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Picture Books Library < Experiences < Bed Time
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.

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

The Monster Who Ate Darkness

The Monster Who Ate DarknessThis 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.

Categories: Bed Time, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears, phobias

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

Emily Brown and the Thing

Emily Brown and the ThingIn 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.

Categories: Anxiety, Bed Time, Comfort Objects, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters, Kindness, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness

Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

The Bedtime Book

The Bedtime BookWritten 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.

Categories: Bed Time
Tags: anxiety, nightmares

Under the Bed

Under the BedExplores the themes of ghosts and monsters, fear of the dark and bedtime.

Categories: Bed Time, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: anxiety, fears, nightmares

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

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!

Categories: Bed Time
Tags: brother, co-operation, sister

Darkness Slipped in

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

Categories: Bed Time, Fear of The Dark
Tags: fears

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

Little Princess - I Don't Want to Go to BedHelping children to understand why it's important to go to bed on time.

Categories: Animal Phobias, Bed Time, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: anxiety, fears, phobias

The Monster Bed

The Monster BedReassuring children who are afraid of the dark or anxious about monsters.

Categories: Bed Time, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears, nightmares, phobias

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?

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.

Categories: Bed Time
Tags: co-operation

Wide Awake Jake

Wide Awake JakeThe young Jake finds it difficult to get to sleep and after many attempts eventually does get to sleep with his mum's help.

Categories: Bed Time
Tags: fears, mother, nightmares

Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear?

Can't You SleepSoothing fears of the dark, encouraging young children to settle down for the night.

Categories: Bed Time, Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, fears, phobias

Little Princess – I Want My Light On!

Little Princess - I Want My Light On!May help to neutralise a fear of ghosts and the dark.

Categories: Bed Time, Fear of The Dark, Ghosts and Monsters
Tags: anxiety, fears

Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep

Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to SleepMay comfort a child who is experiencing bad dreams or who is afraid of the dark.

Categories: Anxiety, Bed Time, Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, brother, fears, nightmares, phobias, sister

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