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Puffin Sleepy Tales: Ten stories to relax and calm busy young minds at bedtime
Puffin Books, Puffin, Ellie Heydon, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Designed to calm, relax young minds before bedtime.
Encourages peaceful sleep with soothing narrative style.
Features gentle, relatable stories for nightly routine.
Helps develop listening skills and imagination.

Puffin Sleepy Tales: Ten stories to relax and calm busy young minds at bedtime
Puffin Books, Puffin, Ellie Heydon, 2019
The Yawnicorn
Emily Hamilton, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and imagination in young readers.
Encourages bedtime routines through engaging narrative.
Supports language development with simple yet captivating language.
Enhances bonding during parent-child reading time.

The Yawnicorn
Emily Hamilton, 2023
Award winning
Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity through magical realism.
Builds empathy through relatable character experiences.
Enhances problem-solving with engaging plot twists.
Stimulates language development and imagination.

Benita and the Night Creatures
Mariana Llanos, 2023
Bean The Stretchy Dragon: A Sally & Bean Adventure
Ari Stocrate, 2023
96 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure encourages curiosity and imagination.
Features relatable characters fostering emotional development.
Enhances problem-solving through playful storytelling.
Supports language skills with rhythmic, accessible text.

Bean The Stretchy Dragon: A Sally & Bean Adventure
Ari Stocrate, 2023
All Aboard the Bedtime Bus
Karl Newson, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging, rhythmic bedtime story perfect for nightly reading.
Encourages routine with delightful, soothing narrative.
Colorful illustrations captivate and maintain children's interest.
Supports language development and early literacy skills.

All Aboard the Bedtime Bus
Karl Newson, 2024
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
A Bedtime Story for Beloved Rosalie
Suzanne Marshall, 2023
37 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming narrative fosters empathy and emotional growth.
Boosts language skills with rhythmic, easy-to-follow prose.
Encourages nightly reading rituals for parent-child bonding.
Addresses fears, comforts with soothing story elements.

A Bedtime Story for Beloved Rosalie
Suzanne Marshall, 2023
Good Night Thoughts
Max Greenfield, James Serafino, 2024
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances bedtime routines with calming, thoughtful narratives.
Encourages emotional development and empathy in children.
Supports language skills and vocabulary expansion.
Provides cozy, bonding moments for parents and children.

