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Ages 4–7
Ages 8–11
Ages 12+
Books to help children overcome their fear of the dark and manage bedtime anxiety
— 790 books
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Storm is Coming!
Heather Tekavec
For children who get nervous during thunder and lightning, this silly farmyard misunderstanding turns a scary weather ev
Ages 3–7
Nightlights
Lorena Alvarez
For the creative child who feels their imagination is both a gift and a little bit overwhelming. A hauntingly beautiful
Ages 8–12
The Fun Book of Scary Stuff
Emily Jenkins
For the child whose imagination turns the dark into a circus of monsters. This silly guide helps kids laugh at their fea
Ages 3–7
Molly and the Night Monster
Christopher Wormell
For the child whose imagination runs wild at bedtime, turning every bump in the night into a shadow-monster on the stair
Ages 3–6
George In the Dark
written and illustrated by Madeline Valentine
For the child who feels small when the lights go out, this gentle story shows how even a little boy can find big courage
Ages 3–7
Once I Had a Monster
Ann Hellie
For the child who feels nervous about the dark or what might be lurking under the bed, this story turns nighttime fears
Ages 3–7
Netty and the Big Escape Plan
Jan-Mai Jones
For the child who experiences a burst of nighttime nerves or sees shadows as monsters. This playful tale validates big f
Ages 4–8
Scared Stiff
Katie Davis
For the child who gets a little nervous when the lights go out or hears a strange noise. This playful story helps kids c
Ages 3–7
The Scary Lion That Growled in the Dark
Edith Naaman
For children struggling with nighttime anxiety or sudden scary feelings, this therapeutic story provides practical tools
Ages 2–8
A Sound Like Someone Trying Not to Make a Sound
John Irving
For the child who hears every creak and whisper after the lights go out, this story gently explores the bumps in the nig
Ages 4–8
The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra
Marc Tyler Nobleman
For the child who gets nervous about imaginary monsters under the bed, this silly tale proves that scary-sounding creatu
Ages 4–8
Toys in Space
written and illustrated by Mini Grey
For the child who feels nervous about being left alone or the dark, this imaginative tale uses the power of storytelling
Ages 3–7
Sweet Dreams for Sally
Amelia Hubert
For the child who struggles to fall asleep or feels anxious when the lights go out, leading to tired and grouchy morning
Ages 3–6
Your Own Big Bed
Rita M. Bergstein
For the child who is nervous about moving from a crib to a big bed, this soothing story uses animal analogies to celebra
Ages 2–5
Orion and the Dark
Emma Yarlett
For the child who fears the shadows or monsters under the bed, this imaginative story transforms the scary unknown into
Ages 3–7
Ten Oni Drummers
Matthew Gollub
For the child who needs a brave rhythm to chase away nighttime worries, these tiny drumming creatures offer a musical wa
Ages 3–7
I'm Coming to Get You
Tony Ross
For the child who has big fears about monsters under the bed. This clever tale uses a surprising twist in perspective to
Ages 3–7
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
Martin Waddell
For the child who fears the dark corners of their room, this gentle tale shows how a caregiver's patient presence can li
Ages 2–5
Amanda Pig and the Awful, Scary Monster
Jean Van Leeuwen
For the child who sees shadows as monsters and needs a gentle way to feel safe. Amanda's family uses creativity and humo
Ages 4–8
Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You
Peter Vegas
For the child who asks to keep the hallway light on at bedtime. This clever story flips the script by suggesting the dar
Ages 3–6
What's That Noise?
Morris Lurie
For the child lying wide awake wondering about every creak and bump in the house. This rhyming tale turns scary night no
Ages 4–8
Lights Out, Todd!
Todd Parr
For the child who loves the idea of camping but feels a little nervous when the sun goes down. A bold, comforting look a
Ages 3–6
Felix and the Worrier
Rosemary Wells
For the child whose mind races at bedtime with 'what-ifs,' this story personifies those nagging worries to help little o
Ages 4–8
Hildilid's Night
Cheli Durán Ryan
For the child who struggles with bedtime or fears the dark, this silly classic shows the futility of fighting the night
Ages 4–8
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