Bedtime books for babies

A soothing, gentle story or poem can really help with your baby’s sleep routine – and it makes for perfect bonding time, too.

  • Uh-oh Niko: Bedtime

    by Chris Chatterton 

    2024 0 to 4 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive

    A sturdy board book with sliders to push and flaps to lift, starring a sweet bear called Niko.

  • In the Swamp by the Light of the Moon

    by Frann Preston-Gannon 

    2019 0 to 7 years 

    • Picture books

    A little frog sits by the pond with his guitar one evening, singing by the light of the moon. As different voices gradually join in – a crocodile, some little mice and colourful fish – the song of the swamp takes shape. But somebody’s voice is missing – can they find the final piece? Everybody’s voice counts in this gentle, lulling rhyme that is perfect for bedtime reading.

  • Peepo!

    by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg 

    2011 0 to 4 years 

    • Classics
    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme
  • Time For Bed, Panda

    by Jo Lodge 

    2021 0 to 4 years 

    • Board books

    It’s time for this adorable googly-eyed panda to get ready for bed – that means having a bath, brushing her teeth and reading a story! A delightfully cuddly and sweet board book for little ones.

  • Goodnight Moon

    by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Herd 

    2012 0 to 4 years 

    • Classics
    • Picture books

    Margaret Wise Brown’s comforting, rhythmical text makes Goodnight Moon a timeless picture book, which is known and loved around the world. This gentle bedtime story, which has lulled generations of children to sleep, is the perfect first book to share at bedtime.

  • Mockingbird Song

    by Carol Thompson 

    2012 0 to 7 years 

    • Board books
    • Classics
    • Poetry and rhyme

    A beautiful retelling of the classic lullaby.

  • Bedtime with Ted

    by Sophy Henn 

    2017 0 to 4 years 

    • Board books

    Little ones will love following the story of Ted’s night-time routine – from splashing in the bath with penguins to having some milk with a tiger – in this colourful board book with flaps.