Around here, there’s not a whole lot we love more than an encouraging word. And these three authors have written some of our favorite books this year that share encouragement, Scripture, and God’s love to the next generation. Whether you read them snuggled under the covers as a bedtime story, wrap them up as a gift under the tree this Christmas for a niece or nephew, or share them with a friend, we know you’ll love the stories, illustrations, and truth behind these beautiful stories as much as the little ones in your life!
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It Will Be Okay by Lysa TerKeurst
One of the hardest life lessons for me to teach my kids has been on fear and worry. As their mom, I feel what they feel. I hurt when they hurt. I worry about their worries!
When one of my daughters was seven, she suddenly became afraid to get up on a stage in front of her school. This was something she’d loved before, yet anxiety was paralyzing her now. As we drove to school, I told her I’d sit on the front row so she could keep her eyes locked on me. My presence could give her reassurance, and my smile could give her courage. It worked great because I was there, in person. But as my kids have grown, I’ve had to get more creative. I’ve needed to be intentional in helping them find this same assurance and courage to face their fears by keeping their eyes on God and turning to Scripture.
And that’s how It Will Be Okay was born. I needed a story to illustrate for my kids how we can trust God in the midst of fear and understand He is still good even when life doesn’t feel good. Also included are 10 Scriptures parents can memorize with their children to help them overcome fear and change.
This story can be translated into the unique fears and worries kids are facing today. And then hopefully they can carry this lesson into the days ahead that will no longer end with bedtime stories!
For Such a Time as This by Angie Smith
In For Such a Time as This bestselling author Angie Smith retells 40 powerful stories of biblical women such as Esther, Rahab, Mary, Martha, and many others, that help young girls to learn memorable lessons in perseverance, obedience, and faith. At the end of each story, a unique section titled “He, Me, She” will help girls to connect more directly and deeply with the stories and will also give parents an opportunity to pray a Scripture-based prayer over their daughter. This collection of stories is a wonderful way to promote family interaction and to have special moments focusing on God, His plan and purposes, and learning to incorporate His truths into daily living.
“My hope is that our girls will see that these are not just Bible stories but our stories. They are stories of great mercy and grace . . . put here to guide our daughters through their own walks of faith, passed down to them for such a time as this.”
God Made Light by Matthew Paul Turner
As a father, one thing I noticed early on while reading to my son was that there seemed to be a shortage of fun, easy-to-read, creative, and age-appropriate books about God. Oh, we read lots of books about God. But out of those that we read, so many of them failed to inspire the same moments that wockets and pockets or llamas or quirky odes to the moon seemed to inspire.
So I set out to change that and wrote the book God Made Light. And after 11 publishers turned it down, my wife Jessica (you might know her from here at (in)courage) and I decided to self-publish it.
Our goal was to create a book and product line that reminded our little ones that God delights in who they are. I wanted God Made Light to be simple, fun, rhythmic, and full of color. I wanted to do this for all of our kids. And for all of us. I wanted to do this because all of us need a little more light in our lives.
‘Cause you’re just like the sun and the moon in the sky
You’re as lustrous as twinkles that dazzle the eye.
You’re as splendid as lightning when it flashes so bright
‘cause on the day you were born, God said, “Let there be light!”
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Update: this giveaway is now closed and the winners have been notified via email! Thank you so much for all of the amazing comments you took the time to share with us – we just loved learning about the books that inspired you as a child – and we’ve added quite a few to our own bookshelves because of your suggestions!
What would a post about our favorite children’s books be without a giveaway? Yep, that’s right! Five of you will win a book bundle that includes all three books! That calls for hot chocolate with extra marshmallows in our book! We’ll randomly select winners on Friday (12/12) so don’t wait to enter.
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post and tell us: what was your favorite bedtime book as a child?
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Elizabeth H says
These all look like such fantastic books. I’m an adult and I know I would love to read copies just for myself regardless of the kids in my life! We all need a reminder now and then (for me, just about every day) that it’s going to be okay!
My favorite bedtime book as a child was my book of fairy tales (the originals, weird Grimm endings and all) with gorgeous watercolor illustrations. I still treasure that book.
Beverly Vance says
I can’t remember a favorite but our home was always filled with books. But I remember the first book my daughter read to my mother was “the giving tree” by Silverstein; she called my mother to read it to her over the phone. We lost my mother to ovarian cancer in 1995 when my daughter was 6; but this is one of her dearest memories and one she still talks about.
Tricia says
I’m going to be real….I didn’t have a favorite bedtime book, to be honest I can’t recall having bedtime stories 🙁
This collection of books looks awesome, what a blessing. I have a daughter that loves to read and we spend 15 min each night reading a devotional or short story together. It’s about the bonding time. I find her heart opens up at bedtime and we have rich discussions then. It’s a sweet time
Kaylie says
My parents didn’t do bedtime stories, but we always sang twinkle twinkle little star and then recited Psalm 103: 1-2. Those memories are precious to me!
Lisa Derrick says
Reading and Bible stories are a big part of our bedtime routine. I never was read to as a child so I love to read to our son. God made light sounds like a book I would love to read to him
Blessings
Jess says
I honestly don’t remember doing bedtime books!
Jessica says
My favorite book was Hop on Pop!
Kat says
My favorite bedtime story, especially around the holidays, was a book about a little boy who was searching for the Christmas star. He looked all over, meeting all sorts of people, but just couldn’t find the star that he was looking for. If I remember correctly, he eventually realized that by helping the people he met, he realized that Christmas was in him, just like God. I definitely not doing it justice here! I don’t even remember the title – I’m going to have to call my mom to find out!
These are such good books to be giving away! I’ve been eyeing these books for some time now and would love to win!
Karen says
Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb was my kids all time favorite. After 26 years, we can still recite it from memory! 🙂
Valerie says
My mother never read to me but I read to my own kids and their favorite bed time stories are the Laura Ingalls Wilder books.
Lacey C says
I didn’t have bedtime stories as a kid but I read to myself constantly and LOVED Roald Dahl and babysitter’s club (wow) 🙂
Becky J says
It was a poem that my 42 year old brother and I (46) can still recite from memory – haha – “The Owl and the Pussy Cat” 🙂 LOVE the books – thanks for the chance to win! Merry Christmas one and all! xo
Wendy Roberson Welch says
I don’t remember what my favorite was as a child, but my favorite to read to my son was “The Kissing Hand”. Even though he’s 17 now, occasionally he will indulge and sit by me on the couch as we reread it. Memories I will cherish forever!
Debbie Edmondson says
Hallelujah! Thank you for writing these books for children. I have three grandchildren 12, 11, and 8 years of age; I am always trying to find a special book for each of them with a message of how AWESOME our God is. These will be perfect for us to read, discuss and for them to take home and enjoy too.
Praising the Lord for your marvelous gift.
With great appreciation and admiration,
Debbie
Lori Ausmus says
I honestly don’t remember having a bedtime story read to me. However, I read to my boys and their favorite book was Milk and Cookies by Frank Asch. I now have grandchildren and purchased copies of the book for them recently, so their daddies can carry on the tradition.
Susan M says
Awesome books! My favorite book as a child was a book called ‘Caroline’ that my sister had received as a gift. It had the coolest illustrations! It was about a girl named Caroline and her menagerie of animal friends. I wanted to get it for my kids when they were little but I can’t find it anywhere…
mongupp says
I loved Treasures in the Snow by Patricia St.John.
Kate Headley says
My favorite, still to this day, is The Biggest Bear. But now, the Narnia collection is becoming a huge hit in our home.
Kate says
I loved Alexander and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day! I have wanted to go to Australia ever since I was 5 because even though his mother said that bad days even happened in Australia, Alexander’s refrain always stuck with me. I also fell in love with the story of Anne of Green Gables that my mom read to me cuddled in bed and later watched the mini series with me cuddled on the couch. In college I wrote a paper on Anne and I am now reading it to my 3 children!
Joyce says
I didn’t have many books growing up post depression. These books sound wonderful. I have three great grandchildren with another on the way. Would love to have these books,. Thanks for introducing them along with the opportunity to win them.
Christmas blessings to all…..
ro elliott says
what a treat to have these for my grands… I don’t think I ever had one book read to me… my parents did the best they could… but this kind of interaction never happened… so when I became a mom… I was a reading machine… some of my favs to read with my kids… Aunt Vera Bedtime stories… Little Pilgrims Progress… Little House… and so much more 🙂
Jennifer D. says
I grew up loving to read “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. I remember reading this so often it was memorized. These books all sound absolutely fabulous.
Kelly W says
I have always loved reading and still do… though it’s much more difficult with a little one! I’m praying that he will love reading as he grows older, too, and this bundle of books looks like they would be a wonderful addition to our book shelf!
My favorite bedtime story memories are of when my grandma (Meme) would read and read and read to me when I stayed at her house. My favorite was “The Wizard of Oz”… and she has the best story-reading voice! Special memories…
Carolyn says
My favorite book as a child was a book of poems my grandmother had. I would get that book off the shelf every chance I could and read all of the poems over and over.
Theresa Hartman says
My favorite book as a child was, “Are You My Mother?” 🙂
Lori H says
I don’t recall bedtime stories, but we always said prayers together. I read Goodnight Moon so many times that I can still recite it word for word, 20 years later:)
SueC says
My favorite as a child (and well into adult years) was Little Women. These books are ones I would read myself, but I guess I’ll share with my grand-nephews. Wishing a Happy, Holy Christmas to all!
Candace Ledbetter says
I honestly don’t remember bedtime stories as a kid. Some of my favorites to read to the kids I work with are the “There was an old lady who swallowed…” and “Maybe a Bear Ate It”.
Amy says
I was such a reader as a child but one book stands above the rest “Mrs. Duck’s Lovey Day.” I still read it to my girls.
I have a 7 year old girl who is just starting to notice the differences between her friends and herself. She is noticing that so and so points her toes in gymnastics, etc. and she doesn’t. I am working hard to keep her noticing her own greatness and I think these books would help a lot!
Barbara says
Dr Suess’s Sleep Book
Lynnette B says
The Wind in the Willows
Dorothy Cook says
My favorite bedtime story was “The Sugar Creek Gang” series that Mother would read to my brother and me and stop at an exciting place and close the book and we had to wait until the next night to hear how the story ended. I am new to (in)courage but am finding it a delightful experience. Thank you. Dorothy
Cathy says
The Jungle Book
Terri C says
My favorite childhood books are any of the “Little House On The Prairie” books. My Mom would read these to my sisters & I!
Jeanette A says
My mom used to read us the poetry of Shel Silverstein.
alyssaz says
I.don’t think I had one particular book I read for bedtime. Each night was a new chapter book! These three books would be an excellent edition to my baby’s nighttime routine. Or as presents!
Emly says
My favorite bedtime book was “A Hole is to Dig”. I remember it fondly.
Sara says
I loved anything Little House on the Prairie. My kids love our Bible that is a graphic novel. Comics are always a hit!
Jen says
I don’t remember doing bedtime books, but we did read Keys for Kids (a family devotional) each night as a family. 🙂
Yolanda says
I grew up in an underdeveloped country, we had no library, no bookstores, my mother did not read a book to me and none especially at bedtime. However, their examples are bookloads for me–their sacrifices for all of us, the love, hope, prayers, faith. We made do of whatever resources we have…this was more than a book could teach me.We live, trust in God’s providence and unconditional love. Now that a huge book of life for me to enjoy for a lifetime…
Anna Sangrey says
Good Night, Gorilla. So lovely. 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Lori dunham says
My favorite were the golden rule booksZ we had the whole set and just loved reading them.
Sharon Wrigley says
What a great group of books that you have listed..
I guess my favorite would have to be “Little Red Riding Hood”. I was always happy when that big bad wolf was recognized…
God bless, have an awesome day,
Sharon
Heather says
All these books sound great. Growing in faith has worked its way too far down my list, so Im attempting to reprioritize! As a child, my favorite bedtime story was actually more like Storytime. My grandmother was an English professor. She told creative and one of a kind, exquisite bedtime stories. They had beautiful make believe characters, with a story line that was always encouraging and uplifting. I miss her. I miss the stories also!
Tammy says
I would love to read these books to my 4 girls. My favorite book as a child was The Great Cookie Thief! I also loved Hide and Seek with Grover.
Loan N says
I didn’t have bedtime stories as a child, but one of my favorite daytime books was The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats!
K. Yeager says
Having two teachers as parents, I was exposed to new books on a regular, if not daily basis. And, I loved having the “new”. But, for those times I wanted “known”, it was the poems & books from Shel Silverstein. They were fun & funny and, often, taught simple lessons. Thank you-I have a smile on my face, remembering.
Breanne Mashek says
My favorite childhood book was Charlotte’s Web
Sheila Blackwell says
Ever since I was a child I have enjoyed reading and now I have the opportunity to share that love with my “Grands”! I so enjoy reading to my granddaughters and one of my favorites is “Love You Forever.” Thank you for writing these amazing stories that I hope I will be able to share with my granddaughters!
Jeffery says
Honestly, I can’t remember what my favorite books were, but my kids have developed a love of reading that I’m very grateful for. We’ve inherited a lot of books from my mom (a retired schoolteacher), but none of them are faith-based. These would be great to add to our collection! Thank you for the opportunity!
Jen B says
We had a bunch of books but I think the “go to” one was a Sesame Street book.
Diane says
The LIttle Engine That Could!
love your books
Christy C. says
My mother always read Bible stories to us at bedtime out of Egermeier’s Bible Story Book. We loved the pictures and the stories!
Thanks for the opportunity to win these great children’s books!
JQueen says
I don’t remember specific books; just that my mama snuggled me close and read to me. Blessed childhood!
Sarah Jo says
Mum read through the Bible, Genesis through Revelation, one chapter aloud each night with me when I was little (and when I was bigger, too…) We’d finish it and then start over.
Katie Reid says
My favorite bedtime book as a kid was Lyle the Crocodile. I wish these books would have been around then! What great gifts these are for the Christmas season.:) Thanks for the chance to win!:)
Sheila Harris says
One of my favorites was Miss Suzy, Miss Suzy was a little gray squirrel who lived all by herself and some bullies chased her away. I also remember reading Little Bear. My favorite with my kids are the Kissing Hand and How Much Do You Love Me? I’m so silly, I almost start to choke up each time I read these to my kids. Thanks for the chance to win. In God’s Love, sheila
Leah says
I have so many favorite bedtime stories from my childhood! Some of my favorite memories have to go along with the Laura Ingalls Wilder series, though – once we started getting a little older and graduating to later bedtimes we got to take turns having those read to us by my Daddy.
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway – these books all look amazing and I would love to own copies!
Chasidy says
I loved books & reading as a child but my parents didn’t do bedtime stories… so I can’t say I had a favorite bedtime story. I would love to win these books to share with my children.
Elaine Pool says
I used to read my sister “The Monster At the End of This Book” (starring loveable, furry old Grover) every night – does that count? 🙂
Myllysia says
I don’t remember bedtime stories growing up,we probably had a few but not consistently. in my own house all 4 of us love reading so bed time stories have been with this from the beginning. 14 years and counting.We love Bible stories expescially reading to each other.It’s the best snuggle time of the day.
Jen W says
The book series I remember reading at bedtime was the Little House on the Prairie series. I would love to read these new books to my three children. Merry Christmas!!!
Denise says
My favorite story at bedtime growing up was usually a fiction that took me somewhere else within the pages. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Joyce A VanCamp says
I didn’t get bedtime stories – but whenever I was at the Dr’s office (which was every week) I would have my mom read, Green Eggs and Ham. To this day it is still my favorite book.
Shawnna says
I love all of the golden books!! Pokey little puppy was one of my favorites. I believe childrens books are so important,of course they were when I was a kid in the 80’s but really especially now days because it’s so tempting to run to the T. V. and alot of kids have phones and I pads. So it’s so much better to be reading.
Mippy/Sabrina says
I don’t remember having bedtime stories. My mom did read to me though. I’ll say my favorites were all the fables, Cinderella, and Dr. Seuss books.
Charlotte says
We didn’t read bedtime stories. I have always loved ready so I always was reading something at bedtime.
Crystal K says
Don’t remember being read to at bedtime, but we certainly read to our girls. Lots of Pooh books.
Julie Randolph says
I’m another of those girls who didn’t have the bedtime-story-with-Mom/Dad experience growing up. BUT, I had a wonderful grandmother, my Mimi, who always made bedtime special with prayers and or a Bible reading. And we all know the Bible is THE best book around! 🙂
Susan Gruener says
OMG (Goodness)! I realize I’ve ALWAYS loved books and reading as you asked what our favorite bedtime book was when we were little…and I still have mine! I’m 63 and it’s on my bookself wall. It’s called “365 Bedtime Stories”. I have no idea how old it is and I couldn’t find the copyright date in it…also the last pages from Dec. 27th to Dec. 31st have been ripped…but it’s still so special to me.
Thanks for this great post!
Merry Christmas!
Joe longo says
I read voraciously as a child and still do!!
Joe longo says
I read voraciously as a child and still do!
Andrea says
I loved any Bernstein Bear book when I was little!
Leah says
At Christmas time I loved reading The Night Before Christmas! I cannot wait to read these books to my kids!
nicole says
Good Night Moon
and The Bible in Pictures For Little Eyes!
Amy says
My favorite books were “Five Minutes Peace” and later in life the Chronicles of Narnia.
jamie says
raggedy ann! i memorized it from my mom simply reading it to me. i have the book on my desk along with my other childhood favorites!
Jessica Mumford says
Toad and Frog!
Leslie says
I remember falling asleep to poems by Shell Silverstein.
Lyn says
Dr. Seuss! Yertle the Turtle, Horton Hears a Who and Marvin K Mooney Will You Please Go Now! 😀
Sarah says
Parents never read to me much before bed as a child. I only remember one time when my mom read with me, and it was a chapter book and I don’t remember what it was. But I loved that time. Otherwise, my favorite bedtime book as a teenager, that I read to myself, was anything Jane Austen.
Debbie Werly says
I love it! I am always on the hunt for books for my Littles to lead them to Jesus. Thank you!
Lindsey Bell says
I LOVED books, so it’s hard to choose. Probably Goodnight Moon.
Jessica Allen says
It wasn’t just one. It was a tattered collection of nursery rhymes and stories that belonged to my mom when she was a child. I still have that well-loved book !!!!
Laura says
No bedtime stories in my house but my first grade teacher read us Charlotte’s Web and then my love of books was birthed.
Lee Foltan says
My favorite childhood book was from my Aunt in Vienna, Austria, whom I never met, but my parents named me after her (my full name). She would keep in touch with our family with many photos and letters in those days. She sent me a book “Engerl’s Tageslauf” in Vers und Bild von Grete Scherer. (It was a story about a busy little Angel). It was written in German but my Dad interpreted it for me and the pictures (Bild) were wonderful. It was a blessing for me. I still have this little book, and have just now looked at it again. :
Martha T. says
I have always liked books and do not remember having some just for bedtime. Now though, it can be hard to stop reading at bedtime!
Jessica says
I remember my dad reading “Put Me in the Zoo” over and over and over again. Now I read it to my kids.
Rosa Fleming says
These all look like wonderful books to share with the little ones I know.
Lindsey H. says
I really don’t remember my parents reading me bedtime stories, but I remember me reading books to my little sister (5 1/2 years younger) at bedtime and our favorites were the Andy Ant and Christopher Churchmouse series.
Merritt says
What wonderful new books! I’m about to be a new mom and the days of bedtime stories feel so long ago. These would be a great addition to my child’s library. One of my favorites as a child was “Madeline.”
Angie Tripp says
My favorite memories were of The Berenstein Bears series- my sisters and I read them over & over. And now, my girls do the same 🙂 would love to win your bundle!!
Carmen N says
I know we had stories all the time – not just at bedtime but I don’t remember having a favorite. We read a lot of Golden Books and Dr Seuss.
JJ says
Mom told my sister and I bedtime stories about the adventures of two little girls. As an older child I loved reading the Mandy series. I remember counting down the days to the next one being published.
Angie says
Mine was Splish, Splash and Splush. 3 little ducklings who were afraid to get wet so someone gives them little rain slickers and boots! They are so cute. I’m 54 and I still have that book.
Brenda says
My favorite bedtime stories as a young child was a book of 365 Bedtime Stories that my mother read to me.
Jessica Gantenbein says
My favorite book as a child was the ugly swan, I related to that swan! I didn’t fit in and very much felt ugly and unloved. I remember being so surprised by the ending, the book emotionally stuck with me, felt it was telling me I was a beautiful swan just you wait and see, you won’t always feel this way and you will be seen.
Traice says
My favorite book as a child was the Little House Series. I have a wonderful memory of my mom taking my sister and I to the grocery store in our pajamas so we could see what “head cheese” was.
My boys favorite memories of their dad before he passed away are when he read to them. What a precious memory it is for me too!
Kathy Robinson says
I enjoyed Janet Oak’s children’s animal stories and love reading to my kids 🙂
Michelle Barrett says
Hi! My favourite bedtime book growing up was ‘Emily’s Moo’. It was about a cow who lost her Moo and ate all kinds of foods and did all kinds of things to finally get her Moo back! I loved it so much I memorized the whole thing! So well actually, Mum really thought I could read when I was 4!
Rebekah says
These look amazing – what a treat. I always loved when my mom read me the Little House on the Prairie series. But I think the Tiger in the Teapot will always have the #1 spot in my heart.
Martha says
My favorite was “Andy and the Lion”
Tristi says
I didn’t really have a favorite bedtime book as a child but I LOVED The Mandie series by Lois Gladys Leoppard when I was a tween.
Mila Ballew says
Any book I had in my hand at bedtime was probably my favorite at that time 🙂 If I had to pick one … probably Charlottes Web. My grandkids love the Eric Carle books now.
Patricia Hawes says
I’m ready to read these.
Julie says
my dad would make up stories better than any book i had at home. i wish i would have written them down!
Tiffany Ingram says
I always adored “Corduroy”. It didn’t matter how many times I read it, or had it read to me; it didn’t get old. It’s a classic, and now I enjoy reading it to my daughter. What a blessing!
Jeanine says
My mom always read out of bigger books. I really liked Heidi. That was long ago. My own children loved hearing from the Boxcar Children series. We also read the Janette Oke series for children and that was full of great life lessons.
Cheri Hennig says
Blueberries for Sal! My two year old loves it, too! We just got God Made Light, though, and it’s turning into a family favorite 🙂
Michelle Nettles says
My favorite that I can remember was “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendack. I still love that book. 🙂
Meg says
I have vivid memories of my mother reading me Anne of Green Gables. That series is still one of my favorites to this day 🙂
Court says
I remember my mom reading The Chronicles of Narnia (bit by bit, night by night)… it was a magical time of cuddling around the heater with my siblings, wrapped up in an amazing adventure!
Devin says
I don’t know that I had a favorite bedtime book. I’ve always been a bookworm and I love them all! I did always love when my mom would read me The Boxcar Children series, though.
Cindy Walters says
Even now when my daughter who will be 15 in the spring, starts to talk about books she has read and I give a comment back, it allows us to reminisces about when she was younger and I read to her. God is so good to me and letting me share Him with her through His word.
Gail nelson says
I’m sure I was read to a lot when I was really young , but can’t remember any titles. Ones I read to my children were lullabies and lightning bugs, the tale of the mouse. and are you my mother?.
Jamie says
Honestly, I don’t think I had bedtime books. But I loved “Anne of Green Gables” a lot!
michelle h says
hard to pick a favorite, but probably the little house on the prairie series!
Susan Jenkins says
God made light is already on my Christmas list and I have 3 daughters so I know Angie Smith’s book would be perfect as well. What a great selection. I always loved a little known book called 5 bed for bitsy about a puppy growing up and also loved the pokey little puppy.
Teresa Bellinghausen says
i don’t remember ever being read to at bedtime. However, I read to my children every night, and my favorites were anything by Dr. Seuss or books about the Berenstain Bears. Now I get to carry on the tradition with my granddaughter!
Tiffany says
My favorite bedtime story was Green eggs and ham.
Tessa says
Rachel’s rainbow was my favorite book growing up! I have been wanting these books for my kid {and for me}!
Vanessa says
I can’t remember what I loved but my daughter loves her storybook bible and a ballerina book 🙂
Sarah Knepper says
I loved Where The Sidewalk Ends and The New Kid On The Block. Both poetry books. My mom was an English teacher so we had a very wide variety of books in our home. Dr. Seuss books were also bedtime favorites!
Sara says
I would beg my Mom every night to read me Morris the Moose Goes to School. And now I read it to my little girl!
Karissa says
I have already read “it will be ok” to my 4 year old son several times and he loves it! We borrowed it from the library…honestly it is great for adults too!! My favorite book as a child were Berenstein bear books 🙂
Lanissa says
My favorite bedtime story growing up was Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss.
Jada Schiessl says
My fave was a book about Strawberry Shortcake. Not very exciting but bedtime books are a necessity for my 4yo & were for my now 17yo. Books grow the mind. These grow the mind of Christ.
Deborah says
I loved the Little House on the Prairie books! They are the reason I love to read.
Ashley says
I would LOVE to bless my kids with these amazing books! I loved any sesame street book when I was little. 🙂
Becky Gillis says
My favorite childhood bedtime books were any of the Bernstein Bear books!
Yvette says
Books weren’t part of bedtime at my home. However, I do remember a very fancy and dreamy book of fairy tales that I loved to look through. I can’t recall anyone reading it to me. I hope I just have a horrible memory!
Noelani says
My favorite book as a child was, “I’ll Love You Forever”.
Syndal says
We didn’t read stories when I was a kid, but I became a library enthusiast in elementary school and the librarian would have books waiting for me every week! I love the old American Girl books and as an adult, whenever I have guests who spend the night, I always offer to read to them one of the many children’s books that I have now (have to make up for lost time!). Each Christmas the group of women I am friends with gets each other a children’s book, as we all desire to be foster parents/are foster parents/ or are in the process.
Andrea Clarke says
I don’t remember a favourite bedtime story, but I do remember my mom reading is the illustrated Bedtime Bible story books. I’m sure they were good.
I love bedtime story time now with my kids. Maybe they’ll remember. ❤️
Leslie says
i don’t remember having a specific bedtime storybook but most nights we would read from a family devotional and often at bedtime my dad would make up his own stories. He passed away in 2012 and while I don’t always remember details, his stories were always my favorite.
I love all these authors and would love to share these books with my niece and nephew
DeNae says
I can’t remember a specific bedtime story from my youth, but my favorite bedtime books to share with my kids now are Goodnight Moon, The Big Red Barn, and anything by Sandra Boynton. I’d love to add these books to our library.
Duana says
I remember my mom read us the Little House on the Prairie books. Such a classic.
Caryn says
Morris Goes to School will always be a favorite! I’ve got to dig up my copy so I can start reading it with my 3 year old 🙂
Angela Henderso says
One of my favourite bed time stories was “The bible in pictures for little eyes” by Kenneth Taylor – I remember being fascinated by the illustrations.
Diane V says
I actually didn’t have parents who regularly read to me, however when my daughter was younger we loved reading No Willems books and my son’s favorite book was into the night a Berenstain bears book. I know neither biblical, but still great reads.
Lucy says
I was very fortunate to be raised in a home where books were read and loved. My favorite bedtime story? Goodnight Moon, with quiet all around, a dear mother patiently helping her excited little one fall asleep, and beautiful words that I can still recite!
Tarah says
I’ve always loves anything by Virginia Lee Burton (her illustrations!!); my son’s current favorite is: “Freight Train”.
Holly says
Oh what a blessing these books are! Thank you for writing God centered books for children!
Kate S says
My favorite bedtime story as a child was “little britches: father and I were ranchers” by Ralph moody. So rich. Would love to read these stories to my kids!
Valentina says
These books would be such blessing! I cannot remember a specific story I loved. I love reading to my children, and one of my favorites is God’s little boy by Elizabeth George. The illistrations are precious and my boys love hearing about who they are as God’s little boys.
Joy says
As a little girl, I loved looking at the illustrations in the Arthur Maxwell Bible Story books.
Dallas Godbold says
I loved reading “Guess How Much I love You with my parents!
Alicia Y says
My favorite bed time story was any Dr Seuss book!
These books would be so amazing for me to be able to share with my children and to continue to encourage their faith.
Christina says
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch 🙂
Teresa says
I don’t remember ever really being read to as a child. But I did a lot of reading on my own. when I had our three girls it was our top priority in their bed time ritual. We read many books ranging from Dr. Seuss to the Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes and all of the Arch & Golden Books we could acquire. I doubt any of them have a favorite to this day. The girls treasure that time and now two of them have begun those same traditions with their families. Precious Memories!
Lori says
One of my favorite books growing up was The Napping House. There are so many good ones out there!
Alaine says
I loved “Are you my Mother?” by Dr. Seuss
Nicole says
One of my favorites was “Madeline.” I also remember liking a lot of the books from the “Serendipity” series.
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Linda N says
I don’t remember a particular favorite book but do remember being read to every night as a child. As a mom, one of my favorite times of the day is when both of my boys climb in bed with me and we read together. I’ve probably read “But No Elephants” hundreds of times along with lots of Dr. Seuss and Graeme Base’s books (boys love his art work).
Dawn S. says
I loved Bible stories & Brer Rabbit stories (by Uncle Remus)!! 🙂
Dawn S. says
I loved to hear Bible stories & Brer Rabbit stories (by Uncle Remus)!! 🙂
Cindy in PA says
My favorite bedtime story as a kid was “Babette.” It was a story about a cat. I remember it being one of the first books that I “read” to my mom. (You know when you’ve heard a story so many times, you memorize it.)
Lyn Dershem says
My favorite book was ‘Mr. Bear Squash You All Flat’ and I just found it because they republished a 50 year anniversary edition. I ordered it so I can read it to my Grandkids. I also love to read them ‘The Monster at the End of the Book.’
Krissie says
The only one I remember is Goodnight Moon. I loved that book!
Lori says
Truly a Blessing…Thanks so much for making a fundamental difference in the lives of our children thru faith-based Christian books!
jessica says
One of my favorites was A Kitten for Kim. Now I read it to my daughters.
Destiny says
I don’t remember being read bedtime stories. I’m looking forward to reading bedtime stories to my son though.
Amanda F. says
The only one I can remember being read at a bedtime is “The Velveteen Rabbit”. I think my husband would really appreciate this book and the reason for creating it! He feels the same way!