Thematic Reading List: All About Nighttime

Nighttime is a mysterious and wonderful time of day. Though it can be scary, these books are selected to showcase the beauty and calm that come with nighttime. From bedtime to the animals that are awake during the night, young readers will enjoy these selections as they prepare for bed. These books are written for ages 0-5, but parents and older siblings will enjoy them, as well. The dark of night is a blanket through these books, welcoming children to slumber in peace and serenity.
Contributed by: Mary Lanni

	ABC Animals, a Bedtime Story By: Darice Bailer Illustrated by: Judith Moffatt Animals whose names start with each letter of the alphabet think up various excuses not to go to sleep at bedtime.
	Dot and Dash Go to Bed By: Emma Dodd Dash and Dot are getting ready for bed, but Dash doesn’t want to take a bath, and Dot doesn’t want to turn out the light.
	Good Night, Little Bunny: a touch-and-feel bedtime story By: Jane Yolen Illustrated by: Sam Williams Follow a little bunny as he puts on his pj’s, brushes his teeth, and gets ready for bed. Touch-and-feel elements throughout this sweet board book are sure to engage young readers as they follow this adorable bunny’s nighttime routine.
	Goodnight, Me By: Andrew Daddo Illustrated by: Emma Quay A baby orangutan says goodnight to each and every part of himself until sleep finally comes.
	Hoot! Hoot!: with big flaps to lift By: Sebastien Braun Five lavishly illustrated spreads, big recessed flaps, and a host of nighttime animals to spot, name, and mimic combine in this delightful little board book for the very young.
	Hop Along, Boo: Time for Bed By: Mandy Sutcliffe Illustrated by: Mark Sperring Belle and her rabbit, Boo, follow ballerinas, cowboys, pirates, and others on the way to their own cozy bed.
	How Many Kisses Good Night By: Jean Monrad Illustrated by: Laura J. Bryant A gentle tribute to the loving moments shared between mothers and young children as they prepare for sleep. It is an introductory counting book and a bedtime story that is complemented by interactive lift-flaps. On board pages.
	Monsters Dance By: Ann Hodgman Illustrated by: Hannah Wood The reader is invited to join friendly monsters as they stomp, clomp, spin, flap, and clap their way through the night in a monsters dance.
	Touch the Brightest Star By: Christie Matheson An interactive picture book showcasing the beauty of nighttime.
	Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Baby By: Sarah Ward A bedtime rhyme as animals prepare for bed. A peek-through pages board book.
	Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star By: no author Press the button to light the stars and watch them twinkle in the nighttime sky. The magic of this all-time classic is brought to life in this beautiful sing-along edition.