Books like I want to sleep in your bed! by Harriet Ziefert
When the lights go out, Susan approaches her parents’ door with a simple, earnest request: "I want to sleep in your bed!" The book invites young readers into a gentle exploration of nighttime fears and the comforting promise of parental presence. Through vivid illustrations and a reassuring narrative, children learn how the simple act of sharing a bed can transform nighttime anxiety into sweet dreams.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Harriet Ziefert
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