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.
Here are some of our top recommendations to share at naptime or bedtime.
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Animal Lullabies
Author: Mandy Ross Illustrator: Krisztina Kallai Nagy
Interest level: 0-5
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Animal Lullabies
Author: Mandy Ross Illustrator: Krisztina Kallai Nagy
Interest level: 0-5
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Mandy Ross's original poems are fantastic, with an appealing mix of everyday language and nonsense words!
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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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Little Boat
Author: Taro Gomi
Interest level: 0-3
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Little Boat
Author: Taro Gomi
Interest level: 0-3
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Little Boat is navigating the big sea all by himself. Will he make it through the storm? A gentle and reassuring adventure th…
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Mockingbird Song
Author: Carol Thompson
Interest level: 0-5
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Mockingbird Song
Author: Carol Thompson
Interest level: 0-5
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A beautiful retelling of the classic lullaby.
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Peepo!
Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Interest level: 0-3
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Peepo!
Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Interest level: 0-3
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- Much-loved picture book classic that delights babies, toddlers and their parents.
- Look through the holes to spot details from t…
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Sleep Tight, Teddy!
Author: Annie Kubler
Interest level: 0-1
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Sleep Tight, Teddy!
Author: Annie Kubler
Interest level: 0-1
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Board book with cuddly toy teddy to help with talking to your baby at bedtime
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Sweet Dreams, Maisy
Author: Lucy Cousins
Interest level: 0-1
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Sweet Dreams, Maisy
Author: Lucy Cousins
Interest level: 0-1
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A favourite with so many babies, Maisy the mouse and her friends admire the beautiful sunset before Maisy goes home to settle down…
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Teddy Bedtime
Author: Georgie Birkett
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Teddy Bedtime
Author: Georgie Birkett
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Colourful, rhyming board book for bedtime.
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Tickle My Ears
Author: Jörg Mühle
Interest level: 0-3
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Tickle My Ears
Author: Jörg Mühle
Interest level: 0-3
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Jörg Mühle's Tickle My Ears is a great interactive bedtime story, made to help you bond with your child at bedtime. With…
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