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$1049
Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 1947
Goodnight Moon
A bedtime story about a room full of objects and animals saying goodnight.
32 pages· 130 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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A quiet, familiar bedtime ritual$10.99Save 5%
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Bedtime Stories for Kids · 962 titles considered
The Best Bedtime Stories for Kids
By the Bookroo EditorsUpdated July 24, 2026
Bedtime is when children become thirsty, philosophical, and suddenly very concerned about a stuffed rabbit last seen on Tuesday. A good bedtime story cannot defeat every delay tactic, but it can lower the lights on the day with something warm, funny, familiar, or just suspenseful enough to keep everyone under the covers.
Drawing from Bookroo’s collection of 962 bedtime stories, our editors selected standouts for babies, preschoolers, and children who still have room for one more story. Start with our shortlist of 10 favorites, then browse soothing reads and sleep-resistant characters by age.
The Shortlist
Our 9 Favorite Books About Bedtime Stories
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$858
Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 1994
Good Night, Gorilla
Zoo animals escape at bedtime. Who's behind it all?
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Board book
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$674
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1982
The Going To Bed Book
A playful group of animals wind down for bedtime with baths and brushes.
$6.99Save 4%
Board book
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$759
Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
By Sherri Duskey Rinker, Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series
A group of construction trucks work together to build a building and then go to bed.
30 pages· 503 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Truck lovers who need to wind down$7.99Save 5%
Board book
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2013
The Snatchabook
By Helen Docherty, Thomas Docherty (Illustrator)
A young rabbit investigates why Burrow Down’s bedtime stories keep disappearing.
32 pages· 580 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Children who always want one more story$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012
Sleep Like a Tiger
By Mary Logue, Pamela Zagarenski (Illustrator)
A restless child wonders if everything sleeps, finding comfort in a tiger's strength.
40 pages· 540 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Sleep-resistant children who ask big questions$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2005
Llama Llama Red Pajama
A baby llama waits for his mother to come back to bed.
40 pages· 235 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Reassurance after a parent leaves the room$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
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$759
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2000
Pajama Time!
Animals dance in pajamas before bedtime. Join the fun!
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Board book
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1988
Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?
A sleepless bear learns the dark isn't so scary after all.
32 pages· 975 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Talking about fear of the dark$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
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Bedtime Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, soothing stories with gentle rhythms, reassuring routines, and plenty of goodnights — bedtime books for ages 0–3.
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$995
More Than Balloons
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Discover the boundless love that surpasses all others.
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$799
Little Hoot
Ages 2–5 · 2007
Little Owl wants to sleep early, but his parents insist on late-night play.
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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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$899
Sunrise, Moonrise
Ages 2–4 · 2016
Discover the rhythm of day and night as creatures awaken and rest.
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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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$699
Goodnight, Mice!
Ages 3–6 · 2011
Four mischievous mice resist bedtime, creating a playful nighttime adventure.
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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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$799
All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep
Ages 2–4 · 2012
Animals drift to sleep from A to Z in this soothing bedtime tale.
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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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$899
Hooray for Birds!
Ages 1–3 · 2017
Join a colorful, rhyming journey through a day in the life of birds.
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Bedtime Picture Books
Funny and tender read-alouds about sleepy animals, bedtime stalling, nighttime worries, and finally settling in — ages 3–8.
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$1799
Mouse Tales
Ages 4–8 · 1972
Seven mouse boys get a bedtime story each from their Papa.
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$1599
My Parents Think I'm Sleeping
Ages 6–8 · 1985
A child's nighttime adventures begin when the lights go out.
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$1299
What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush
Ages 4–8 · 2016
A pig's bedtime is disrupted by noisy farm animals. Can she find peace to sleep?
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$1699
To the Sea
Ages 3–6 · 2015
A boy befriends a lost blue whale and embarks on a journey to return him home.
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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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$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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$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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$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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$1895
You Belong Here
Ages 4–8 · 2016
Discover where you truly belong in this enchanting bedtime journey.
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Bedtime Chapter Books to Read Together
Longer stories made for sharing a chapter at a time when children have outgrown short read-alouds but not the bedtime ritual — ages 6–12.
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$1699
The Secret Garden
Ages 8–12
A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.
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$899
The BFG
Ages 7–11 · 1982
A young orphan is carried off by a dream-blowing giant, then must help him stop the man-eating ones.
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$1900
Sweet Dreamers
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Discover how animals find their unique ways to dream.
Series
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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$1599
Wish Upon a Sleepover
Ages 8–12 · 2018
A sleepover goes awry, leading to unexpected friendships and magical discoveries.
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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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$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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$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.
#1 in Series
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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$599
Snug Bug
Ages 6–7 · 1995
A little bug's bedtime is interrupted by a mysterious creature.