Pyjamarama: perfect picture books for bedtime
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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What a Day: A mindful moment for bedtime
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What a Day: A mindful moment for bedtime
Journey through the day to bedtime in this lovely, simple book, which reminds little ones that their adults love to spend time wit…
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Time to Go to Bed
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Time to Go to Bed
Ideal to share with toddlers at bedtime as part of a positive sleep routine, this lovely little picture book uses simple language …
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It's Time to Hush and Say Good Night
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It's Time to Hush and Say Good Night
Follow a father and child in an imaginative journey towards bedtime. Based on traditional Indian lullabies, this rhyming book is i…
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Arlo, The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep
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Arlo, The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep
A perfect bedtime book, Arlo, The Lion Who Couldn’t Sleep is tenderly illustrated in watercolour as always by Rayner, gi…
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Bedtime with Ted
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Bedtime with Ted
Little ones will love following the story of Ted's night-time routine - from splashing in the bath with penguins to having some mi…
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The Horse That Jumped
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The Horse That Jumped
A lyrical picture book about always making time for adventures and the importance of friendship.
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Blow a Kiss, Catch a Kiss
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Blow a Kiss, Catch a Kiss
A series of heart-warming modern poems perfect for sharing everyday feelings and experiences of babies and toddlers.
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Dare We Be Dragons?
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Dare We Be Dragons?
A dad is putting his young daughter to bed, and as he tucks her in, they both start to imagine all of the adventures they could ha…
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I Really Really Love You So
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I Really Really Love You So
Can Bush Baby find the best way to show love? A delightfully funny book that avoids cliché and sickly sentiment – but will certain…
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Five More Minutes
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Five More Minutes
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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Baby, Sleepy Baby
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Baby, Sleepy Baby
This soothing picture book lullaby celebrates the beautifully tender moments that families share with their sleepy babies at bedti…
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Constance in Peril
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Constance in Peril
Ben Manley and Emma Chichester Clark’s absolutely delightful story about a much-loved toy will strike a chord of recognition in al…
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Are You A Sleepy Monster?
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Are You A Sleepy Monster?
It’s sleepover time for little monsters – and the monster in this book is very excited to welcome readers to their special monster…
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Dinosaurs on Kitten Island
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Dinosaurs on Kitten Island
A group of bored dinosaurs head off for a playdate with adventurous kittens, but will it all end in cat-astrophe? A deliciously fu…
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Moose’s Book Bus
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Moose’s Book Bus
This delightful picture book, which celebrates the pleasure of sharing books, reading aloud and the importance of libraries, is su…
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Lulu's Sleepover
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Lulu's Sleepover
In this sweet instalment of the Lulu series, Lulu has a new adventure with her cousin Hani – her very first sleepover. …
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For All the Stars Across the Sky
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For All the Stars Across the Sky
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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How To Be A Lion
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How To Be A Lion
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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The Every Baby Book
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The Every Baby Book
Over the course of one day, we see many different kinds of families engage in the same similar routines: breakfasts, nappy changes…
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In the Swamp by the Light of the Moon
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In the Swamp by the Light of the Moon
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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Once Upon a Bedtime
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Once Upon a Bedtime
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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You're Safe With Me
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You're Safe With Me
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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