Books about being afraid of the dark

George is a lonely little boy who is afraid of the dark and finds it difficult to get to sleep at night. This wonderfully reassuring tale is sure to become a favourite bedtime read.

This is a lovely addition to the classic Handa stories, which are beloved by so many. In this, Handa is allowed spend the night with her friend Akeyo, when they hear some strange noises. Children will have great fun trying to mimic the animal sounds!

Lying in bed, Emily can hear lots of household noises which she discovers are made by a Thing who is afraid of things.

Can Loella overcome her fear of the dark to find her beloved unicorn friend? A beautiful picture book about friendship and facing your worries. 

Logan’s dragon is afraid of the dark. Can they reach the lights and fireworks of the Lunar New Year celebrations? A delightful story about facing childhood fears one step at a time. 

It’s starting to get dark but Rabbit doesn’t want to go to sleep, so he traps the Dark in his biscuit tin. Can the Dark convince Rabbit about the benefits of night-time and to let him out? The perfect book for little ones who might be a bit reluctant to put down their toys and say goodnight. 

Children and families will enjoy this calming lullaby of a book, with its gentle refrain, muted colours and fairy tale-like charm. It’s a great one for children who are scared of the dark, and it’s perfect for bedtime and settling down for the night. 

Little Bear just can’t get to sleep because he is afraid of the dark. A timeless classic that will soothe children’s fears.

The quest continues for Sam Wu to prove that he is not afraid of anything. This time he is out to prove that he is not by any means afraid of the dark… This series is going from strength to strength and is a great accessible read.

This large-format book is packed with incredible facts about the different flora and fauna that light up our world, from fireflies to anglerfish and even glowing mushrooms!