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The Library's Early Literacy Program

The Library's Early Literacy Program

EARLY LITERACY BLOG

Bedtime Books

For many families, a bedtime story is a great way to wind down your day. While you may have your favorites to read at night, it's always nice to add something new from time to time. Check out some options on the Library's Shh...Bedtime booklist:

Bedtime Ballet by K. (Kallie) George
When the sun sets, the ballet can begin! From the first notes of the crickets' outdoor orchestra to her grand finale indoors, one little girl glissés and jetés her way to bedtime. Rhyming verse, fun sound effects and elegant French words add delicious read-aloud flair to this delightful, dance-filled tale.

Click, Clack, Good Night by Doreen Cronin
Farmer Brown puts the other animals to bed but gives up on Duck, who sets out to find just the right spot--and snack--to help him sleep.

Dragon Night by J. R Krause
Georgie is afraid of the dark, but after an adventure with a dragon that is afraid of the knight in the book where he normally dwells, both are ready to sleep.

Little Owl's Bedtime by Debi Gliori
Little Owl cannot sleep--his pillow is lumpy, his quilt too hot, and he hears strange noises--until Mommy Owl says that tomorrow, and his grandparents' visit, will come sooner if he sleeps.

Pillowland by Laurie Berkner
Laurie Berkner's treasured song Pillowland is now a beautiful picture book! Featuring magical, lush art by Camille Garoche, Pillowland carries readers away to a feather-fluffed dream world where bedtime is always a grand adventure.

Salsa Lullaby by Jen Arena
Parents put their young daughter to sleep with the help of some music and dancing--|cProvided by publisher.

Sleep Like Me by Tatia Nadareishvili
When a boy can't fall asleep, he asks the animals--including giraffes, koalas, and humpback whales--for their help.

Sweet Dreamers by Isabelle Simler
Several different animals settle in for the night, each with their own unique way of sleeping. ________ Originally published in France in 2017 under the title Doux Rêveurs -- copyright page. ________ Translated from the French.

The Nice Dream Truck by Beth Ferry
New York Times bestselling creators Beth Ferry and Brigette Barrager serve up a delightful twist on the lyrical bedtime romp, reminding us that there are as many ways to dream as ice cream flavors to taste.

What Color Is Night? by Grant Snider
Against the backdrop of the dark blue night, the text explores the colors of things, both natural and manmade, that one can see in the night, before falling asleep to dream.

What Will You Dream of Tonight? by Frances Stickley
Tell me, what will you dream of tonight? No matter what whimsical or enchanted landscape dreamers explore, they wake to the love and safety of home.

Questions or need more ideas? Email racingtoread@thelibrary.org