Bedtime Stories
 
Board Books
Silly Lallaby by Sandra Boynton book cover
Silly Lullaby
by Sandra Boynton

A number of animals get ready for bed.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Shark by Jeffrey Burton book cover
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Shark
by Jeffrey Burton

A sparkling shark-tastic board book incorporates a deep-sea twist into the popular bedtime lullaby, in an adventurous story that finds a twinkling Little Shark swimming deep down in the dark. 
Good Night My Darling Baby by Alyssa Satin Capucilli book cover
Good Night, My Darling Baby
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

In this lovely bedtime story, animals tuck in their babies, sing a song, and give a kiss good night, ending with parents tucking in their child for a sweet sleep.
Noah's Noisy Night by Maria Correa book cover
Noah's Noisy Night
by Maria Correa

Settling into bed after a long day on the ark, a tired Noah is awakened by the sounds of animal arguments about bunk-hogging crocodiles, overheated penguins and overexcited giraffes, until Mrs. Noah offers the perfect solution.
Good Night Farm by Patricia Hegarty book cover
Good Night Farm
by Patricia Hegarty

Owl flies around a farm to see all the animals settling down for the night in a sturdy touch-and-feel bedtime story that combines soothing illustrations with rhyming text.
Good Night I Love You by Danielle McLean book cover
Good Night, I Love You
by Danielle McLean

Animal parents help their children get ready for bed.
Good Night, Spencer by Michelle Romo book cover
Good night, Spencer
by Michelle Romo

Spencer gets ready for bed after an activity-packed day by picking out his pajamas, splashing around in the bathtub, choosing a bedtime story, and receiving a goodnight hug and kiss at the end of his very busy day. 
By the Light of the Moon by Stephanie Shaw book cover
By the Light of the Moon
by Stephanie Shaw

Wanting to stay up when bedtime arrives in the forest, little Fawn asks his mother if the foxes or squirrels are still playing before discovering as night falls that all of his friends are fast asleep.
We Say Good Night by Salina Yoon book cover
We Say Goodnight
by Salina Yoon

Teaches young readers how to say good night in seven different languages, including English, Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi, Tagalog, Arabic, and French
 Picture Books
Salsa Lullaby by Jen Arena book cover
Salsa Lullaby
by Jen Arena

A bouncy baby who is too full of energy to go to sleep is happily salsa-danced into dreamland by his devoted Mami and Papi, who sing a bilingual lullaby that gently says good night in both Spanish and English. 
Five on the Bed by Addie K. Boswell book cover
Five on the Bed
by Addie K. Boswell

A young girl, her parents, and their dog and cat appear on, under, and next to the bed as they all get ready to sleep in this counting book.
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown book cover
Goodnight Moon
by Margaret Wise Brown

Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to his bedroom.
Hush Little Ones by John Butler book cover
Hush, Little Ones
by John Butler

Baby animals in their natural environments are lovingly lulled to sleep by their parents.
Good Day Good Night by Margaret Wise Brown book cover
Good Day, Good Night
by Margaret Wise Brown

 A little bunny who greets all the familiar things outside during the course of a sunny day before wishing them goodnight as the sun begins to set.
Sheep Count Flowers by Micaela Chirif book cover
Sheep Count Flowers
by Micaela Chirif

"If people count sheep to fall asleep, then, what do sheep count? Flowers...roses, geraniums, jasmine. And there's lots of OTHER things you probably don't know about sheep. 
The Best Bed for Me by Gaia Cornwell book cover
The Best Bed for Me
by Gaia Cornwall

"Mama and Mommy would like Sweet Pea to settle into bed, but it's not quite time. After mimicking all the ways different animals rest, this little one concedes that a comfy bed, a soft pillow, and a good-night wish offer the best way to fall asleep after all".
Sleepy Sheepy by Lucy Ruth Cummins book cover
Sleepy Sheepy
by Lucy Ruth Cummins

Despite his name, Sleepy Sheepy is WIDE-AWAKE, giving Ma and Pa Sheepy a run for their money as they try to get him to go to bed. 
Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues by Kim Dean book cover
Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues
by Kim Dean

Having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun that he does not want the day to end, Pete the Cat invites his friends to stay for a sleepover and has a cool idea when everyone wants to stay up after he becomes tired.
 
Llama Llama Red Pajamas by Nna Dewdney book cover
Llama Llama Red Pajama
by Anna Dewdney

When Mama Llama tucks her in for the night and leaves the room, Baby Llama suddenly starts to get nervous and so bellows, hollers, and screams.
 
Twinkle Twinkle Little Car by Kate Dopirak book cover
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car
by Kate Dopirak

In this twist on the classic poem, a little red car takes a final cruise around town before going to bed, beeping good-night to all his vehicular friends.
 
Tomorrow Most Likely by Dave Eggers book cover
Tomorrow Most Likely
by Dave Eggers

A twist on the classic goodnight bedtime story invites children to imagine the dreamy, wonderful and strange things that the next day might bring.  
 
Flora's Blanket by Debi Gilori book cover
Flora's Blanket
by Debi Gliori

Flora, a little rabbit, does not want to sleep without her missing blanket, so her family helps her look for it.
The Froggies Do NOT Want to Sleep by Adam Gustavson book cover
The Froggies Do NOT Want to Sleep
by Adam Gustavson

This hilariously inventive bedtime book follows a group of froggies as they come up with the most outlandish excuses for why it cannot be bedtime yet. 
Happy Dreams, Little Bunny by Leah Hong book cover
Happy Dreams, Little Bunny
by Leah Hong

When thoughts big and small prevent Little Bunny from sleeping, his reassuring Mommy helps him discover how to transform his thoughts into happy dreams where anything is possible.
Good Night Owl by Pat Hutchins book cover
Good-Night, Owl!
by Pat Hutchins

Classic bedtime tale finds Owl trying to sleep while his daytime animal neighbors constantly make noise, until night falls and Owl begins making a few noises of his own.
All Ears All Eyes by Richard Jackson book cover
All Ears, All Eyes
by Richard Jackson

A homage to the melodies of the nighttime world invites young children to look for and listen to the goodnight sounds made by animals, including owls, deer and chipmunks.
Nobody Likes Bedtime by Karen Kilpatrick book cover
Nobody Likes Bedtime
by Karen Kilpatrick
 
There are so many reasons why nobody likes bedtime. Don't believe me? Read this book and I'll prove it to you!
Dinosaurs Don't Have Bedtimes by Timothy Knapman book cover
Dinosaurs Don't Have Bedtimes!
by Timothy Knapman

A mom indulges her exuberant dinosaur son's fantasy play while gently steering him toward bedtime. 
The Big Bed by Bunmi Laditan book cover
The Big Bed
by Bunmi Laditan

A young girl tries to persuade her father that he is the one who should sleep in a special, little bed while she shares the big bed with Mommy.
The Nuts Bedtime at the Nut House by Eric Litwin book cover
The Nuts : Bedtime at the Nut house
by Eric Litwin

Nut family and the nutty antics that ensue when little Wally and Hazel Nut refuse to go to sleep and begin singing and howling at the moon instead. 
Froggy Goes to Bed by Jonathan London book cover
Froggy Goes to Bed
by Jonathan London

Every kid will recognize Froggy's hilarious antics to postpone going to bed, from searching for that favorite toy, to finding the toothbrush, to getting that final drink of water, and of course, a goodnight kiss.
 
Touch the Brightest Star by Christie Matheson book cover
Touch the Brightest Star
by Christie Matheson

A companion to Tap the Magic Tree! combines lush watercolors and cut-paper collage images in an interactive story that invites children to explore spreads depicting sleepy animals against a darkening nighttime sky.
I Love You Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt book cover
I Love You, Stinky Face
by Lisa McCourt

A mother and child discuss how the mother's love would remain constant even if her child were a smelly skunk, scary ape, or bug-eating green alien.
 
How Do You Go To Sleep by Kate McMullan book cover
How Do You Go to Sleep?
by Kate McMullan

Three children who learn about the bedtime routines of squirrels, parrots, dolphins and other animals and imitate their examples before snuggling down in relatable human ways.
Hush, Little Rocket by Mo O'Hara book cover
Hush, Little Rocket
by Mo O'Hara

Set to the tune of “Hush, Little Baby,” this perfect bedtime picture book introduces children to the solar system while lulling them into a slumber filled with cosmic dreams. 
Good Night Owl by Greg Pizzoli book cover
Good Night Owl
by Greg Pizzoli

Hearing a strange noise as he settles in for bedtime, Owl looks everywhere, from the cupboard to beneath the floorboards, for the source of the noise before spotting a tiny, squeaky, mouse-shaped detail.
Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann book cover
Good Night, Gorilla
by Peggy Rathmann

A zookeeper finds his normal nighttime routine upset when a mischievous little ape steals his keys and lets all his animal charges out of their cages, in a rollicking and hilarious bedtime adventure.
 
Steam Train Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker book cover
Steam Train, Dream Train
by Sherri Duskey Rinker

In this board book with rhyming text, the dream train pulls into the station and all the different cars are loaded by the animal workers, each with the appropriate cargo.
Everybunny Dream by Ellie Sandall book cover
Everybunny Dream!
by Ellie Sandall

Brushing their teeth, washing up and changing into pajamas to get ready for bed, a group of little bunnies curl up for a final hug and a story with unexpected fox friends before falling asleep.
Richard Scarry's Bedtime Stories by Richard Scarry book cover
Richard Scarry's Bedtime Stories 
by Richard Scarry

A collection of five stories featuring familiar characters such as Lowly Worm and Uncle Willy. 
Good Night Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle book cover
Good Night, Little Blue Truck
by Alice Schertle

A bedtime-story entry in the best-selling series that includes Little Blue Truck Leads the Way finds Little Blue Truck and his friends supporting each other while trying to go to sleep during a scary thunderstorm.
Dinosaur vs Bedtime by Bob Shea book cover
Dinosaur vs. Bedtime
by Bob Shea

As little Dinosaur takes on everything around him, from a pile of leaves to his evening bowl of spaghetti, he is sure to win the challenge, but when it comes to bedtime, little Dinosaur is no match. 
The Sleepy Little Alphabet: A Bedtime Story from Alphabet Town by Judy Sierra book cover
The Sleepy Little Alphabet : A Bedtime Story from Alphabet Town
by Judy Sierra

It's sleepy time in Alphabet Town, but the twenty-six little letters of the alphabet all have something they need--or want--to do before big-letter moms and dads tuck them in.
All My Friends Are Fast Asleep by David Weinstone book cover
All My Friends Are Fast Asleep
by David Weinstone

Unable to fall asleep, a little boy journeys from cave to sea to mountain peak, trying unsuccessfully to imitate the sleeping habits of his animal friends, until he finds the perfect place to lay his tired head.
Go Go Gorillas A Romping Bedtime Tale by Patrick Wensink book cover
Go Go Gorillas : A Romping Bedtime Tale
by Patrick Wensink

A lively, rhyming romp about a band of silly dancing gorillas follows the efforts of a long-suffering safari guide, Jungle Jed, who tries to get his gorilla friends to complete their bedtime routine and settle down for the night while they play DJ records, boogie under the stars and join a baby gorilla who dances the robot. 
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late by Mo Willems book cover
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
by Mo Willems

Pigeon uses his sly trickery to escape his inevitable bedtime. 
 
Bedtime for Peppa by Barbara Winthrop book cover
Bedtime for Peppa
by Barbara Winthrop

Follows Peppa and her brother George as they get ready for bed by taking a bath, brushing their teeth, and listening to a story.
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight by Jane Yolen book cover
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
by Jane Yolen

Mother and child ponder the different ways a dinosaur can say goodnight, from slamming his tail and pouting to giving a big hug and kiss, in a picture book featuring ten sleepy dinosaurs which includes the names of each dinosaur on the end papers.
Easy Readers
Counting Sheep by Julie Glass book cover
Counting Sheep
by Julie Glass

A child counts sheep and other animals in multiples of two, three, four and five before falling asleep.
Snail's Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul book cover
Snail's Good Night
by Ann Whitford Paul

When Snail realizes that his friends are going to bed, he begins a very long, very slow slide to wish them all good night.
Jack's Bed by Lynne Rickards book cover
Jack's Bed
by Lynne Rickards

Jack has a difficult time staying in his own bed throughout the night, until a special toy leopard appears to keep him company.
Good Night Good Knight by Shelly Moore Thomas book cover
Good Night, Good Knight
by Shelley Moore Thomas

A Good Knight helps three little dragons who are having trouble getting to sleep.
Time to Sleep Sheep the Sheep by Mo Willems book cover
Time to Sleep, Sheep the Sheep!
by Mo Willems

Cat the Cat has a slumber party with her animal friends.
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Last updated 5/23.
 
 
 
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