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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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The Monster Friend
Asaf Rozanes
For the child who checks under the bed every night, this story helps transform scary monsters into misunderstood friends
Ages 3–8
One Night at Lottie's House
Max Dann
For the child who feels a little nervous about their first night away from home, this funny tale shows that even the spo
Ages 7–10
Ghost's Hour, Spook's Hour
Eve Bunting
For the child who hears every bump in the night, this gentle mystery helps demystify the dark by finding the logical rea
Ages 4–8
Good Night, Little Bunny
Emily Hawkins
For the child who gets a little nervous after the sun goes down. This interactive story uses flaps to reveal that scary
Ages 2–5
Rumble, Boom! A Book about Thunderstorms
Rick Thomas
For the curious child who hides under the covers during a storm, this simple guide turns scary noises into fascinating s
Ages 4–7
The Viper
Lisa Thiesing
For the child who gets a little nervous about mysterious sounds or misunderstood words, this clever story uses humor to
Ages 4–8
Jitterbug Jam
Barbara Jean Hicks
For the child who is nervous about what might be hiding in the dark, this story flips the script on nighttime fears with
Ages 4–8
I Am Brave
Jen Porter
For the toddler who is nervous about trying new things or needs a little boost to face everyday challenges like the dark
Ages 1–4
The Nest
Kenneth Oppel
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of a family crisis and the terrifying 'what-ifs' that come with a loved on
Ages 10–14
The Scariest Thing of All
Debi Gliori
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a world that seems too big or scary. Pip the rabbit discovers that even the small
Ages 3–6
Home Sweet Horror
James Preller
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire story. This spooky tale helps young readers process the jitters that co
Ages 7–10
Duck's Not Afraid of the Dark!
Ethan Long
For the preschooler who insists they aren't scared of the dark while clutching their nightlight. This interactive book u
Ages 2–5
Scaredy Squirrel at Night
Mélanie Watt
For the child who creates elaborate reasons to stay awake, this hilarious story validates nighttime anxiety while showin
Ages 4–8
Monster-Scared
Bettina Birkjær
For the child who imagines scary things lurking in the shadows when the lights go out: a gentle journey toward finding t
Ages 3–7
You're Snug With Me
Chitra Soundar
For the child who feels small in a big world or needs reassurance during a transition. A soothing mother bear calms her
Ages 3–7
Rabbit and the Not-So-Big-Bad Wolf
Michael Escoffier
For the child who creates big worries out of thin air, this playful story shows how imagination can both build up fears
Ages 4–8
You're Safe With Me
Chitra Soundar
For the child who feels anxious during thunderstorms or the dark. Mama Elephant gently explains the sounds of the night
Ages 2–5
Luna & The Worry Catcher
L.M. Meadows
For the child whose 'what if' thoughts keep them awake at night, this gentle story introduces a creative tool to help ma
Ages 4–8
What Happens When I'm Scared?
Dagmar Geisler
For the child who experiences 'tummy butterflies' or racing thoughts, this guide helps identify physical signs of fear a
Ages 4–8
Ella and the Dream Catcher
Kim Harvey-Keddy
For the child who struggles with nighttime fears and bad dreams, this story introduces a traditional way to catch worrie
Ages 3–7
The Problem With Monsters
Cindy Jill North
For the child who peeks under the bed or worries about what's lurking in the shadows, this story turns nighttime fears i
Ages 3–7
Llama Llama Loves Camping
Anna Dewdney
For the child feeling nervous about their first night away from home or sleeping in a tent for the first time.
Ages 3–5
The Brave Heart of Lina
S M Abdi
For the child who feels overwhelmed by new challenges or nighttime jitters. This story helps little ones find the inner
Ages 5–9
Bedtime Meditation Stories for Kids and Children
Astrid Row
For the child who struggles to quiet their mind at the end of the day, these calming guided journeys use mindfulness to
Ages 3–9
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