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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1886
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
A sinister figure haunts London, hiding a shocking secret.
100 pages· 25,583 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 689,002 ratings
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Books About Nightmares · 38 titles considered
The Best Nightmares Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about nightmares? 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 Nightmares
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2018
Tiger vs. Nightmare
By Emily Tetri
A young girl's imaginary friend helps her cope with nightmares.
64 pages· 613 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,681 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Buried Secrets
A boy must uncover the truth behind mysterious disappearances alone.
224 pages· 49,117 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 362 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012
Together Forever
A summer camp romance turns into a chilling nightmare when dreams become reality.
129 pages· 24,654 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 356 ratings
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1999
What a Bad Dream
A bad dream turns Little Critter into a monster facing loneliness.
24 pages· 294 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,578 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
The Lost Lullaby
Trapped in a nightmare, Charlie faces eerie black sheep and sinister twins threatening sweet dreams.
352 pages· 61,383 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,601 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982
Milk and Cookies
A young bear confronts his fears after dreaming of a dragon.
40 pages· 393 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 603 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2004
E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth's Core!
A warrior rabbit must stop a hidden threat before it's too late.
288 pages· 29,130 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,982 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
The Sleepwalker Tonic
Zombies invade Orville Falls, and no one sleeps. Can Charlie uncover the mystery before nightmares return?
384 pages· 71,019 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,520 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
The Girl in White
A girl confronts a ghost to break a town's ancient curse.
304 pages· 61,330 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,013 ratings
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Nightmares Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about nightmares for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$599
Help! A Vampire's Coming!
Ages 4–8 · 2005
A first grader battles relentless nightmares of a vampire. Can he find peace?
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$599
The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Dream
Ages 3–7 · 1988
A young bear's love for Space Grizzlies action figures leads to a series of adventures and misadventures with his family and friends
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$599
Splat the Cat Dreams Big
Ages 4–8 · 2013
Can bedtime become an adventure? Splat the Cat thinks so.
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$799
Fly Guy and the Frankenfly
Ages 4–8 · 2013
Buzz dreams of a Frankenfly monster, but is it real?
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$999
Sweet Dreams, Curious George
Ages 4–7 · 2005
A monkey's dream of a falling sky leads to a starry solution.
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$799
Pins & Needles
Ages 4–8 · 2014
Pins is too embarrassed to play. Can Needles help him overcome his fears?
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$1495
The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams
Ages 4–6 · 1994
A boy must mend a torn quilt to stop nightmares from escaping.
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$599
It's Bedtime, Little Critter!
Ages 3–7 · 2018
Bedtime becomes an adventure with Little Critter's playful antics and dream dilemmas.
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$2465
Digital Terror
Ages 8–11 · 2021
A digital monster wreaks havoc in reality. Can a gamer stop it?
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$499
The Night Fright
Ages 4–9 · 2012
Can Billie handle the scary movies her friend's sisters love?
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$1899
There's a Nightmare in My Closet
Ages 4–8 · 1968
A nightmare escapes the closet. Can comfort turn fear into friendship?
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Nightmares Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about nightmares for developing and independent readers.
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$1999
Not Quite a Ghost
Ages 8–12 · 2024
A mysterious attic room and illness lead Violet to question if she's truly alone.
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$1299
Five Nights at Freddy's
Ages 8–12 · 2023
Survive the night at a haunted pizzeria where animatronics come alive.
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$1899
The Nightmare Thief
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A girl breaks dream shop rules to save her sister, facing blackmail and dark schemes.
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$699
Gossamer
Ages 9–12 · 2006
A tiny dreamgiver battles dark creatures to protect a troubled boy from nightmares.
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$799
How I Met My Monster
Ages 8–12 · 2013
A shy boy suspects his new friend hides a dark secret.
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$899
Nightmares!
Ages 8–12 · 2014
Nightmares invade reality, and only Charlie can stop them before it's too late.
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$799
The Collector
Ages 9–12 · 2018
Josie discovers eerie secrets and forbidden paths in her grandmother's unsettling home.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
Nightmare Escape
Ages 8–12 · 2016
A boy battles a dream-monster trapping his friends in nightmares.
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$1399
The Shadow Hand
Ages 8–12 · 2018
Babysitting turns eerie when a storm reveals a sinister secret.
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$999
Dreamland
Ages 9–12 · 2011
Riley must confront a nightmare-weaving ghost to reach her sister in the afterlife.
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$699
Don't Go to Sleep!
Ages 8–12 · 1997
Matt's sleep leads to waking nightmares and a shifting reality.
Graphic Nov.
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$1099
Up Late!
Ages 5–8 · 2024
Can Tig and Lily conquer bad dreams by staying awake all night?