Bedtime
Bedtime books, and sleep books for you
The last books of the day. Read slow, keep the lights low.
Time for BedMem Foxsleepy animals
The Going to Bed BookSandra Boyntonthe routine
Good Night, GorillaPeggy Rathmannthe sneak
The Napping HouseAudrey Woodthe pile-up
Sleep Like a TigerMary Loguenot sleepy yet
read togetherBedtime for FrancesRussell Hobanthe stalling
for youThe Happy SleeperHeather Turgeonshort check-ins
for youPrecious Little SleepAlexis Dubiefevery option
Dashed cover a little ahead, for when they are ready · for you books for the grown-up
At bedtime
- Do the same few steps in the same order most nights. Our routine cards show them in pictures.
- Let them pick the last book.
- Read the last page a little slower and quieter.
- The sleep books for you take different approaches. Start with the one that sounds like your family.
Play inspires reading
Stories spill into play, and play brings them back to their books.
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Where should a baby sleep? Safe to Sleep (nih.gov) ↗