Bedtime books for babies and toddlers 

Reading to a child from a very young age doesn’t only help with language development, it can also create a calm and familiar daily routine before bed. All the books recommended here end with sleep, making them perfect bedtime stories for babies or toddlers. Some have been working their magic for decades, others are newer stories featuring familiar characters.
All the books shown should all be available from most bookshops and online retailers - or try your local library!
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd 🌙
Sleep Tight Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 🐛
Peepo! By Janet and Allan Ahlberg 🧸 🎾
Goodnight Duggee 🐶
Night Night Groot by Brendan Deneen and Cale Atkinson 🪴