We think our sleeping story books make delightful gifts for every occasion. The soothing stories and messages of love and encouragement are perfect for making every child feel loved and settled at the end of a busy day – and likely to cause lots of cuddles. Our customers tell us they buy these picture books for all sorts of occasions – they’re ideal as a newborn baby gift but are also popular as a baby shower gift, baptism gift, and a unique birthday gift for a baby's first birthday – and beyond!

We might be a little biased here, but we believe it’s never too early to start reading to your little one. Their very first story time is sure to be a magical memory. Studies have shown that reading children’s books to your child from an early age can help them to develop sound recognition, which in turn boosts language skills and develops your child’s vocabulary. The sooner you make story time part of their bedtime routine, the more likely your child will find reading an important, enjoyable experience. It’s the perfect time to bond with your new baby as you wish them goodnight.

Now that’s the million dollar question! We think the best bedtime stories should have characters your child can relate to – which is why personalised books go the extra mile to spark a child’s imagination. Children’s books written in rhythmical rhyme will help soothe little ones to sleep, and they’re so much fun to read aloud together. We also think stories with special messages of love, courage and magic make perfect bedtime reading, and will fill your little one’s dreams with incredible adventures.

Bedtime stories not only help kickstart a child’s learning journey, they also help strengthen family relationships and foster a lifelong love of reading (hooray!). They can play a big part in establishing a healthy sleep routine for babies and toddlers, and also encourage school age children as they learn to read on their own and take their first steps into the wider world. Bedtime stories enable grown-ups to share love and life lessons with their little ones, just as they help little ones explore new feelings and experiences in a safe (and very cosy) environment. Ooh, we’re getting rather sleepy…