{"id":9405,"date":"2016-04-20T09:30:43","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T14:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/?p=9405"},"modified":"2022-12-17T07:40:05","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T13:40:05","slug":"bedtime-stories-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/bedtime-stories-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Books That Will Calm Your Kid Down at Bedtime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"meta-desc\">Inside: With a high-energy kid, the wrong bedtime story can fire them up. But these 10 bedtime story books actually help your kid slow down for sleep. Add them to your collection of the <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/best-picture-books\/\">best picture books<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly every night, my kids fight sleep like sleeping through the night is the most unspeakable torture devised by mankind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As bedtime approaches, my shoulders tense as I anticipate the apocalyptic battle ahead of me. I know the only way to get to that <strong>delicious moment<\/strong> where I can collapse in my own bed is to go through the fire, but I find myself wishing I could rewind an hour or two. Delay the inevitable fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>worst<\/strong> part is we can never tell what kind of night we&rsquo;ll get. On some magical nights, everyone will go to sleep with no tears, no bargaining, and no getting out of bed 57 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other nights? All of the above.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_1c34f3-37 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_1c34f3-37 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_1c34f3-37 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;text-transform:uppercase;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_1c34f3-37 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-s-why\">Here&rsquo;s Why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every kid has their own reason. My eldest is an <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/calm-anxious-kid\/\">anxious child<\/a>. My baby is unpredictable due to teething, growth spurts, and possibly the moon phase. But my toddler just can&rsquo;t slow her body down for sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Describing Bailey as an &ldquo;energetic&rdquo; child would be like describing a quadruple espresso as a &ldquo;low-octane&rdquo; drink. She makes me tired just by <strong>watching<\/strong> her antics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove as many variables as possible from the fiasco that is our nightly bedtime routine, we&rsquo;ve stumbled upon a few hard and fast rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No ice cream before bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No chocolate, either.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No bedtime stories that will get her riled up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>For example, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0811879542\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0811879542&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=ODG5O5MPMOH46CFR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Press Here<\/a><sup>&dagger;<\/sup> is a wonderfully interactive book for kids. But it&rsquo;s <strong>outlawed<\/strong> as a bedtime story for our kids. All the pressing and shaking and blowing on the book wakes our toddler&rsquo;s body up instead of getting it ready for sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"meta-desc\"><sup>&dagger;<\/sup> This site is reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But over the past few months, we&rsquo;ve taken this rule one step further. We&rsquo;ve cobbled together a priceless collection of books that actually <em>help<\/em> our kids&rsquo; bodies slow down for sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/dads-paternity-leave-reading.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392453222\" data-pin-description=\"The problem with most picture books as bedtime stories? They increase your kid's energy instead of slowing them down for sleep. Add these kids' books to your nightly bedtime routine when you need your energetic kid to calm down so they can actually fall asleep. Best ever list of bedtime story books! #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #BedtimeStories\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/dads-paternity-leave-reading.jpg\" alt=\"Bedtime story books for kids should actually get your kid ready for sleep\" class=\"wp-image-7748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/dads-paternity-leave-reading.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/dads-paternity-leave-reading-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/dads-paternity-leave-reading-441x292.jpg 441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/dads-paternity-leave-reading.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/95072945@N05\/12779343884\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kelly Sikkema<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 Bedtime Story Books for Kids Who Hate Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do these books help get our kids ready for sleep, but they also have another essential quality for bedtime story books for kids. They&rsquo;re <em>short<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because long bedtime stories do <strong>nothing<\/strong> to slow my kids down. Long, drawn-out stories just delay the inevitable battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And also? <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/9-great-baby-books\/\">You won&rsquo;t find the likes of Goodnight Moon<\/a> in this list. These are books you haven&rsquo;t read a gabazillion times before so you can actually enjoy the bedtime story process again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a few of these kids&rsquo; books to your library, and bust them out at bedtime when you need to lure your kid into falling asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/best-picture-books\/\">Forget the Award Winners! These Are the Best Picture Books for Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0805081933\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0805081933&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=RAZT4PB2OHCSRY6N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sleepy Little Yoga<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t worry, you won&rsquo;t find an energizing Tree Pose or Warrior Pose in this book. These kid-friendly poses are gentle and calming&mdash;<em>exactly<\/em> what you need for your little one at bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392453222\" data-pin-description=\"The problem with most picture books as bedtime stories? They increase your kid's energy instead of slowing them down for sleep. Add these kids' books to your nightly bedtime routine when you need your energetic kid to calm down so they can actually fall asleep. Best ever list of bedtime story books! #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #BedtimeStories\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-sleepy-yoga.jpg\" alt=\"Not exactly a bedtime story book for kids, but it works\" class=\"wp-image-9426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-sleepy-yoga.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-sleepy-yoga-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-sleepy-yoga.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cutest yogi ever<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1416902724\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1416902724&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=57WJZYJIUTKESH35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bear Snores On<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhyming picture books can be difficult to get just right, but the rhythm of this book is spot on&mdash;and it always calms my kiddo down. Plus, it helps that the book ends with the animals snoozing away.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1416902724\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1416902724&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=57WJZYJIUTKESH35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"370\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392453222\" data-pin-description=\"The problem with most picture books as bedtime stories? They increase your kid's energy instead of slowing them down for sleep. Add these kids' books to your nightly bedtime routine when you need your energetic kid to calm down so they can actually fall asleep. Best ever list of bedtime story books! #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #BedtimeStories\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/baby-books-bear-snores-on.jpg\" alt=\"Find a great rhyming book like Bear Snores On to lull your kid to sleep\" class=\"wp-image-3626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/baby-books-bear-snores-on.jpg 400w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/baby-books-bear-snores-on-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/baby-books-bear-snores-on-316x292.jpg 316w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/baby-books-bear-snores-on-200x185.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/baby-books-bear-snores-on.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/194152902X\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=194152902X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=FHMVEBHLQCV7O54Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Charlotte and the Quiet Place<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a recent find of ours at the library, and we&rsquo;ll be purchasing our own copy. Charlotte is a little girl who likes quiet, but everywhere she goes, she&rsquo;s overwhelmed with noise. The book steps through what Charlotte does to find a quiet space and how to practice mindful breathing. We breathe along with Charlotte, and my toddler <strong>can&rsquo;t help<\/strong> but calm down as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/194152902X\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=194152902X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=FHMVEBHLQCV7O54Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392453222\" data-pin-description=\"The problem with most picture books as bedtime stories? They increase your kid's energy instead of slowing them down for sleep. Add these kids' books to your nightly bedtime routine when you need your energetic kid to calm down so they can actually fall asleep. Best ever list of bedtime story books! #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #BedtimeStories\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-charlotte-and-quiet-place.jpg\" alt=\"One of the few bedtime story books that encourages calming breaths\" class=\"wp-image-9427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-charlotte-and-quiet-place.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-charlotte-and-quiet-place-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-charlotte-and-quiet-place.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/194152902X\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=194152902X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=FHMVEBHLQCV7O54Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This book<\/a> teaches your little one how to take deep, calming breaths<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0375827781\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0375827781&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=HCTQ6ZMKSRXM5T5Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">I Am a Bunny<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple, soothing text moves through each of the seasons until the end, where the bunny cuddles up for a long winter sleep, looking forward to spring. I always point out to my child that the bunny going to sleep for the winter is like her going to sleep for the night, and the bunny looking forward to spring is like her looking forward to morning. Works like a charm!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0375827781\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0375827781&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=HCTQ6ZMKSRXM5T5Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"370\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392453222\" data-pin-description=\"The problem with most picture books as bedtime stories? They increase your kid's energy instead of slowing them down for sleep. Add these kids' books to your nightly bedtime routine when you need your energetic kid to calm down so they can actually fall asleep. Best ever list of bedtime story books! #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #BedtimeStories\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-bunny.jpg\" alt=\"This quiet story makes a great bedtime book\" class=\"wp-image-9449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-bunny.jpg 201w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-bunny-163x300.jpg 163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-bunny.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0062320645\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0062320645&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=4PW3FO7T2OCM3AIK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">How to Put Your Parents to Bed<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this book, the child is the one putting the <em>parents<\/em> to bed. I didn&rsquo;t think much of this one as a bedtime story <strong>until<\/strong> on a whim one night, I asked my little one if she could put me to sleep in her bed. She thought that was <em>hilarious<\/em>. Giving her a smidge of control&mdash;even if just for play&mdash;seemed to do the trick that night. When it was my turn to put her to sleep, she didn&rsquo;t get out of bed once. We&rsquo;ve since recreated the magic of this book several times with the same effect.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0062320645\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0062320645&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=4PW3FO7T2OCM3AIK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"470\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392453222\" data-pin-description=\"The problem with most picture books as bedtime stories? They increase your kid's energy instead of slowing them down for sleep. Add these kids' books to your nightly bedtime routine when you need your energetic kid to calm down so they can actually fall asleep. Best ever list of bedtime story books! #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #BedtimeStories\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-put-your-parents-to-bed.jpg\" alt=\"Ease bedtime stress with a role reversal\" class=\"wp-image-9451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-put-your-parents-to-bed.jpg 470w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-put-your-parents-to-bed-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-put-your-parents-to-bed-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-put-your-parents-to-bed-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-put-your-parents-to-bed-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-put-your-parents-to-bed-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-put-your-parents-to-bed-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-put-your-parents-to-bed.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0547641028\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0547641028&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=BAVNITY6QA4QGLZ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sleep Like a Tiger<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The girl in this book doesn&rsquo;t want to go to sleep, but unlike in our house, the parents respond to her endless questions with endless <em>patience<\/em>. What makes this a fantastic bedtime story is that the girl steps through getting ready for bed by mimicking the animals&rsquo; movements. My toddler follows suit, and the gentle movements help her body slow down for sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0547641028\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0547641028&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=BAVNITY6QA4QGLZ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"386\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392453222\" data-pin-description=\"The problem with most picture books as bedtime stories? They increase your kid's energy instead of slowing them down for sleep. Add these kids' books to your nightly bedtime routine when you need your energetic kid to calm down so they can actually fall asleep. Best ever list of bedtime story books! #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #BedtimeStories\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-tiger.jpg\" alt=\"This bedtime book steps your child through calming her body down\" class=\"wp-image-9453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-tiger.jpg 470w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-tiger-300x246.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-tiger.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0553538756\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0553538756&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=B4EOBKQF4QJDP7X3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Shhh! This Book is Sleeping<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This book steps your little one through the process of getting ready for sleep by inviting your child to help the <em>book<\/em> fall asleep. You&rsquo;ll read the book a bedtime story, tuck it in with a cozy blanket, give it a hug and a kiss, and more. Just for fun, we like to act out all the steps with the book, and I suspect it works well for the same reason <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0062320645\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0062320645&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=4PW3FO7T2OCM3AIK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">How to Put Your Parents to Bed<\/a> works&mdash;role reversal.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0553538756\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0553538756&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=B4EOBKQF4QJDP7X3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"370\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392453222\" data-pin-description=\"The problem with most picture books as bedtime stories? They increase your kid's energy instead of slowing them down for sleep. Add these kids' books to your nightly bedtime routine when you need your energetic kid to calm down so they can actually fall asleep. Best ever list of bedtime story books! #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #BedtimeStories\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-book-is-sleeping.jpg\" alt=\"This bedtime story works because your child gets to put the book to sleep\" class=\"wp-image-9455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-book-is-sleeping.jpg 271w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-book-is-sleeping-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-book-is-sleeping.jpg\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0763675954\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0763675954&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=OPL7UPXMJK2HZKV2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Orion and the Dark<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first time we read this book, my toddler asked a ton of questions. A <em>ton<\/em>. The idea of darkness coming alive and befriending the little boy may be tough for your kid to understand <strong>at first<\/strong>, but once she does it&rsquo;s worth it. This story gives you the perfect opportunity to talk about your child&rsquo;s fears at bedtime and how she might confront them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0763675954\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0763675954&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=OPL7UPXMJK2HZKV2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392453222\" data-pin-description=\"The problem with most picture books as bedtime stories? They increase your kid's energy instead of slowing them down for sleep. Add these kids' books to your nightly bedtime routine when you need your energetic kid to calm down so they can actually fall asleep. Best ever list of bedtime story books! #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #BedtimeStories\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-orion-and-dark.jpg\" alt=\"Confront your child's fears with this bedtime story\" class=\"wp-image-9428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-orion-and-dark.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-orion-and-dark-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-orion-and-dark.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0763675954\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0763675954&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=OPL7UPXMJK2HZKV2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this bedtime story<\/a>, the boy confronts his fear of the dark<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1489595570\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1489595570&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=U22XHFSIWYUAH43N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Girl Who Got Out of Bed<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a must in any collection of bedtime story books. The little girl doesn&rsquo;t want to go to sleep (of course), so her dad teaches her a trick for making the morning time come. This will work best for preschoolers or older kids because the trick involves counting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0060286903\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0060286903&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=OPXHG47VIEK5HKXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mrs. Biddlebox<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is possibly my favorite picture book of <strong>all time<\/strong>, and I don&rsquo;t say that lightly. Unfortunately, it&rsquo;s out of print. The good news is you can get a used copy in good condition on Amazon for a penny, so all you have to cover is the shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s why this book made my list of the best bedtime story books: Mrs. Biddlebox wakes up in a bad mood, but instead of sitting around like a grouch, she tackles that bad mood and turns it around in time for sleep. We reach for this book anytime my toddler and I have butted heads during the day, and it&rsquo;s the perfect tool to help us process the bad mojo and end the night on a positive note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side note:<\/strong> Do you know how to get an out-of-print book back in print? It makes my heart hurt to think this book might fade off into the sunset one day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0060286903\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0060286903&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=OPXHG47VIEK5HKXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-pin-id=\"128000814392453222\" data-pin-description=\"The problem with most picture books as bedtime stories? They increase your kid's energy instead of slowing them down for sleep. Add these kids' books to your nightly bedtime routine when you need your energetic kid to calm down so they can actually fall asleep. Best ever list of bedtime story books! #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #BedtimeStories\" src=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-mrs-biddlebox.jpg\" alt=\"Not just a great story for bedtime\" class=\"wp-image-9429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-mrs-biddlebox.jpg 640w, https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-mrs-biddlebox-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/bedtime-stories-for-kids-mrs-biddlebox.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0060286903\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0060286903&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=OPXHG47VIEK5HKXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This story<\/a> also happens to be the best picture book EVER<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Final Note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This book made the news not too long ago: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0399554130\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0399554130&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=hyhf-pbbedtimestories-20&amp;linkId=H2F3BZEKUBG2QOJ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep<\/a>. The author specifically wrote this book as a bedtime story that will get your kids to sleep. The book is pretty long and nearly put <em>me<\/em> to sleep while I read it, but after trying it out several nights, I had to admit the book <strong>wasn&rsquo;t<\/strong> making my toddler any sleepier. And apparently, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.npr.org\/2015\/08\/21\/433520796\/mom-and-toddler-put-sleep-inducing-rabbit-book-to-the-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we&rsquo;re not the only ones<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, if you&rsquo;re desperate for bedtime story books, it wouldn&rsquo;t hurt to try that one out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading after-entry-cta\" id=\"h-before-you-go-get-my-free-cheat-sheet-75-nbsp-positive-phrases-every-child-needs-to-hear\">Before you go, get my FREE cheat sheet: <a href=\"#get-printable-positive-words\" class=\"modal-trigger\">75&nbsp;Positive Phrases Every Child Needs to Hear<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n<style>#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-radius:0px;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link:hover, #kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-blocks-modal-link:focus{color:#f96d60;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay{background:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-overlay{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;max-width:700px;-ms-flex-pack:flex-start;justify-content:flex-start;text-align:left;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:10px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-container{width:100%;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}#kt-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, #kt-target-modal19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg, .kb-modal-content19878_ef407f-13 .kt-modal-close svg{width:24px;height:24px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-modal aligncenter kt-modal-linkalign-center\" id=\"kt-modal19878_ef407f-13\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want More?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also like <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/9-great-baby-books\/\">The Best Baby Board Books That Will Delight Your Baby (And You)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/happyyouhappyfamily.com\/interactive-books-for-kids\/\">12 Best Interactive Books for Kids That Will Get the Wiggles Out<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Turn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What are your favorite bedtime story books? Share in a comment below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inside: With a high-energy kid, the wrong bedtime story can fire them up. But these 10 bedtime story books actually help your kid slow down for sleep. Add them to your collection of the best picture books. 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