10 BEST BEDTIME BOOKS FOR KIDS... THAT YOU WILL LOVE TOO!
Getting the kids to bed can be a nightmare!
We've all been there. But we've found that having a few classic bedtime stories up your sleeve can be a painless way to get everyone moving just a liiiittle faster. Keep scrolling for some of our all-time favorites proven to get them under the covers in record time!
1. The Going To Bed Book by Sandra Boynton
This adorable classic from renown children's author Sandra Boynton is all about the bedtime routine! With her usual combo of fun rhymes and fun artwork, her lovable cast of animal characters get themselves ready for bed one step at a time proving once and for all that all animals need to sleep - even kids!
If you're really looking for something special, you should definitely check out Max Gets Ready for Bed. This personalized book by Hooray Heroes is part of their newest collection for kids aged 0 - 5, The Mini Heroes Collection and focuses on kids mastering their bedtime routine.
Dora Gets Ready For Bed
Best Nighttime Routine Book!
Finally, a personalized book for babies, preschoolers, and kindergarteners that’s all about mastering their bedtime routine! In this evening-at-the-farm book, your little one teams up with cute farm animals for everything from brushing teeth to singing a lullaby. The gentle rhymes and funny farm-themed illustrations – all of which are totally personalized – make this book a must-have for good night reading, of course!
This custom book takes your kiddo through an evening at the farm and teams them up with the cuddliest animals as they brush their teeth, sing lullabies and more! Customize their avatar, insert their name and you're ready to read! Colorful illustrations and gentle rhymes are sure to keep their attention ... until they drift off into dreamland, that is!
A fabulous addition to the bookshelf of any lover of Dr Seuss is the Sleep Book. Here, Dr Seuss tells the story of a little bug who has a yawn so big it starts spreading to the other creatures in this world! With the expected wit and simple rhymes that Seuss is known for, this one will have kids and adults alike indulging in more than the occasional giggle.
There's not real need to explain why this one is on the list. Goodnight Moon has been a classic of children's literature for the last 75 years and it's popularity has not waned. A must-have for any child's bookshelf, the story of little bunny saying goodnight to everything and everyone in the great green room is as iconic as its memorable illustrations.
5. Luna and the Moon Rabbit by Camille Whitcher
Inspired by Asian folklore and the stunning films of Studio Ghibli, Luna and the Moon Rabbit is a wonderful bedtime adventure for any imaginative child. Follow Luna on a midnight romp through fields of dandelions, fireflies and koi fish with her friend, the Moon Rabbit before he tucks her back into bed and flies off into the starlight.
6. Peppa's Countdown to Bedtime
What do you do when kiddo isn't tired at bedtime? Peppa Pig's family knows! Help your kiddo calm themselves by helping to count all of Peppa's favorite things. Besides, if it works for Peppa, why wouldn't it work for your little piggies? 🐷
7. The Runaway Bunny by M. Wise Brown and C. Hurd
Another amazing title by the author of Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny follows a little bunny running away from his mother in a loving game of hide-and-seek. A monument to the steadfast love of mothers, it's easy to see why this book has not ever gone out of print since its release in 1942.
8. Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram
Having sold over 43 million copies worldwide, Guess How Much I Love You is a story all about how much father and baby bunny love one another. With Little Nutbrown Hare doing his very best to show his love with the reach of his arms and the length of his hop, he quickly sees that daddy's love is just as strong.
9. Just Go To Bed by Mercer Mayer
An instalment from the Little Critter Collection, this book is sure to depict a familiar patter to parents whose kids hate bedtime. Whether they don't want to stop playing to take a bath or would rather do anything than put on their pyjamas, this book is a good way to get them to laugh a bit before the lights go out!
10. Happy Birthday Moon by Frank Asch
What do you do when you realize you and the moon have the same birthday? You buy each other gifts, of course! These unforgettable illustrations and adorably calm story about a little bear making friends with the moon will have your kids smiling from ear. Before they yawn and go to sleep. 🌜
FREE PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Feel free to browse through our selection of printable freebies created just for siblings, cousins, or best friends. Get the party started with our Adventure Jar for 2 or 3 kids, filled with fun, printable activity ideas for kids and you won’t want to miss out on our personalized posters with characters and designs taken straight from one of our books. Both of these are currently available for 2 or 3 children!
Not enough? Well alongside our personalized coloring books (for one or more children), you should also check out our other exciting options like our super cute wallpaper for your phone allowing you to carry them with you wherever you go.
OTHER BOOKS FOR KIDS
This collection not floating your boat? Well, in addition to this personalized milestone book, Hooray Heroes offers many other books that are sure to make perfect gifts for one or multiple children:
🐕🐈⬛A book for a child and their pet
🤪 A fun-tastic book for four or five children
🧭 An adventure book for little ones (for 2 or 3 children)