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by Peggy Rathmann

In this practically wordless bedtime story, a weary zoo keeper bids good night to his charges and then goes home to bed. He doesn't notice, however, that clever Gorilla has pickpocketed his keys and is letting the animals out of their cages, one by one.

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?

Series: How Do Dinosaurs

by Jane Yolen Illustrated by Mark Teague

In each playful spread of this read-aloud bedtime book, parents are ready to put their kids to bed — but these youngsters just happen to be dinosaurs!

Hush!: A Thai Lullaby

by Minfong Ho Illustrated by Holly Meade

This endearing book contains a Thai lullaby which asks animals such as a lizard, monkey, and water buffalo to be quiet and not disturb the sleeping baby.

Kitten's First Full Moon

by Kevin Henkes

From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for the very youngest. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it?

Owl Moon

by Jane Yolen Illustrated by John Schoenherr

A young girl and her father take a nighttime stroll near the farm where they live to look for owls. It is a beautiful night, a moonlit winter night.

Penelope Says Good Night

by Anne Gutman Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben

Children can pull the tabs on every spread and help Penelope get ready for bed. On one spread, Penelope is making a chocolate pancake. Kids can pull the tab and help her flip the pancake. Uh-oh, now it's on her head!

On another spread, kids can pull the tab and help Penelope wash herself in the bathtub.

Polar Bear Night

by Lauren Thompson Illustrated by Stephen Savage

Spare, lyrical text introduces the beauty of the Arctic and its inhabitants to very young children.

Russell the Sheep

by Rob Scotton

This is Russell.

Sometimes Russell is just a little bit out of step with the rest of the flock.

All the sheep are falling asleep — except Russell.

What's a sheep to do?

Russell tries everything . . . until, at last, he falls asleep.

Sleepy Bears

by Mem Fox Illustrated by Kerry Argent

Winter is here, and in winter, bears sleep. But how do you convince six not-so-sleepy bear cubs to go to bed? Mother Bear, of course, has found a way: with a cozy rhyme for each of them.

Sleep, Little One, Sleep

by Marion Dane Bauer Illustrated by Joellen McAllister Stammen

As a child prepares for sleep, her father describes sleep as various animals' actions. JoEllen McAllister Stammen's illustrations include pictures of spiders, mice, sheep, and other kinds of animals.

Sleep Tight, Little Mouse

by Mary Morgan Illustrated by Mary Morgan

As a little mouse tosses and turns in his bed of dried grasses, he imagines that other animals must surely have better sleeping arrangements. A bird's nest, a kangaroo's pouch, a polar bear's den — they all sound

Time for Bed

by Mem Fox Illustrated by Jane Dyer

Darkness is falling everywhere and little animals are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in for the night. It's time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle down under the covers.