Pyjamarama: brilliant bedtime stories
There's nothing quite like a book at bedtime. It's the perfect end to the day, a chance to snuggle up and share the magic of stories together.
As part of Pyjamarama - our celebration of bedtime stories - we've put together a selection of picture books we think little ones will love hearing again and again before they go to sleep.
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Anna and Otis
Author: Maisie Paradise Shearring
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
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Anna and Otis
Author: Maisie Paradise Shearring
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
Anna and Otis, her pet snake, are best friends. One afternoon, Anna decides that she and Otis should explore the town, but Otis is…
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Five More Minutes
Author: Marta Altes
Interest level: 3-5
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Five More Minutes
Author: Marta Altes
Interest level: 3-5
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Adults are always saying things like: 'There’s no time!' and 'Five more minutes!' But little fox thinks there’s always t…
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For All the Stars Across the Sky
Author: Karl Newson Illustrator: Chiaki Okada
Interest level: 3-5
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For All the Stars Across the Sky
Author: Karl Newson Illustrator: Chiaki Okada
Interest level: 3-5
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Luna the little bear is yawning. It’s time for bed but Luna wishes she could fly like a bird, swim like a fish and be small like a…
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Hair, it’s a Family Affair!
Author: Mylo Freeman
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
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Hair, it’s a Family Affair!
Author: Mylo Freeman
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 5+
This celebration of black hair, demonstrating the variety of hairstyles found in a single family, is another delightful read from …
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How To Be A Lion
Author: Ed Vere
Interest level: 3-7
Reading age: 5+
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How To Be A Lion
Author: Ed Vere
Interest level: 3-7
Reading age: 5+
Leonard is a gentle lion: just because you’re a lion doesn’t mean that you have to roar. A book about ignoring the aggressive…
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In the Swamp by the Light of the Moon
Author: Frann Preston-Gannon
Interest level: 0-5
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In the Swamp by the Light of the Moon
Author: Frann Preston-Gannon
Interest level: 0-5
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A little frog sits by the pond with his guitar one evening, singing by the light of the moon. As different voices gradually join i…
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Jump and Shout!
Author: Mike Dumbleton Illustrator: Peter Carnavas
Interest level: 2-4
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Jump and Shout!
Author: Mike Dumbleton Illustrator: Peter Carnavas
Interest level: 2-4
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Clap, cheer, we’re going out! Walk, run, jump and shout! A group of toddlers and little children go out to play at the park and ha…
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Little Green Donkey
Author: Anuska Allepuz
Interest level: 3-6
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Little Green Donkey
Author: Anuska Allepuz
Interest level: 3-6
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Little Donkey loves, loves, loves grass! In fact, Little Donkey doesn’t want to eat anything other than grass for ever and ev…
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Once Upon a Bedtime
Author: David Melling
Interest level: 2-5
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Once Upon a Bedtime
Author: David Melling
Interest level: 2-5
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Once upon a bedtime, a long yawwwn floated down Sleepy Street. Rabbit is very tired indeed, and it’s time for her and her animal f…
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What Does The Crocodile Say?
Author: Eva Montanari
Interest level: 3-5
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What Does The Crocodile Say?
Author: Eva Montanari
Interest level: 3-5
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First days at nursery can be really hard for little ones and grown-ups. What Does The Crocodile Say? is a wonderful and …
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You're Safe With Me
Author: Chitra Soundar Illustrator: Poonam Mistry
Interest level: 2-4
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You're Safe With Me
Author: Chitra Soundar Illustrator: Poonam Mistry
Interest level: 2-4
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This simple story will comfort little ones and its soothing text will lull them to sleep. Accompanied with incredibly stunning and…
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