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$1699
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12
The Secret Garden
A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.
352 pages· 80,729 words· Est. 11 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,194,235 ratings
Books About Bedtime · 949 titles considered
The Best Bedtime Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about bedtime? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Bedtime
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1982
The BFG
By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
A young boy discovers a mysterious library that appears only at night.
207 pages· 36,978 words· Est. 5 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 537,753 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972
Mouse Tales
Seven mouse boys get a bedtime story each from their Papa.
64 pages· 1,565 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,410 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
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$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1911
Peter Pan and Wendy
Children fly to Neverland, facing pirates and peril.
216 pages· 45,969 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 378,051 ratings
$24.99Save 5%
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 1985
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping
By Jack Prelutsky, Yossi Abolafia (Illustrator)
A child's nighttime adventures begin when the lights go out.
48 pages· 1,151 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 492 ratings
$15.99Save 6%
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush
A pig's bedtime is disrupted by noisy farm animals. Can she find peace to sleep?
40 pages· 150 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 321 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015
To the Sea
A boy befriends a lost blue whale and embarks on a journey to return him home.
32 pages· 389 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 898 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
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$999
Board Book · Ages 0–3
Goodnight Goose & Goodnight Moose
By Aurelie Lise Anne (Illustrator), Mitch Williams
24 pages
6.4/7 Bookroo experts
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$958
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017
More Than Balloons
By Lorna Crozier , Rachelle Anne Miller (Illustrator)
Discover the boundless love that surpasses all others.
26 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 95 ratings
$9.95Save 4%
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$759
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2007
Little Hoot
Little Owl wants to sleep early, but his parents insist on late-night play.
28 pages
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,374 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
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Bedtime Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about bedtime for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$799
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
Ages 4–8 · 2011
A group of construction trucks work together to build a building and then go to bed.
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$999
You Are My Happy
Ages 0–4 · 2019
A bedtime tale of gratitude and joy shared between a mother bear and her cub.
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$899
Baby Bear Sees Blue
Ages 2–4 · 2012
Join Baby Bear on a colorful forest adventure.
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$699
The Going To Bed Book
Ages 2–5 · 1982
A playful group of animals wind down for bedtime with baths and brushes.
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$799
Pajama Time!
Ages 0–3 · 2000
Animals dance in pajamas before bedtime. Join the fun!
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$899
Sunrise, Moonrise
Ages 2–4 · 2016
Discover the rhythm of day and night as creatures awaken and rest.
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$999
Touch the Brightest Star
Ages 4–8 · 2015
Discover the magic of the night sky in an interactive bedtime journey.
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$999
Russell the Sheep
Ages 2–5 · 2005
A sleepless sheep seeks the secret to slumber.
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$799
The Wonderful Habits of Rabbits
Ages 2–5 · 2016
Discover the charming daily rituals of a rabbit family through the seasons.
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$999
Dream Animals
Ages 0–3 · 2013
Discover your dream animal and the magical adventures it brings at bedtime.
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$699
Goodnight, Mice!
Ages 3–6 · 2011
Four mischievous mice resist bedtime, creating a playful nighttime adventure.
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$899
Steam Train, Dream Train
Ages 2–4 · 2013
Animals load a dream train with whimsical cargo before bedtime.
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Bedtime Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about bedtime for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
The Snatchabook
Ages 3–6 · 2013
A group of books disappear at night in the town of Burrow Down, leading to a mysterious figure being discovered,
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$1799
Hop Along Boo
Ages 3–7 · 2016
Embark on a dreamy journey to a cozy bedtime.
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$1799
You Are Special
Ages 4–7 · 1997
A wooden boy struggles to find his place in a world where his worth is determined by the stickers given to him by his peers.
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$1695
The King Who Banned the Dark
Ages 3–6 · 2018
A king bans darkness, but sleepless citizens demand change. Can he face his fears?
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$1799
The Storybook Knight
Ages 4–8 · 2016
A knight is sent on a quest to tame a dragon, but instead of fighting, he uses his love of reading to solve problems and make friends.
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$1699
Lion's Lullaby
Ages 0–2 · 2016
A girl soothes her toys to sleep with hugs and lullabies.
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$1699
Harry and Horsie
Ages 4–8 · 2009
A boy's late-night adventure with his friend leads to an unexpected journey.
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$1899
Just Because
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A collection of whimsical and imaginative explanations for various natural phenomena and everyday occurrences.
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$1895
You Belong Here
Ages 4–8 · 2016
Discover where you truly belong in this enchanting bedtime journey.
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$899
Unicorn Night
Ages 0–3 · 2022
Unicorns prance all day, but can they find rest and sweet dreams at night?
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$1899
Tomorrow I'll Be Brave
Ages 3–7 · 2018
A child's promise to be their best self tomorrow.
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$1699
Dream Away
Ages 3–5 · 2011
A father and son explore dreams, discovering the universe's endless possibilities.
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Bedtime Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about bedtime for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$1499
Bedtime Jitters
Ages 6–10 · 2021
A bird's sleepover with a friend leads to a discovery about the strange noises in the swamp.
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$1595
Goodnight Opus
Ages 7–+ · 1993
A penguin's bedtime story turns into a magical adventure.
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$1900
Sweet Dreamers
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Discover how animals find their unique ways to dream.
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$1599
Wish Upon a Sleepover
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A sleepover goes awry, leading to unexpected friendships and magical discoveries.
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$1999
One Minute till Bedtime
Ages 6–9 · 2016
End the day with a one-minute poem, sparking dreams and a love for reading.
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$599
Good Night, Good Knight
Ages 6–7 · 2000
A knight hears a roar. Is it a dragon or something unexpected?
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$699
Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Ages 6–9 · 1997
A young girl navigates the challenges of kindergarten and her own imagination
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$495
No Fighting, No Biting!
Ages 4–8 · 1958
Cousin Joan's stories mirror Willy and Rosa's endless squabbles.
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$899
Goodnight, Max the Brave
Ages 0–3 · 2015
Max can't sleep until he finds the missing moon.
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel)
Ages 6–9 · 2016
Two brothers try to outsmart each other and their friends in a series of silly misadventures.
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$599
Harry Gets Ready for School
Ages 6–7 · 1991
Harry races against time to complete his back-to-school checklist.
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$2132
Katie's Spooky Sleepover
Ages 5–7 · 2016
A sleepover turns spooky when a lucky kimono vanishes.