Reading stories is one of the best ways to bond with your child. Children learn so much from stories, and it won’t be long until they are turning the pages themselves and reading the story to you. Reading can get a child to read sooner, and it can help them develop a love of stories and books that will last a lifetime. One of the most popular times to read a story is at bedtime. When the day is done, mom or dad will cuddle up close and read their child a bedtime story.
When it comes to books for children, there is no shortage of options on the bookshelves and in stores, and every child has their favorite. However, if mom and dad are looking for those classic tales that they need to have on their child’s shelf, then these are the 9 best books to add to their bedroom library.
9 Goodnight Moon
This list starts with an absolute classic, according to Red Tricycle. This book has been on the bookshelves of children for almost as long as books have been around. The reason it remains to be popular is because of its simplicity. The light in the room gets dimmer as the story comes to an end, and your child will have fun trying to find the little mouse on every page.
8 Just Go To Bed
The Little Critter books have always been a classic, and this is one you will want to have on your shelf. This story tells the tale of our little friend who doesn’t want to go to bed, and he continuously tries to come up with a plot to get out of it every time. Mom and dad will get a kick out of dad’s efforts to get his little one tucked in for the night.
7 Kitten’s First Full Moon
This book is calming and a bit comical. It involves a small cat who mistakes the moon for a giant bowl of milk, and he tries with all of his might to get to that treat. Mom and dad can have fun with their child by thinking of other things that the moon could look like. Maybe cheese?
6 Where The Wild Things Are
Another classic book that should have a mandatory spot on the shelf is Where The Wil Things Are. According to Parents, this book will likely always remain a classic, and its tale of adventure is exciting but not too much that it will keep your child awake. The happy ending is enough to make them feel all comfortable and sleepy.
5 Pajama Time
Sandra Boynton is known for her wonderful board books, and while this one may be geared towards a younger audience, it is still good to have in case you need something in a pinch. Pajama Time has fun with all the different kinds of pajamas that one could wear to bed. This book is great if you are looking for a book that is a little more fun at bedtime.
4 One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
While any Dr. Seuss book could be considered an excellent bedtime book and a classic, there is something about this book that makes it a perfect companion for bedtime. The soothing rhymes can be helpful when it comes to helping little eyes feel heavy. The colorful world of underwater will always keep their attention.
3 I Love You, Stinky Face
While it may not be as well heard of as other books on this list, I Love You, Stinky Face is definitely a book that should be on that shelf proudly. The book is another tale of a young boy who is trying to put off bedtime by asking his mother if she would still love him if he looked like different creatures. The title of the book suggests that she would.
2 Guess How Much I Love You
According to Mom Loves Best, this simple-yet-classic book is the perfect bedtime read because of its important message. The story may be short and simple for children who are older, but it is an important message of unconditional love that every child should hear, and sometimes the best time to hear that message is when they are being tucked in at night by the person who loves them.
1 Llama Llama Red Pajama
The Llama Llama books have always been popular, but this is one that could bring reassurance to a child who is a little nervous about going to sleep at night. In this story, Llama Llama is worried when his mother leaves his room every night. He calls for her and every time he calls, she comes back to make sure everything it alright, tell him that he is safe, and it is time to go to sleep. The rhyming in the book can make this a soothing and comforting tale.
Sources: Mom Loves Best, Red Tricycle, Parents