Best Bedtime Stories for Preschoolers
Whisk your little one into dreamland with these charming tales.
Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
Join a mischievous gorilla and his friends as they follow a weary zookeeper home and spend the night nestled in his bed. Learn more.
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by Jane Yolen
Get ready for an bedtime tale as these ten "little" dinosaurs show you all the different ways they like to say good night. Learn more.
Hush! by Minfong Ho
In this enchanting Thai lullaby, a mother tries to quiet the animals around her to keep her baby from waking.
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
Cast a wondrous spell with this black-and-white tale of a kitten who mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk. Learn more.
Once Upon a Cloud by Rob D. Walker
Float off to dreamland with this whimsical ode to clouds, filled with surreal images that will entice your child's imagination.
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
Join a young girl and her father as they silently search for owls on a moonlit winter's night. Learn more.
Penelope Says Good Night by Anne Gutman
Help a cute koala bear prepare for bed with this adorable pull-the-tab book. Learn more.
Polar Bear Night by Lauren Thompson
This coolly illustrated tale follows a little polar bear who ventures into the quiet arctic night. Learn more.
Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton
Using captivating imagery and whimsical prose, this tale about a sheep who cannot sleep is sure to be a hit with your little dreamer.
Sleepy Bears by Mem Fox
Charm your child with this adorable hibernation tale of a mama bear who coaxes her cubs to sleep for the winter.
Sleep, Little One, Sleep by Marion Dane Bauer
Entrancing illustrations capture nighttime slumber as a father sings his daughter to sleep.
Sleep Tight, Little Mouse by Mary Morgan
Celebrate the comforts of home as you follow a little mouse who imagines all the places he can be to help him fall asleep.
Time for Bed by Mem Fox
Pacify your little one with soothing prose and heartwarming illustrations that show lovable animal parents lulling their young ones to sleep.
