Bedtime picture books are a favorite tradition for so many families.
Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Storywas written by Mariam Gates and illustrated by Sarah Jane Hinder.
This bedtime story takes kids through a relaxing yoga flow with simple poses and soothing text and illustrations.
The text walks kids through the poses with visualizations and breathing tips.
Olive the Sheep Cant Sleepwas written by Clementina Almeida and illustrated by Ana Camila Silva.
This book uses science backed techniques to help kids fall asleep.
The story follows a sweet little sheep named Olive who struggles to sleep.
Her mother uses lots of techniques inspired by Olives friends to help her fall asleep.
Sleepy Little Yoga: A Toddlers Sleepy Book of Yogawas written by Rebecca Whitford and illustrated by Martina Selway.
This sweet introduction to relaxing yoga poses follows Yoga Baby as she performs simple poses that mimic animals.
The illustrations show Yoga Baby doing the poses along with cartoon animals making similar motions.
Bedtime Classics
Just Go to Bedwas written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer.
This classic tale follows Little Critter as he tries to avoid bedtime.
He keeps getting distracted by his imaginative play, as his father attempts to get him into bed.
Kids and parents will both recognize the familiar bedtime argument and the frustration from both parties.
Goodnight Moonwas written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd.
This classic bedtime tale is beloved by many families for its calming rhyming text and simple illustrations.
The lulling text and illustrations have helped countless kids drift off to sleep over the years.
This fun story considers what trucks and vehicles do to prepare for bed at night.
The Goodnight Trainwas written by June Sobel and illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith.
Hop aboard the Goodnight Train as it prepares to head to Dreamland Station!
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Sitewas written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld.
At the end of the workday, what do construction vehicles do?
Steam Train, Dream Trainwas written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld.
This rhyming story shows a variety of animals and toys gathering onto the dream train after a long day.
The soothing text is complemented by darkly colored illustrations full of funny animal characters.
Kids will love the silly animals and their antics.
Animals Need to Sleep Too!
If Animals Kissed Good Nightwas written by Ann Whitford Paul and illustrated by David Walker.
This sweet book imagines how all kinds of animal families say good night to one another.
The rhyming text emphasizes traits and behaviors of each animal and ties them in with bedtime snuggles and kisses.
The adorable and brightly colored illustrations are full of loving animal families.
The Going-To-Bed Bookwas written and illustrated by Sandra Boynton.
This colorful book follows a group of Boyntons signature animal characters as they prepare for bed.
The rhyming text and playful illustrations make this a great book for very young kids.
Bear Snores Onwas written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman.
When the bear wakes up, he isnt happy to find all kinds of animals partying in his home.
But not for the reason you think.
Llama Llama Red Pajamawas written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney.
This beloved story follows Little Llama as he attempts to go to bed.
However, as soon as his mother leaves the room, he calls her back in again.
Dream Animals: A Bedtime Journeywas written and illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin.
This beautifully illustrated tale explains that dreamers get to dreamland with the help of dream animals.
This is a great book for offering kids some visual imagery to use while drifting off to sleep.
Books for Reluctant Sleepers
The Night Knightswas written by Gideon Sterer and illustrated by Cory Godbey.
This tale of brave knights is a great one for battling nighttime fears.
Sweet Dreamingwas written by Julia Rawlinson and illustrated by Nicole Wong.
However, Mollys imagination causes each scenario to become an exciting adventure.
Dont Blink!was written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by David Roberts.
But every time you blink, you have to turn the page.
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