If the night lights are not enough and your toddler fears bedtime, try to appease it with this selection of children’s books.
When bedtime, children face multiple fears. The fear of monsters hidden under the bed is added to the fear of black. And sometimes, the night lights, although reassuring, are not always sufficient to completely appease them. However, these fears are frequent and normal in small ones, and appear from the age of 2-3 years. To help your child tame the darkness, it is essential to reassure him. To do this, read a story before sleeping will help him overcome his fears. Our selection of children’s books against fear of black:
Rabbit is afraid of black
This rabbit ears are tender and endearing. Despite his charisma, Rabbit is often afraid in his big dark tree. To have a little more light, he would like to find someone to help him dig a hole at the top of the trunk to let the rays of the moon enter it. He will then meet many forest animals. Earth worm, fox, hedgehog, owl … all send him back to another person. Persevering and determined, this unusual hero will end up finding the animal that suits him. But then, who will be able to help him make a hole? An original story that plunges small readers into a ride in the middle of nature, with pretty illustrations.
Rabbit is afraid of black, Big Pepper editions. Price: 9.90 euros. On sale on Amazon
I’m afraid, Gaston’s emotions
This little book details to children the different emotions that Gaston feels, a unicorn with a magic mane, which looks like a rainbow. But she changes color according to her mood. So when everything is bad, and especially at nightfall, Gaston is worried. To repel the bedtime, he tries to find excuses, but nothing helps. To tame his fear of black, he has a tip: breathe thoroughly! This tender history with sweet illustrations ends with a sophrology exercise, to practice with her child to help him build, like this little character “a beautiful golden armor”.
I’m afraid, Gaston’s emotions, Hachette Children editions. From 2 years old. Price: 6 euros. On sale on Amazon
You are afraid of black
The favorite character of children will undoubtedly manage to appease the fears of toddlers. This time, T’choupi sleeps at Papi and Mamie, but there is no night light, and it is all black! Fortunately, his grandfather has an idea that will reassure him. This book is to read and listen to with your little one, who will have his night light!
T’choupi is afraid of black, Nathan editions. From 2 years old. Price: 5.70 euros.
Mika, the pooh is afraid of black
This little bear apprehends the polar night, which is the longest of the year. And when the sun sets, the shadows, the noises and the wind scare him! But his vanille cousin, who came to spend a few days with him for the holidays, will help him chase his fears, one by one. For example, the terrible snakes that stand in front of the front door are none other than the neighbor’s skis! Thus, by overcoming her fear of black, Mika will help small readers to face their little apprehensions with humor.
Mika The Pooh is afraid of black, Auzou Philippe Eds editions. Price: 5.95 euros. From 3 years old. Buy on Amazon
Fear of black, me?
Clara is thirsty and rises in the middle of the night. But to get to the kitchen, she must cross the very black living room and face bizarre shapes. Especially since noise worries the little girl. This story allows you to play on the alternation “off/on” and “fear/not afraid” in order to help the child to play down his night anxieties. The Albin Michel editions offer this book in an animated version. It reads using an application that makes it possible to bring the characters to life. Thus, the child can touch everything and become master of history, over the pages.
Fear of black, me? Editions Albin Michel, from 3 years old. Price: 15 euros. On sale on Amazon
Masha is afraid of black
Children will love to find their cartoon characters, Masha and Michka! Through this work, the little girl is afraid of everything, especially when night comes to fall. But fortunately, her friend Michka will do everything to reassure her. And at the same time, soothe the little reader!
Masha is afraid of black, Hachette Jeunesse editions. From 3 years old. Price: 5 euros. On sale on Amazon
