Spring 2026

A Feel Better Book for Little Sleepers

From the Series Feel Better Books for Little Kids

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 1
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

A Gentle, Reassuring Story to Help Young Children Feel Calm and Confident at Bedtime

This soothing, rhyming picture book offers young children a warm and supportive way to approach bedtime with comfort and ease. Through lyrical language and soft, inviting illustrations, the story highlights the many positive and magical aspects of nighttime while gently explaining why sleep is important for growing bodies. Designed for shared reading, the narrative helps children understand bedtime as a calm and caring routine rather than a challenge.

Written as part of the Feel Better Books for Little Kids series, this book presents simple, concrete strategies that support falling asleep, staying asleep, and feeling secure at bedtime. The tone is gentle and affirming, making the story accessible and reassuring for children and the adults reading with them. A Reader’s Note for adults provides additional information to support bedtime routines, address common sleep concerns, and help make evenings feel more peaceful and predictable for the whole family.

Key Features

  • Developmentally Appropriate Bedtime Support for Ages 3-7: Uses simple, reassuring language to introduce sleep concepts in an age-appropriate way.
  • Gentle Coping Strategies: Offers concrete and accessible ideas to help children feel calm and comfortable at bedtime.
  • Engaging Rhyming Text: A lyrical narrative that encourages relaxation and makes bedtime reading enjoyable.
  • Adult Guidance Included: Features a Reader’s Note with additional insight into bedtime routines, sleep fears, and nighttime transitions.
  • Trusted Publisher: From Magination Press, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association, experts in child development and emotional well-being.
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978-1-4338-4862-9
On pre-order until 04/07/2026
$18.99
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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 1
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books, Social Studies
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2026
Publisher Magination Press, American Psychological Association
Imprint Magination Press — American Psychological Association
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2026-04-07
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF067000, JNF024140, JNF053050
Dimensions 8 x 10
Guided Reading Level TBD
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Note to adults, and Original artwork

Author: Holly Brochmann

Holly Brochmann is an advocate for managing common mental health issues through therapy and exercise. She has a degree in journalism and enjoys creative writing. Holly lives in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Author: Leah Bowen

Leah Bowen has a master of education degree in counseling with a focus in play therapy. She is a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist in the state of Texas where she currently practices.

Illustrator: Shirley Ng-Benitez

Shirley Ng-Benitez loves to draw! Since 1998 she has owned gabbyandco.com, a design firm, and is now living her dream illustrating and writing picture books in the Bay Area, California.