–8
I'm No Fraidy Cat!
Brian James
For the child who hears every creak at night, this funny adventure helps kids face their fear of the dark through invest
Ages 6–9
Spider!
David Metzenthen
For the child who freezes at the sight of a creepy-crawly, this gentle story helps reframe a scary intruder into a fasci
Ages 5–8
The Stack
Vanessa Roeder
For the child who asks to leave the hall light on. Luna transforms her fear of the dark into a creative, towering missio
Ages 3–7
One Stormy Night
Ruth Brown
For children who feel uneasy during thunder and lightning, this atmospheric journey through a stormy night turns outdoor
Ages 3–6
Night Creatures
Claude Delafosse
For the child who wonders what happens in the woods after dark. This interactive guide uses a magic paper flashlight to
Ages 3–7
Light
Donald Crews
For the curious toddler noticing the world after sunset, this visual journey explores how light glows and glitters from
Ages 2–5
The Quilt
Ann Jonas
For the child adjusting to a new room or needing comfort at night. This gentle story uses a familiar quilt to turn bedti
Ages 3–7
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