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20 soothing bedtime books for kids

There’s sensory board books for babies, as well as books with all their favourite TV characters. Our stories will help establish the best bedtime routine for tots, toddlers and tiny troublemakers.

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Download our My Family, Your Family resources
Download our Hey Duggee bedtime badge chart
Books to help grow confident and independent children
Raising a relative’s child: advice to a younger me

Christmas gifts for children

Quality time reading together is the gift everyone will love. Choose from our range of bestsellers and classics for Christmas 2023.

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Our top children's picks

Books for ages 0-2

Books for ages 3-5

Books for ages 5+

Activities for kids

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Make allergen-free cupcakes and crispy bars
We’ve teamed up with Creative Nature to share these super tasty treats that are not only easy to make but are allergen free!
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The bumper list of kid-friendly activities and events
This list of handy apps, websites and recommendations will help you discover events and activities for you and your little one, whether you need a lively day out or just some rainy-day downtime.
Crafts & activities
Download a Sensational Butterflies colouring sheet
Inspired by Ben Rothery's beautiful book Sensational Butterflies, little hands can colour in and design their own butterfly with this downloadable sheet.

Books to help with home learning

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Raising a relative’s child: advice to a younger me
Kelly Taylor, Senior Campaigns Officer for charity Kinship shares her experience of being a kinship carer and what she wishes she knew at the start.
21 Questions
‘I devoured The Lord of the Rings trilogy in a week’: 21 Questions with Ben Rothery
The author and illustrator of Ben Rothery’s Weird and Wonderful Animals on inviting David Attenborough for dinner, having a sweet tooth, and his ideal superpower.
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The benefits of listening to audiobooks for kids
Senior Audio Producer and Yoto Daily frontman Jake Harris shares some of the benefits of listening to audiobooks and how you can incorporate them into your kid’s routine.

Our favourite audiobooks

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Bath, Book & Bedtime
We have everything you need to ensure you and your little ones experience some well-earned rest.
Get ready for school
We have a whole selection of books and activities to help support children on their learning journey.
Potty training
Discover all the best book recommendations for kids as well as helpful tips from experts.

20 soothing bedtime books for kids

Features

Download our My Family, Your Family resources

Download our Hey Duggee bedtime badge chart

Books to help grow confident and independent children

Raising a relative’s child: advice to a younger me

Christmas gifts for children

Our top children's picks

Recommended reading

12 books about friendship for little kids

The best books for little sports fans

9 books for little kids that help teach empathy

Books for ages 0-2

Books for ages 3-5

Books for ages 5+

Activities for kids

Make allergen-free cupcakes and crispy bars

The bumper list of kid-friendly activities and events

Download a Sensational Butterflies colouring sheet

Books to help with home learning

Features

Raising a relative’s child: advice to a younger me

‘I devoured The Lord of the Rings trilogy in a week’: 21 Questions with Ben Rothery

The benefits of listening to audiobooks for kids

Our favourite audiobooks

Discover more from Ladybird

Bath, Book & Bedtime

Get ready for school

Potty training

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