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Children's Stories for Night Time

It is never too early to start reading. Parents and children can wind down at the end of the day by reading a book or two before bed. Reading regularly before bedtime not only provides a wonderful way for parents and little ones to bond, but also helps the child develop essential language skills for life. Sharing books with children needn't be costly either. A visit to the local library, and a chat with a children's librarian, can open up a world of imagination to a young child.
  1. Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea

    • This book contains delightfully minimalist illustrations, simple clever text, and a little dinosaur with a big personality. Nothing can stop this dinosaur. He's able to conquer all sorts of things: grown ups, dinner, bath time. But can he win against bedtime?

    Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

    • Parents and children have enjoyed this bedtime book for over half a century. A bunny settles down for bed and says goodnight to everything and everyone. Parents will enjoy the soothing text, and children will enjoy looking for the little mouse on each page.

    What! Cried Granny by Kate Lum

    • Patrick is spending the night at his grandmother's house. Unfortunately, his granny doesn't know what she is in for, as getting Patrick to bed turns out to be hard work. This book will get chuckles out of preschoolers and parents alike and is a bedtime must-read.

    Mother, Mother, I Want Another by Maria Polushkin Robbins

    • When Mrs. Mouse tries to tuck baby mouse into bed, he says he wants "another." Mrs. Mouse thinks that her little one wants another mother, and asks different animal friends to come in and try to get her baby to bed. Parents and children will enjoy the rich illustrations and cute punch line at the end.

    Clara and Asha by Eric Rohmann

    • Clara has a hard time falling asleep one night. Asha, a large flying fish, comes through Clara's window, and she and Clara go on countless adventures together before bedtime. Beautiful illustrations and stunning vistas feed the imagination.

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