Best Bedtime Books Roundup

Post by The Land of Nod and Brightly

Bedtime can often be the best time of day for young families. It’s a chance for everyone to slow down, spend some time talking about their day and share a story or two. In case your story time is stuck in a rut, our pals at Brightly have put together some great book recommendations for kids of all ages. Sweet dreams!

Babies & Toddlers

It’s never too early to start reading to your child, and slipping a book or two in before your little one nods off is a great way to establish a bedtime routine and a regular reading habit. There are lots of beautiful books for babies and toddlers. Start exploring some of the best with these eleven titles.

3 to 5 Year Olds

Whether your kids need to unwind, bond, or have a few laughs before they start making Z’s, these titles are a great addition to their bedtime routine.

6 to 8 Year Olds

Now that your child has started reading on their own, books that encourage them to read aloud to you are an extra bonus. It can be tough to find the best bedtime story, but we’ve found a few that will give every growing reader sweet dreams.

9 to 12 Year Olds

By reading kids a bedtime story (even your older children) you’re building important literacy skills. Many parents stop reading to their kids around 4th grade, but if you keep reading to your kids, research shows you’ll help keep them reading on their own. So tuck into one of these classic or contemporary bedtime stories with your big kid tonight.

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