Picture Book Lists: Bedtime

"As the sun sets, a security guard arrives to help this sleepy little school get some rest."-- Provided by publisher.

Despite his name, Sleepy Sheepy is NOT sleepy. He'd much rather build with blocks or knit socks than go to sleep. Will Ma and Pa Sheepy ever get their sheepy to go to sleepy?

Pete the Cat wants to go to sleep, but his animal friends want to stay up and play. (description from the publisher)

Bedtime is near, but from the end of dinner until lights are turned off, it is not really time for sleeping until a child receives a special good night wish. (description from catalog)

After Milo's mom reads him three bedtime stories and he taps his dad's pictures three times, Milo sneaks out the window and travels far above the clouds to help the Keeper of Stars clean up the sky, in this magical story about the power of love and imagination. Published from Catalog.

When Dad forgets to check on Bunny one night, Bunny gets up to check on Dad. Published from Catalog.

The Moon tries to tuck in all the beaches around the world, but when one shoreline gets covered, another goes without, leading to a humorous struggle to satisfy everyone before bedtime.

At sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep. (description from catalog)

Aliens from all planets race to complete their quirky bedtime routines. (description provided by the publisher)

"t's the night before the school bell rings and the Goodnight Train is pulling into the station to help young dreamers prepare. With lunchboxes packed and outfits set out, the only thing left to do is drift off to sleep." (description from publisher)

A little mermaid, who is a terror of the deep - too fierce, scary and ferocious to follow The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime - resists going to sleep at every turn, in this uproarious underwater story. Published from Catalog.

This rollicking romp through the alphabet follows one very determined, wide-awake banana as he peels back the reasons why this shouldn't be a bedtime book. Published from Catalog.

Bunnies scamper, scurry, splash, zip, and snuggle as they get ready for bed. (description from catalog)

The Go-Go Guys do not want to go to sleep: they want to zoom around and do exciting things--but eventually it is time to go to bed.

"Welcome to a magical world of endless curiosity. You are a sleeping salamander. A dancing octopus. A speeding falcon…even a sneaking tiger and playful human child. As one dream slips into another, every page turn immerses you in the sensory wonder of the world and all its creatures, from the ocean depths to soaring skies, and everything in between. Each creature dreams and experiences life in a different way. Each is connected despite their differences. Poetic and universal in its gentle message of interconnectedness, Every Dreaming Creature yields deeper meaning with every read, offering new discoveries hidden within the acclaimed artist Brendan Wenzel’s dazzling, vibrant artwork." - description from publisher

"A pigeon comes up with many reasons why he should not go to bed."