Best bedtime books for newborns (0-2 months)
Reading with your baby at bedtime can be lots of fun. It's also a special time for snuggling up and sharing a story: it's important bonding time.
However, we think the bedtime story's role in getting your little one to sleep can be the best part of a successful sleepy time routine. If you want to get your little one off to sleep, a soothing, sleepy story or poem can be a big help. Here are some of our top recommendations for sleepy time reads.
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I Heart Bedtime (Martha and the Bunny Brothers)
Author: Clara Vulliamy
Publisher: HarperCollins
- Martha has a lot of fun while getting her two brothers, Monty and Pip, off to bed!
- Colourful and detailed illustrations that young children will love to explore.
- Enjoy singing 'The Bedtime Bunnies Song!' together.
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Guess How Much I Love You
Author: Sam McBratney Illustrator: Anita Jeram
Publisher: Walker Books
Interest age: 0-3
Reading age: 0-3This modern classic is a wonderful story about love between a child and a parent, which is never too early to share with your baby. The repetitive text lends itself perfectly to a soothing bedtime read.
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Goodnight Moon
Author: Margaret Wise Brown & Clement Herd
Publisher: Two Hoots
Interest age: 0-3
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.
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Goodnight, Baby Moon
Author: James Mitchem Illustrator: Claire Patane
Publisher: DK
Interest age: 1-3
The simple story introduces young readers to the moon phases in a lovely, reassuring manner and makes a charming bedtime read.
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Baby Sparkle: Bedtime
Author: Dorling Kindersley
Publisher: DK
Interest age: 0-2
This simple board book about settling down for the night is a perfect accompaniment to a regular bedtime routine for babies, especially as they can follow along with the glittery detailing.
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Tickle My Ears
Author: Jörg Mühle
Publisher: Gecko Press
Interest age: 0-3
Jörg Mühle's Tickle My Ears is a great interactive bedtime story, made to help you bond with your child at bedtime. With an absorbing story and sweet illustrations, this is sure to be a go-to board book for the end of the day.
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A Recipe for Bedtime
Author: Peter Bently Illustrator: Sarah Massini
Publisher: Hodder
Interest age: 0-5
You're feeling sleepy, but how can you have the perfect recipe? Peter Bently's sweet lullaby will give you step-by-step instructions to the best bedtime ever.
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Mockingbird Song
Author: Carol Thompson
Publisher: Child's Play
Interest age: 0-5
A beautiful retelling of the classic lullaby.
