Books About Sleep · 529 titles considered

The Best Sleep Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about sleep? 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 Marrow Thieves
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Sleep

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

The Marrow Thieves

By Cherie Dimaline · Book #1 in the The Marrow Thieves series

In a world where dreams are stolen, survival means staying hidden.

234 pages· 65,500 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 46,037 ratings
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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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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2009

Beautiful Creatures

A cursed girl and a haunted boy uncover secrets in a mysterious southern town.

563 pages· 147,816 words· Est. 13.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 625,342 ratings
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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
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1986

The Whipping Boy

By Sid Fleischman, Peter Sís (Illustrator)

A prince and a pauper must trust each other to escape dangerous outlaws.

Newbery Medal (1987)
90 pages· 13,249 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 28,887 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

The King Who Banned the Dark

A king bans darkness, but sleepless citizens demand change. Can he face his fears?

32 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 348 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

A Bedtime Yarn

A little bear's fear of the dark is soothed by a magical yarn connection.

32 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 108 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1982

The Going To Bed Book

A playful group of animals wind down for bedtime with baths and brushes.

16 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 31,148 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2005

Russell the Sheep

A sleepless sheep seeks the secret to slumber.

32 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,817 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

The Almost Impossible Thing

A determined bunny defies limits to achieve the impossible: flight.

32 pages
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.4/5 Goodreads · 214 ratings
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Sleep Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about sleep for the youngest readers and listeners.

Cat Nap

Ages 1–4 · 2016

Kitten resists naptime, exploring a world of opposites.

Dream Animals

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Discover your dream animal and the magical adventures it brings at bedtime.

Sheep Go to Sleep

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Restless sheep can't sleep until a collie helps.

Your Wonderful, Colorful Dreams

Ages 0–3

Sleep, Baby, Sleep

Ages 0–3 · 2009

Parents dream of their child's future, inspired by nature's wonders.

Good Night, Gorilla

Ages 0–2 · 1994

Zoo animals escape at bedtime. Who's behind it all?

A Book of Sleep

Ages 0–3 · 2007

As night falls, an owl observes how different animals find their unique ways to sleep.

Goodnight Moon

Ages 0–4 · 1947

A little bunny bids goodnight to his cozy world.

Napping House

Ages 0–3

Old Bear

Ages 0–3 · 2008

Old Bear dreams of seasons past, awakening to a world as beautiful as his dreams.

Dinosnores

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Dinosaurs snore loudly, disrupting bedtime peace.

Jungle Night

Ages 0–4 · 2021

Discover the jungle's unique snores and a magical lullaby in a mostly soothing bedtime adventure.

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Sleep Picture Books

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

Dream Away

Ages 3–5 · 2011

A father and son explore dreams, discovering the universe's endless possibilities.

Can't Sleep Without Sheep

Ages 3–6 · 2010

Ava's sheep quit, leaving chaos as new animals try to help her sleep.

Bear Is Not Tired

Ages 3–7 · 2016

Can Bear resist hibernation to enjoy winter fun with his duck family?

The Dreamer

Ages 3–5 · 2018

A pig dreams of flying with birds. Can he make it happen?

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Tiger vs. Nightmare

Ages 6–10 · 2018

A young girl's imaginary friend helps her cope with nightmares.

Sleep Like a Tiger

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A restless child wonders if everything sleeps, finding comfort in a tiger's strength.

Snoozefest
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Snoozefest

Ages 3–5 · 2015

A sloth attends a sleep festival but misses everything by sleeping through it.

The Napping House

Ages 4–7 · 1984

A wakeful flea disrupts the peaceful slumber of a household.

When I'm Sleepy

Ages 4–8 · 1985

Imagine sleeping beside wild animals in unexpected places.

Every Thing On It

Ages 4–8 · 2011

Dive into whimsical poems and drawings that twist reality and tickle the imagination.

Don't Wake the Dragon

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Can the kingdom keep the dragon asleep amidst chaos?

Uncle Jed's Barbershop

Ages 4–8 · 1993

A barber dreams of his own shop amidst 1920s segregation and setbacks.

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Sleep Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about sleep for developing and independent readers.

Bone

Ages 9–12 · 2012

A young hero races to stop a dragon, but a traitor lurks within his group.

Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After

Ages 9–12 · 2014

Nikki's dream turns fairy tales into a dorky adventure with unexpected twists.

Eyes of the Storm
Graphic Nov.
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Eyes of the Storm

Ages 11–14 · 1994

Strange dreams and secrets threaten to uproot the Bones from their home.

Misfit Mansion
Graphic Nov.
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Misfit Mansion

Ages 8–12 · 2023

A monster girl seeks a family in a human town, uncovering dark secrets.

Alice in Wonderland (Adapted)
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Alice in Wonderland (Adapted)

Ages 8–9 · 2010

A girl tumbles into a bizarre world of peculiar creatures.

Hit & Miss

Ages 8–11 · 2015

A young baseball player faces challenges on and off the field, testing his dreams and friendships.

The Tea Dragon Festival

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A dragon awakens after 80 years, seeking purpose and lost time.

Touchdown Kid

Ages 9–12 · 2017

A talented boy must prove himself in a world of privilege to change his future.

Sweet Dreamers

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover how animals find their unique ways to dream.

Naruto

Ages 14–17 · 2000

A mischievous ninja-in-training aims to become the greatest, but his destiny holds unexpected challenges.

Fading Echoes
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Fading Echoes

Ages 10–13 · 2010

A mysterious visitor threatens the warrior Clans' future.

Piper's Perfect Dream

Ages 8–11 · 2016

Piper races against time to uncover a hidden wish on Wishworld.

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