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Tuck in with These Bedtime Books from Astra!
Trouble getting your little one to sleep at the end of a long day? These books are the perfect addition to your pre-bedtime routine! From relaxing stories that will lull little ones to sleep to action-packed adventures sure to fuel their dreams, however your young reader likes to go to bed, Astra has just the right reads to help them snooze.
The Mixed-Up Owl by Marzena Sowa, illustrated by Joanna Lorho
Owl wonders why everyone else in the forest sleeps at night in this thoughtful, refreshing, and sweetly-illustrated story about how we learn to know ourselves.
“A soothing combination of timeless wisdom and atmospheric art.”—Kirkus Reviews
Where Do You Sleep? by Agnese Baruzzi
Going to bed becomes a fun, interactive game of discovery in this rhyming pull-the-tab book. Kids will uncover each baby animal’s sleeping place by sliding the tab — and learn the best place for themselves to sleep too.
Download the WHERE DO YOU SLEEP? matching activity
Check out Agnese Baruzzi’s first hit book, WHERE DO YOU POOP? for help with potty training!
Dragon Dreams by Roni Schotter, illustrated by Khoa Le
After a day of bickering with her sister, might a magical journey on a dragon’s back show a girl the path to peace and reconciliation? This rhythmically written, beautifully illustrated picture book is a celebration of imagination, of kindness, and of dragons.
“Makes for a great read-aloud [and] a calming plot for a good night’s sleep…”—Youth Services Book Review
Mermaids’ Song to the Sea by Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Renée Kurilla
From acclaimed poet Dianna Hutts Aston (An Egg is Quiet) and #1 NYT bestselling illustrator Renée Kurilla (Just Because by Matthew McConaughey) comes a charming book in which three adorable mermaids share bedtime blessings with the sweet creatures of the coral reef.
“Adorable….a very sweet bedtime read for any mermaid-obsessed youngster.” —Youth Services Book Review
Download the MERMAIDS’ cut and paste activity or find out your mermaid name!
Little Mouse Saves the Day by Jeff Smith
What’s that in the closet—a robber? A monster? A CAT!? This book about overcoming fears is the highly anticipated follow-up to Eisner award-winning author Jeff Smith’s Little Mouse Gets Ready and is both a perfect read-aloud and a book that kids can begin to read on their own.
“A satisfying romp for new readers building their own confidence.” –The Horn Book
New York Times bestselling author and Eisner Award winner Liniers brings his exuberant cartooning style and irrepressible sense of humor to the spooky folktales of his childhood, telling three from across Latin America.
The New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2024
ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List
A Bank Street Best Book 2025
“Liniers’ comics are funny and fanciful and whimsical and philosophical in the best sense.” — Matt Groening, The Simpsons