Bedtime Stories @ Sussex County Library System

Countless reports depict the importance for children to have a set routine for bedtime. A bedtime routine for kids usually consists of three or four activities. Reading and/or sharing books is an excellent example of an activity with many benefits such as it could boost cognitive development, vocabulary, and early literacy while providing a calming, screen-free routine that reduces anxiety and improves sleep quality.

This list has been created and features calming, rhythmic, and cozy tales designed for sleep routines and are available through the Sussex County Library System.

Source: 4 Benefits of Bedtime Reading for Younger Kids. (n.d.). Www.scholastic.com. https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/reading-before-bed-children.html

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Updated March 10, 2026
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Buenas noches, Luna
Brown, Margaret Wise
Paper Book
This bilingual edition of the beloved classic Goodnight Moon is a perfect gentle introduction to new words in English and Spanish. Any toddler, and particularly those in bilingual pre-K programs, will enjoy Goodnight Moon/Buenas noches, Luna. Margaret Wise Brown's classic children's...
The going to bed book
Boynton, Sandra.
Paper Book
Getting ready for sleep is tons of fun in this iconic board book from author and illustrator Sandra Boynton--now available in an oversized lap edition! This classic bedtime story is just right for winding down the day as a joyful, silly group of animals scrub...
Good night, sister
Schwarzenegger, Katherine
Paper Book
An instant New York Times bestseller! From New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt comes a beautiful bedtime read, celebrating the power and comfort of sisterhood. This sweet title is the perfect gift for sisters or anyone with a special...
Goodnight moon /
Brown, Margaret Wise,
Paper Book
This bilingual edition of the beloved classic Goodnight Moon is a perfect gentle introduction to new words in English and Spanish. Any toddler, and particularly those in bilingual pre-K programs, will enjoy Goodnight Moon/Buenas noches, Luna. Margaret Wise Brown's classic children's...
Goodnight, goodnight, construction site
Rinker, Sherri Duskey.
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book and beloved bedtime story! As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and...
In my heart : a book of feelings
Witek, Jo
Paper Book
Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes with In My Heart: A Book of Feelings, a New York Times bestseller full-color, interactive picture book from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey Part of the Growing Hearts series! ...
Llama, llama red pajama
Dewdney, Anna.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . Llama Llama learns to face the bedtime blues in this charmingly written picture book classic, perfect for sending little ones off to sleep. Llama, Llama red pajama waiting, waiting for his mama. Mama isn't coming yet...
The snowy nap
Brett, Jan
Paper Book
In this instant winter classic, Jan Brett's Hedgie tries to stay awake so he doesn't miss out on all the snowy fun his friends are having. A chill is in the air, and as Hedgie trundles around the farm all his friends tell him of the winter-time fun he will miss as he hibernates-...

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