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Books to Read...When It's Time for Bed

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It is a common habit for a child to be read a story at bedtime. I know that this is one of my favorite memories from being young. Often it is the same book that is desired to be read over and over again. If you're looking for some new books for when it's time to go down to bed, here are a few great options! 

Written by Kallie George
Illustrated by Shanda McCloskey
Little, Brown & Company, 2021. Picture Book.

This whimsical ballet is soothing and perfect for winding down for the night. In lyrical verses and French ballet vocabulary is a story of dance and dreams. A glossary is included in the back for ballet terms.


Dino Pajama Party: A Bedtime Book
Written by Laurie Wallmark
Illustrated by Michael Robertson
RP Kids, 2021. Picture Book.

In rhyming verses, this book follows dinosaurs that play hard until they are exhausted and ready to sleep for the night.


Little, Brown & Company, 2021. Picture Book.

When Bunny has a hard time falling asleep because of the thoughts swirling around his head, Momma Bunny teaches him how to turn his thoughts into imaginative dreams. 


The Nice Dream Truck
Written by Beth Ferry
Illustrated by Brigette Barrager
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2021. Picture Book.

What if dreams were like ice cream; scooped out with unique flavors and toppings to mix? This book explores this possibility full of whimsy and rhymes.


One Sheep, Two Sheep
Written by Tammi Sauer
Illustrated by Troy Cummings
Abrams Appleseed, 2021. Picture Book.

While Rooster is trying to count sheep to fall asleep, funny animals keep interrupting, making it impossible.


Written by Eoin McLaughlin
Illustrated by Robert Starling
Pavilion Children's Books, 2021. Picture Book.

A scary monster tries to take over the book, but none of his friends take him seriously. This book is a hoot with speech bubbles and fun!
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