Bedtime · Ages 3-8
Stories for kids who won't sleep
For the child who is not tired, has had water, and would like to discuss it. These stories are structured to close a day rather than extend one.
Stories to read now
Ages 4-8 · 5 minutes
Counting Sheep Went On Strike
The sheep have made a sign. The sign says NO MORE JUMPING.
Ages 3-5 · 3 minutes
The Blanket That Would Not Sleep
Everyone in the room is asleep except one very stubborn blanket.
Ages 3-6 · 4 minutes
The House That Said Goodnight
One by one, every room in the house switches off.
Ages 3-6 · 4 minutes
The Sleepy Lighthouse
A lighthouse that has never once slept finally gets a night off.
How to get the most from these
The last page decides everything
A story that peaks at the end produces a second wind. Every story here puts its biggest moment in the middle and spends the final two pages winding down.
Same story, deliberately
Rereading the same story on consecutive nights is not a failure of imagination. Predictability is what makes a routine work, and repetition is how children get there.
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Frequently asked questions
Does one more story ever help?
Only if it is agreed before you start. Announce the number, keep to it, and the negotiation stops being nightly.
Should I use narration at bedtime?
Your voice is better if you have it in you. Narration is a good stand-in on the nights you do not, and it keeps the routine intact.