Books About Nighttime · 48 titles considered

The Best Nighttime Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about nighttime? 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 Scariest Story You've Ever Heard
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Nighttime

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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
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard

Two brothers face mysterious noises during a stormy blackout, leading to an unexpected twist.

48 pages· 444 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 674 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022

All Through the Night

By Polly Faber, Harriet Hobday (Illustrator)

Discover the unseen heroes who keep the city alive while you sleep.

32 pages· 507 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 266 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Pirate Pat

Pirate Pat hunts for treasure beneath Granny's house in a lively rhyming tale.

32 pages· 151 words· Est. 3 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 205 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

The Worst Teddy Ever

A sleepy teddy hides a secret nighttime mission.

40 pages· 292 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 274 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2008

The Sandman

A tiny man braves a dragon's lair for magical sleep sand.

32 pages· 778 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 165 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A Mischief of Mice

A group of mice vanishes. Can the animals solve the mystery before fall ends?

40 pages· 381 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 373 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2009

Good Night, Tiptoe

A restless rabbit resists bedtime, leaving Tilly wondering who will tuck her in.

32 pages· 206 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 175 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2024

The Keeper of Stars

By Jennifer Harris, Dorothy Leung (Illustrator)

A boy's nightly comet ride reveals a secret starry world.

32 pages· 486 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 119 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Night Lunch

By Eric Fan, Dena Seiferling (Illustrator)

A hungry mouse hopes for a midnight feast at a bustling night cart. Will kindness prevail?

48 pages· 182 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 818 ratings
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Nighttime Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about nighttime for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Buddy and Earl Go Exploring

Ages 2–8 · 2016

A dog and hedgehog embark on a nighttime kitchen adventure.

The Insomniacs

Ages 3–5 · 2012

A family discovers the magic of nighttime when they can't sleep.

Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You

Ages 5–8 · 2020

The dark is more afraid of you than you are of it.

Mouse's First Halloween

Ages 4–8 · 2000

Mouse hears mysterious sounds on a spooky night. What could it be?

All Aboard the Moonlight Train

Ages 3–7 · 2020

Embark on a magical train journey with enchanting animals for a dreamy bedtime adventure.

Ocean Lullaby

2021

Ocean creatures drift to sleep as the sea sings a soothing lullaby.

Good Dog

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A stray puppy's misadventures lead to a chance to prove he's a true friend.

Friends Forever

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Grumpy Croc and happy Ally tackle life's challenges, proving friendship conquers all.

Everyone's Awake

Ages 5–8 · 2020

A bedtime routine spirals into chaos as the family engages in wild nighttime antics.

Crybaby

Ages 2–6 · 2015

A crying baby needs more than hushing. Can Roy the retriever help?

Cinderella and the Vampire Prince

Ages 5–9 · 2016

A girl defies fate, ruling the night with a mysterious prince.

What the Sleepy Animals Do at the Audubon Zoo

Ages 5–7 · 2012

Why are zoo animals always sleepy? Discover their secret nightlife.

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Nighttime Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about nighttime for developing and independent readers.

The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost

Ages 7–10 · 2004

Footprints and a ghost haunt the school. Can Jigsaw solve the mystery?

I Won't Go to Bed!
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I Won't Go to Bed!

Ages 6–7 · 1987

A boy defies bedtime, but can he brave the night till dawn?

Mog and the Baby and Other Stories

Ages 2–5 · 2016

A forgetful cat's antics lead to unexpected adventures and heartwarming moments.

Scaredy Boo!

Ages 3–6 · 2012

A creature learns fear isn't as scary as it seems.

Moon Zoom

Ages 2–7 · 2010

Parents and children share reading, gradually shifting the focus to the child.

The Queen Makes a Scene
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The Queen Makes a Scene

2010

Parents and children share reading, with kids taking the lead.

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