Best bedtime stories for baby

Grab your blanket and tuck in your teddy bear because it's time to settle down for the night. 

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With this list of soothing stories little ones will be calm and content as they fall asleep. Beautiful illustrations of cute characters will guide them to dreamland and foster a love of books from an early age. 

Bedtime Rhymes

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Treasury of Bedtime Stories

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Bedtime Stories

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I'm Not Sleepy

by Marion Cocklico

Discover the perfect bedtime companion with I'm Not Sleepy, a delightful interactive book that helps little ones (and their parents) navigate the nightly routine with ease.

Join little Ned and his mummy as they go through their bedtime routine, even though Ned insists he's ‘not a bit sleepy’. Watch as Ned clears away his toys, takes a bath, enjoys a story, and finally settles down with a lullaby in this fun-filled novelty book, complete with engaging flaps and mechanisms. Each page features helpful bedtime tips for parents and carers, endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With charming illustrations from Marion Cocklico, I'm Not Sleepy is the ideal bedtime book to share with even the most reluctant little sleepers!

The Big Steps series is designed to support toddlers and parents through everyday experiences. For more helpful tips, read No More Nappies: A Potty-Training Book, Can You Say Please?, and We're Having a Baby.

Night, Night

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Bedtime Stories For 5 Year Olds

by Helen Paiba

Bedtime Stories for 5 Year Olds is a rich and varied selection of heart-warming stories, perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime, by some of the very best writers for children. Great for reading alone or reading aloud - and for dipping into time and time again.

With stories from Berlie Doherty, Dick King-Smith, Joan G. Robinson, Adele Geras and many more, this book will provide hours of fantastic fun.

Bedtime Baby Cloth Book

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Five More Minutes

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Goodnight, Mr Panda Board Book

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