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Picture books about Bed Time from the Little Parachutes reviews library

Children’s books that promote a good bedtime routine, where children settle happily into bed at night without a fight, and stay there! These picture books aim to support children and parents who are struggling with this.

The Monster Who Ate Darkness

This book elegantly 'neutralises' fear of monsters by portraying a non-threatening (and ultimately caring) one. It also provides a fun and poetic explanation to why darkness is so necessary at night time.

Emily Brown and the Thing

In this lovely book the tables are turned (the little girl is comforting a frightened monster, who is not at all scary). This may neutralise a child's fear of monsters.

The Bedtime Book

Written by sleep expert Mandy Gurney, this book combines a gentle lullaby-like story with practical advice to help parents settle their children down to sleep.

Under the Bed

Explores the themes of ghosts and monsters, fear of the dark and bedtime.

I am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed (Charlie and Lola)

A good starting point for a discussion on the importance of good bedtime habits!

Darkness Slipped in

May help to dispel children's fear of the dark by describing the darkness in a child's room in a refreshingly positive way.

Little Princess – I Don’t Want to Go to Bed

Helping children to understand why it's important to go to bed on time.

The Monster Bed

Reassuring children who are afraid of the dark or anxious about monsters.

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?

This is a funny story written in rhyme which deals with problems involved with getting children to go to bed without making a fuss by comparing a dinosaur's behaviour with theirs.