Baby Badger's Wonderful Night - By Karen Saunders

Baby Badger is afraid of the night - until his father shows him all the beautiful things that the nighttime has to offer! Very soft, sweet illustrations make twinkling stars and night colors come to life. A good book about not being afraid of bedtime!

Brave Martha - By Margot Apple

A good bedtime story for children who tend to hear "bumps" and "thumps" in the night!  Martha and her cat Sophie are best friends, but one night when Sophie is nowhere to be found, Martha has a hard time falling asleep without her.  She hears all sorts of scary noises and then discovers it was the cat, all along! SMILE!  Delightful pastel illustrations done by the author herself. 

Cowboy Dreams - By Kathi Appelt

The ideal bedtime story for any little boy who dreams of one day being a "cowboy"! Children will learn words such as "buckaroo", "palomino", and "compadre", while sweetly being lulled to sleep.  Western-style illustrations complete this charming bedtime poem.

It's Time To Sleep, It's Time To Dream - By David A. Adler

Sweet, sleepy pages to read to your little one as the seasons go by, year after year. Watch the trees and weather change in each soft-colored scene, and observe a little boy getting ready for bedtime in each unique silhouette. A very beautiful "night-night" book!

Going To Sleep On The Farm - By Wendy Cheyette Lewison

A truly beautiful book for sharing during "farm week" or just before bedtime!  A little boy asks his daddy how each barnyard creature goes to sleep at night.  Children will learn farm animals by name, their sleeping habits, and the sounds that they make. At the end of the book, it is the little boy, himself, who falls asleep. Lovely, warm illustrations fill the pages of this tender story. 

Pajama Pirates - By Andrew Kramer

What a delightful bedtime story - especially for boys!  Siblings decide to a have a little bit of imaginary "pirate" play, before Mama comes and tells them it's time to sleep.  Lots of creativity!  The fun rhyme scheme and unique illustrations make this perfect for reading aloud.

How Many Kisses Do You Want Tonight? - By Varsha Bajaj

Animal babies and boys and girls alike ALL need kisses at bedtime!  This sweet story rhymes and teaches number sequence.  Warm illustrations show nothing but love, security and affection.  If you enjoy reading to your little one before tucking them in and kissing them goodnight, you will definitely love this book!

There's An Alligator Under My Bed - By Mercer Mayer

A perfectly cute story for helping children to cope with bedtime fears. This was definitely a classroom favorite with my preschoolers! The large, colorful illustrations are great for sharing with a large group of children.