Bedtime

Elementary

Early Childhood

Language and Vocabulary

Vooks A to Z

Animals

A little boy has so much fun saying “Good morning”—to the sun, to the hills, to the chickens, to the pigs, to the grass, to the planes, to the cars, to the trucks, to the whole city, to everything in sight!—that by the time he’s finished saying “Good morning,” it’s time to say “goodnight!” 

Based loosely on the Comden & Green song “I Say Good Morning” this delightful story is by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Barroux and published by Blue Apple Books.


By the time this little boy is finished saying “Good morning,” it’s time to say “Good night!”


It's Time to Say Good Night

On the Farm

Sing-alongs and Music

Everyone's Reading

Mindfulness

Cozy up and settle in as all the critters on the ranch get tucked in for bed. After a busy day, the cowboy lullaby helps them all calm down and drift off to sleep.

“Close your eyes. Hum along to this lullaby song. Sweet dreams, little critters, sweet dreams.”

From the Texas Tenors, comes a soothing bedtime song, perfect for helping even the most restless critters settle in for the night. The Cowboy Lullaby comes from the book Moon’s on Fire!, the follow up to the popular Ruckus on the Ranch—From Marcus Collins and The Texas Tenors, with illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald, and published by Blue Cat Books.

Cozy up and settle in with all the critters on the ranch, as they are gently serenaded to sleep.

The Cowboy Lullaby

Foundational Reading

It’s nighttime and Buzzy needs to get ready for bed. First a bath, then getting tucked in. Bathtime can be fun, but what happens to all the water at the end? And, getting tucked in, that’s nice—but what happens when the lights are turned off? Bedtime is full of fun and sometimes anxiety too. Sweet little Buzzy helps little ones through the bedtime process, as he conquers his own fears and is able to sleep tight.

The Buzzy series focuses on issues that children face. With a rhyming story and charming illustrations, Buzzy’s Big Bedtime Book helps little ones explore their own feelings around bedtime. Published by Blue Cat, Buzzy’s Big Bedtime Book is written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated by Emily Bolam.


It's time for Buzzy's nighttime routine as he has a bath, is tucked in and gets ready for bed.

Buzzy's Big Bedtime Book

Spooky Season

Vooks at a Glance

Storyteller

Monsters can be wild! Monsters can be noisy! Monsters can be grumpy and selfish and scary! It can be hard for a monster to be good, but maybe they just need a little help!

With Monster, Be Good!, little ones are invited to lead some wily monsters into becoming more well-behaved, happy creatures. By taking charge, kids will gain behavioral self-recognition and see how certain actions can have negative consequences. And when a formerly grumpy-and-crabby monster turns and asks nicely for a goodnight kiss, give one—and enjoy the rest of the night!

Monster, Be Good! is published by Blue Apple Books with illustrations by Natalie Marshall.

Monsters can be wild and grumpy and scary! But with a little bit of help, monsters can also be good!

Monster, Be Good!

Little Princess

Princess is finding it difficult to get to sleep and Maid's snoring isn't helping!

Little Princess: I Don't Want to Go to Bed

Camp Vooks

Familius Presents

Storytime Favorites

5 Minutes or Less

Sick Day Stories

All Rabbit wants to do is play. All Sloth wants to do is sleep. This hilarious book will have kids young and old laughing along, as Rabbit continues to up his silly antics, in an attempt to wake up Sloth. Perfect for any time of the day, But First, We Nap shows the humorous side of what can be a common nap-time struggle.

But First, We Nap is written by David W. Miles and published by Familius.

*For those with photosensitive epilepsy concerns, there is a sequence containing flashing lights at 2:45.

Rabbit wants to play. Sloth wants to sleep. Who will win in this laugh-along nap-time struggle?

But First, We Nap

Poetry

"The day has gone, the soft moon is high in the sky, and all the animals around a sleepy farm house settle in for a peaceful night. Cozy up and drift off, as this beautiful bedtime story gently lulls you to sleep.   

With soft dreamy music, slow pacing and gentle comforting visuals, At the Stroke of Goodnight is the perfect way to bring clam and peace at the end a busy day. At the Stroke of Goodnight comes from world-renowned paper-cut artist Clay Rice, and is published by Familius."

The perfect end to a busy day. Cozy up and drift off, as this bedtime story lulls you to sleep. 

At the Stroke of Goodnight

Family 

Friendship

Be Brave

All Seasons

There are few things as powerful to a child as the kind and affirming words from a loved one. In I’ll Love You For Always, little ones are encouraged to carry these words with them wherever they go. Whether in sunshine or in shadow, in peaks or in valleys, in places unfamiliar or in places well-known—nothing can stop the love of a parent or guardian for their child.

This beautiful title encourages parents, guardians, or loved ones to not only speak words of affirmation to their child, but to write them down as well—to put their words into physical form, however simple or elaborate they may be.

I’ll Love You For Always is written by Peter Hinckley and illustrated by Lu Green, and is published by Familius, a values-driven publisher on a mission to teach, inspire and bring families together.

"Where'er you go, whatever you do... My love will keep surrounding you. It does. It always will."

I'll Love You For Always

Vooks Originals

Vehicles

Before bedtime, Big Truck tells Little Truck, “I love you with all of my heart”—but what does that mean? What if Little Truck lets Big Truck down, or makes mistakes, or has a bad day?

In this universal story of the unbreakable bond between parent and child, Little Truck tests the limits of Big Truck’s devotion and reassuringly learns that a parent's love is unconditional and everlasting. Adorable illustrations and sweetly personified vehicles add a silly dynamic to a dramatic and emotional poem.

“‘All of my heart’ means
That I’ll be with you —
Wherever you go
And whatever you do.”
 
Children will be profoundly comforted by the lovingly steadfast Big Truck who continually assures Little Truck that no matter what—or where—their love is eternal.

A Vooks Original, I Love You, Little Truck is a poetic bedtime story about a parent’s love for their child, no matter what their child may do. Written by David and Stephanie Miles, and illustrated by Natasha Molins.


“I love you with all of my heart.” A sweet bedtime story about the unconditional love between parent and child.

I Love You, Little Truck

Seasonal - Fall

S.T.E.A.M.

Little Red the fox and Hazel the gray dormouse are the very best of friends. They play together every chance they get. Fall is the perfect time to play hide-and-seek. Yet as winter approaches, Hazel starts to get ready for hibernation. Little Red doesn’t want their fun to end. He wants to play all winter long, not wait until Hazel wakes in spring.

Can Little Red find a way to keep Hazel up? To make the sun stay high, or make the forest hold its fruit? Maybe if Little Red tells a story. Come along as two friends settle in for sleep—even if they might prefer to play the season away.

A tender story of friendship and the joys of playtime, Before We Sleep is a metaphor for the ritual of going to bed each night. Throughout the narrative, reluctant sleepers are reassured that their loved ones will be there when they wake. Written by Giorgio Volpe, illustrated by Paolo Proietti, translated by Angus Yuen-Killick, and published by Red Comet Press.

With winter on the way and hibernation around the corner, a fox and a gray dormouse prepare for the long sleep.

Before We Sleep

Everyone’s favorite Bear in Underwear is ready to say goodnight and sleep tight… until of course the mosquitos bite! Bear and his friends are having a fun forest campout, complete with campfires, flashlights, games, and marshmallows. But, there’s also bugs and bug spray, lumpy rocks, scary sounds, and… rain! These silly underwearing friends are in for quite the adventure as they lay down to say goodnight.

Get ready to giggle! This silly goodnight story will have little ones laughing along as Bear says goodnight to everything in sight, including of course his underwear! Goodnight Underwear is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Todd H. Doodler and published by Blue Apple Books.


Bear is ready to say goodnight to everything in sight, including of course his underwear!


Bear in Underwear: Goodnight Underwear

Free Access

Kid at Heart

Dream Big

Be Creative

Be Caring and Kind

When a young boy finds a strange stick in the park, his life completely changes. The stick fills his mind with imagination and wonder, helping him achieve his dreams and live a happy and full life. But it's not until years later that he discovers the full meaning of the stick and the true power of giving.

Imagination lives in you! This beautiful story, created by silhouette artist and children's author Clay Rice, celebrates imagination and kindness. The calming imagery, heartfelt story and soothing tone make it perfect as a bedtime story or to enjoy anytime of the day. Published by Familius, The Stick brings a warm story to life that is sure to inspire little ones to dream big and share the gift of imagination with others.

A young boy finds a stick in the park that completely changes his life forever.

The Stick

Slumberkins Presents

Drift off to dreamland with Slumber Sloth. This gentle story encourages breathing and relaxation techniques, sure to calm and soothe restless little ones. The story can be used as a tool to promote sleep or manage anxiety. Using progressive muscle relaxation, children learn to relax their bodies and minds before bed.

Social and emotional development topics include:
Relaxation and Sleep
Mind-body Connection
Anxiety Management

Slumber Sloth is just one of many groundbreaking storybooks from the creative and highly celebrated minds behind Slumberkins. Their mission is to provide parents and caregivers with resources that promote early emotional learning skills for young children, while strengthening the parent child bond. Each Slumberkins book uses an interactive story time approach infused with therapeutic techniques and skill-building exercises.

Be on the lookout for even more Slumberkins storybooks coming to Vooks soon!

Slumber Sloth uses breathing & relaxation techniques, perfect for little ones at bedtime.

Slumberkins Presents: Slumber Sloth

Build Confidence

Of all the children that ever could be, you are the one made just for me. From a child's first uttered "Dada" to his or her first unsteady steps, nothing can adequately convey the joy and awe of watching the birth and growth of a new child. Filled with adorable illustrations and the refrain, "You are the one made just for me," Made for Me is a winning presentation of tender moments that tie a father and his new child together—forever.

Made for Me is written by Zack Bush and illustrated by Gregorio De Lauretis. The bestselling book is published by Familius.

Of all the children that ever could be, you are the one made just for me.

Made for Me

Seasonal - Summer

The sky is dark, the moon is high above. Trees sway softly as a gentle breeze warms the air. Grass tickles bare toes and feels cool underfoot. Fireflies flicker and glow under the dim light of the moon and stars. It is the perfect night for one of nature’s most magical light shows. 

Follow along with one little girl and her daddy, as they search for fireflies. A game of catch and release turns into a lesson in counting from one to ten, as the little girl sets the tiny glowing lightning bugs free. This gentle and calming book is filled with fun firefly facts and a rhyming, rhythmic story. It’s a Firefly Night is written by Dianna Ochiltree, illustrated by Betsy Snyder and published by Blue Apple Books.


When the moon is high and the stars are bright, Daddy tells me, “It’s a firefly night!”


It's a Firefly Night

Nature

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

One of us is a wind bird, a sky skipper, a diamond dipper, dancing on your string. Another is red, delicious—with a quick twist of your wrist, you free it from the tree. You gasp when one of us roars, mane exploding, sizzling—a lion of the sky. Two of us are knitted twins, soft as kittens, warm as hugs, waiting to hold your hands.

Who are we? Do you think you might already know? Come along for a colorful guessing game that features all four seasons. The answers hide in haikus, masked in riddles. Some are easy, some are hard to guess—but each one loves to be discovered just as much as the rest.

Beautiful and creative, Lion of the Sky manages to make poetry, haikus, and riddles accessible to young readers. The book explores all four seasons with striking visuals, adding an extra hint for each riddle’s answer. Written by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Mercè López, and published by Millbrook Press.

ANSWER KEY: 
SPRING: kite, umbrella, nest, flower bud, earthworm, puddle
SUMMER: dandelion, mosquito, sandcastle, baseball, fireflies, fireworks
FALL: school, pencil, apple, leaf pile, jack-o'-lantern, squirrel
WINTER: mittens, snow, ice skates, snow angel, star, snoozing bear

Sky skippers, tasty treasures, cold confetti, meadows of stars, and more—can you guess who we all are?

Lion of the Sky

Try not to laugh as you neigh like a horse or croak like a frog, purr like a kitten or squeak like a mouse. That's the name of this game: to be as silly as you can, but absolutely, 100%, no laughing. Not one single giggle. (Well, until the end maybe!)

Specially crafted to engage young children and ‘get the giggles out’, this book is perfect for winding down before sleep, or even anytime some good giggling is needed! The 'game' slowly progresses from energetic to quiet and still, helping little ones naturally calm down, while having some fun doing it.

The Giggle Game is written and illustrated by A.J. Cosmo, and published by Thought Bubble Publishing

Try not to laugh as you neigh like a horse or croak like a frog, purr like a kitten or squeak like a mouse.

The Giggle Game

Designed to calm and soothe little minds, these Vooks are perfect for bedtime.