1000 Books Before Kindergarten
July 2025
Bedtime Books
Check out these titles that are perfect for reading at bedtime
(or anytime!)
Moonlight, goodnight
by Elisabeth Sophia

'Everywhere across the land, Across the waters, too ... Some very sleepy creatures are waiting just for you.' Join Owl on a magical, dreamlike flight over land and sea - where sleepy creatures are waiting to wish you a gentle goodnight.
The going to bed book
by Sandra Boynton

An assortment of animals on a boat take a bath, put on their pajamas, brush their teeth, and exercise before going to bed. 
Bed! Bed! Bed!
by Douglas Florian

Lead kids through their wind-down routine as they get ready for Bed! Bed! Bed!, the latest board book in the popular series for toddlers!
Ten little lambs : a bedtime counting book
by Samantha Meredith

Count back from 10 to 1 with this fun numbers book!
Sleep, Little Dozer : A Bedtime Book of Construction Trucks
by Diana Murray

Little Dozer has had a busy day of revving and rumbling, and now it's time to get ready for bed in this sweet, rhyming bedtime book for kids who love construction vehicles.
Good night, Little Blue Truck
by Alice Schertle

Say good night with Little Blue Truck and friends as they prepare for bed in this #1 New York Times bestseller!
Goodnight moon
by Margaret Wise Brown

A little bunny bids goodnight to all the objects in his room before falling asleep.
Countdown to Bedtime
by Grace Baranowski

Count down to bedtime with adorable animals in this sweet board book with shaped pages that reinforces a child's bedtime routine.
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