I'm not currently in the middle of a chapter book with him so we've been working through our picture book stash. Which, somehow, we've been running low on ones from the library so, GASP, we've been rereading ones we own. Which considering I'm now buying a book for each boy for each gift giving occasion (Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthdays, Easter, adoption day), our picture book collection is growing even faster. We really should be rereading those more often!
I try to also read to Luke after school but that largely depends on weather (when it's nice he's outside a lot) or if cousins walk home from school with us (then cousins trump time with Mom), or if we're running any errands or have plans (not often since Sam getting his second nap is a pretty high priority). A lot of days only one of these story times occur. And there is just something weird about reading a book about bedtime in the middle of the afternoon.
Here are 12 books about going to sleep, night time, or, as can often be the case, not going to sleep even if it is nighttime. It's nice to see it's not just our kids.
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Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan Sayres, illustrated by Christian Slade
One of Luke's all-time favorite board books. A bunch of different kinds of trucks go through a bedtime routine (are we the only parents who have never sung songs to their kids before bed?). It's sweet and did get read at many points of the day when Luke was younger. (We own all the books in the series that have been released as board books, and Sam is probably getting the 4th for his adoption day this summer).
There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor by Wade Bradford, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes
Mr. Snore is JUST trying to get some sleep but every room he's sent to in the hotel doesn't work for him! Too damp, too many creatures, etc. Until he gets to the 13th floor. (And maybe nobody actually wants him sleeping in the hotel...with a name like Mr. Snore he's probably not a quiet sleeper.)
Hooray for Today! by Brian Won
When the moon is up Owl just wants to play but he is having trouble finding someone to play with him! Silly animals all want to sleep when it's nighttime! We've really enjoyed all three books in this "Hooray" series!
If You Were my Baby: A Wildlife Lullaby by Fran Hodgkins, illustrated by Laura J. Bryant
We bought this as a souvenir for Luke on one of our first family vacations with him. It's a sweet story of animals getting tucked in for the night, feeling safe, secure, and ready to sleep, just like your darling kids SHOULD be (how often does that happen??)
101 Reasons Why I'm Not Taking a Bath by Stacy McAnulty, illustrated by Joy Ang
Why would kids want to take a bath before bed? They probably aren't THAT dirty. Baths are a waste of time and very dangerous. I mean, you are almost guaranteed to turn into a prune. And who wants a prune for a kid? Really, it's just much better if they don't take a bath.
Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathman
It's night time at the zoo and the zoo keeper is making sure all the animals are snug in their cages. Except for the gorilla who has different plans for how the night should go.
The Night Gardener by Terry Fan, illustrated by Eric Fan
One morning a kid wakes up and finds the tree outside his windows has been trimmed into an owl. Over the next nights more topiaries appear around town. Although this gardener, who only works at night, disappears just as mysteriously as they came, they left a lasting impact.
Good Night, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony
Mr. Panda's friends all seem to have forgotten important parts of the bedtime routine. And nobody thinks Skunk skipping a bath is a good idea. Mr. Panda tries to remind them until Lemur (you can see why this series is a hit at our house) shows Mr. Panda that he missed something too.
Steam Train, Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
The dream train pulls into the station as the animals start packing up the cars. Told in a sweet rhyme that might put your kids right to sleep (please don't tell me if it's that easy).
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay up Late! by Mo Willems
The Pigeon just doesn't want to go to bed and he presents some very convincing arguments that might sound a little familiar if your kids are the type to resist sleep.
When the World is Dreaming by Rita Gray, illustrated by Kenard Pak
Looking into the moon light world of animals going to bed, this one has beautiful pictures. These animals might have normal looking resting places but unusual dreams.
Noisy Night by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Brian Biggs
It's a noisy night in this city apartment building! Ever resident can hear what is going on in the floor above them and are wondering what is going on! You climb along each floor to find out what is keeping a grumpy old man awake.
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