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Top 10 Sleep Books for the Preschooler

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Created: June 21, 2007

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It's never too early to teach a child the joy of books. And it's never too early to teach a child about the importance of sleep. These books will help you do both, and they make excellent gifts.

1. The Sleep Fairy

This delightful little book - only 32 pages in all - is written for children ages 2 and up. But it's also written for tired, sleep deprived parents who spend night after night with children who won't sleep, won't stay in bed, and need to learn the rules of sleep.

2. Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book

Tells, in verse, what happens when all ninety-nine zillion nine trillion and three creatures in the world go to sleep.
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3. The Going To Bed Book

A lively group of animals aboard a boat prepare for bed by doing such things as brushing their teeth, taking a bath, and putting on their pajamas. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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4. The Napping House

This beloved and bestselling book from Audrey and Don Wood has been delighting children--and sending them off to bed with laughter and sweet dreams-for years.
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5. Papa's Song

Baby Bear can't fall asleep! No one knows what to do--not Grandma, not Grandpa, not even Mama Bear. But Papa Bear knows exactly what to do, and it begins with a magical ride in a wooden boat. With color illustrations throughout.
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6. Everyone's Sleepy

In this colorful board book about sleeping, all sorts of creatures get ready for bed. The final page includes an interactive lift-the-flap surprise for readers.
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7. New Rhymes for Bedtime

Lansky's gently humorous rhymes are an entertaining read for both parent and child, in this all-new board book form. Includes "Twinkle, Twinkle", "Rock-a-Bye Baby", "Star Light, Star Bright", "Wee Willie Winkie", and more.
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8. Sleep, Baby, Sleep

The old familiar words of this long time favorite lullaby, plus other sleepy time songs.
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9. Itsy bitsy Yoga

Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better, and Grow Stronger
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10. Close Your Eyes

In this gentle bedtime story, a father tries to lull his young child to sleep. Color illustrations accompany the text.
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What's Your Pick?

Do you agree with my picks for children's books? Does your child have a favorite bedtime book? Here's your chance to speak out on bedtime books to read to your little ones.

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