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Books to help children overcome their fear of the dark and manage bedtime anxiety
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Time Now to Dream
Timothy Knapman
For the child who hears shadows at night or worries about the 'what-ifs' of the dark. This gentle story transforms scary
Ages 3–7
Alone in the Woods
Ian Beck
For the child who fears being separated from their favorite toy or worries about getting lost. A soothing reminder that
Ages 3–6
Tiny Owl's Scary Day
Petr Horáček
For the curious child who isn't quite ready for bed and wants to see what they are missing while they sleep.
Ages 3–7
Nighty-Nightmare
James Howe
For the imaginative child who worries about what might be lurking in the dark or around the next bend, this spooky campi
Ages 8–12
Arthur's Underwear
Marc Brown
For the child losing sleep over school worries, Arthur's relatable nightmare about a wardrobe malfunction offers a light
Ages 4–8
Monster Hero
Guy Bass
For the child who worries about what's lurking in the shadows, this funny adventure shows that even the biggest fears ca
Ages 7–9
The Great Monster Hunt
Norbert Landa
For the child who imagines scary things lurking in the shadows, this story shows how our minds can turn a tiny sound int
Ages 3–7
Barnaby Is Not Afraid of Anything
Gilles Bizouerne
For the child whose imagination turns every shadow into a monster, this gentle story shows how curiosity can replace fea
Ages 3–6
Yeti, Turn Out the Light!
Greg Long
For the child who sees monsters in the shadows at bedtime, this story provides a gentle way to investigate and overcome
Ages 3–6
Attack of the Beastly Babysitter
R. L. Stine
For the child who enjoys being in the driver's seat and needs a thrill. This interactive tale helps kids process the com
Ages 8–12
Stink and the Shark Sleepover
Megan McDonald
For the child feeling nervous about their first night away from home, this aquarium adventure turns bedtime fears into a
Ages 6–9
Duck in the Dark!
Kirk Reedstrom
For the child who feels anxious when the sun goes down or fears the dark, this silly Alaskan adventure shows how the nig
Ages 4–8
The Night Before Preschool
Natasha Wing
For the child feeling nervous about their very first day of school. This gentle rhyming story turns nighttime 'what-ifs'
Ages 3–5
Benny's Boxcar Sleepover
Gertrude Chandler Warner
For the child who is excited about their first sleepover but feels a bit nervous about the dark and being away from thei
Ages 5–7
The Haunted Dark
Brandon Terrell
For the child who hides their fear of the dark to fit in, this spooky high-interest story follows Malik as he faces his
Ages 8–12
The Don't Worry Book
Todd Parr
For the child feeling overwhelmed by scary news, big school days, or loud neighbors, this colorful guide offers simple w
Ages 3–6
You're Not My Monster
Sigal Adler
For the child who is ready to move into their own room but feels nervous about the dark or what might be lurking under t
Ages 3–6
There Are Monsters Everywhere
Mercer Mayer
For the child who checks under the bed every night, this story helps transform nighttime anxiety into a feeling of perso
Ages 3–7
The Haunted House
Graham Percy
For the child who gets nervous when the lights go out or shadows start to dance. A gentle look at how the things that sc
Ages 3–7
Psssst! It's Me---the Bogeyman
Barbara Park
For the child who peeks under the bed at night, this hilarious confession from the Bogeyman himself turns scary bedtime
Ages 4–8
The Doghouse
Jan Thomas
For the child who gets a little nervous about the unknown. This silly, high-energy tale helps little ones face their 'sc
Ages 3–6
The Berenstain Bears in the Dark
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child whose imagination runs wild after a scary story. This gentle classic helps little ones understand that the
Ages 3–7
The Field Beyond the Outfield
Mark Teague
For the child whose imagination turns bedtime shadows into monsters, this surreal baseball adventure helps transform nig
Ages 4–8
I Slightly Want to Go Home
Lauren Child
For the child who is excited for their first sleepover but feels a little nervous about being away from home when the li
Ages 3–7
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