Picture Book Podcast

What Does This Child Need Tonight? — Bedtime Stories and the Books That Get It Right

Chris Marland Season 2 Episode 2

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Not all bedtime stories are trying to do the same thing. In this episode, Chris explores the wonderful variety of picture books designed for that quiet moment before sleep — and why the "perfect" bedtime story might be different for every child, every evening.

Books mentioned in this episode:

  • Goodnight Moon — Margaret Wise Brown
  • Goodnight Everyone — Chris Haughton
  • Peace at Last — Jill Murphy
  • Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob — Huw Aaron
  • The Forest of Dreams — Meve Atilgan
  • It's Time to Hush and Say Good Night — Chitra Soundar
  • Good Night Already! — Jory John 


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