It's Time to Say Goodnight — Five Roots Press

Children's Picture Book · Ages 2–7

It's Time
to Say Goodnight

From Play to Pillow

★★★★★ Loved by families everywhere

Combine the story and our signature conversation tools for a seamless transition from play to sleep. It's your complete roadmap for a calm, connected evening.

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It's Time to Say Goodnight book

A bedtime ritual
built on wonder.

Written for families who know bedtime can be a moment of magic — not a battle. Every page is a quiet invitation to slow down, breathe, and drift off together.

Research-backed results

The science of better bedtimes.

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Reading before bed reduces time to fall asleep in young children
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Children with consistent bedtime routines show stronger language development
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Of parents report fewer bedtime battles with a nightly story ritual
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More nightly sleep for children with structured wind-down routines

Research drawn from pediatric sleep and early literacy studies. A regular bedtime story creates a predictable wind-down cue that the brain learns to associate with sleep.

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Bedtime shouldn't feel like
a battle every night.

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The chaos never stops

One more game. One more snack. One more anything — your child is wired right when you need them winding down.

Bedtime is rushed and stressful

You're tired too. The evening drags on and the moment that should feel connected ends up feeling like a negotiation.

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Nothing seems to stick

You've tried routines, charts, and bribes. They work for a few nights — then you're back to square one.

What if bedtime could become the part of the day your child actually looks forward to?

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A complete system,
not just a book.

Most bedtime books give you a story. We give you a full toolkit — designed to work together as a seamless evening routine your whole family will love.

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1
The Book

It's Time to Say Goodnight

A beautifully illustrated hardcover that signals the shift from play to rest — through language and imagery children trust and love.

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2
Conversation Cards

Our Signature Connection Tools

Thoughtful prompts that open up genuine conversation between parent and child — turning the wind-down into a moment of real connection.

$19.99 Buy the cards

Three steps to a calm evening.

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Open the book

Reading together signals to your child's brain that it's time to slow down. The story does the work — gently and without a fight.

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Use the cards

Draw a conversation card and share something real. These prompts turn the last few minutes before sleep into your child's favorite part of the day.

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Build the ritual

Repeat it together every evening. Within a week, your child's brain begins to associate the book and cards with winding down — and bedtime changes for good.

"We've used them every single night for three months straight. My daughter asks for it before I even suggest bedtime."

Parent review

Parents love it.
Kids ask for it.

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From verified parent reviews
Families
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"The conversation cards are incredible. My son opened up about his day in ways I'd never heard before — right there at bedtime. It's become our most sacred 10 minutes."

Jessica M.
Mom of two, ages 3 & 6
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"We read the book first, then pull a card. My daughter actually reminds ME when I forget the cards. The illustrations are stunning and the prompts are genuinely thoughtful."

David K.
Dad, daughter age 4
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"I bought the bundle as a baby shower gift. The mom texted me two weeks later saying it completely transformed their bedtime routine. I've since bought three more as gifts."

Priya N.
Kindergarten teacher
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"We've used them every single night for three months straight. My daughter asks for the cards before I even suggest bedtime. The book sets the mood and the cards seal it — pure magic."

Maria T.
Mom, daughter age 5
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"As a pediatric sleep consultant I recommend this bundle to every family I work with. The book creates the wind-down cue and the conversation cards deepen the connection — it's a powerful combination."

Dr. Alison R.
Pediatric sleep consultant
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"My son used to stall bedtime for an hour every night. After two weeks with the book and cards, he's actually excited to wind down. The prompts spark the sweetest conversations."

Rachel B.
Mom, son age 6

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Everything in
the bundle.

Two tools, one seamless system — designed to make calm evenings the new normal in your home.

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Included

The Hardcover Picture Book

Richly illustrated by TullipStudio, written for children ages 2–7. The bedtime story that actually works.

Premium hardcover binding Full-color spreads throughout Ages 2–7
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Included

Signature Conversation Cards

Thoughtfully designed prompts that spark real connection between parent and child during the wind-down window.

Age-appropriate prompts Builds emotional vocabulary Encourages gratitude & reflection

The Complete Bedtime Bundle

Book + Conversation Cards — everything you need for calm, connected evenings.

$30.00
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Free gift for families

Get the activity pages
— completely free.

Sign up and we'll send you a free printable pack featuring coloring pages, a dot-to-dot, a bedtime checklist, and more — all illustrated in the world of the book.

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Everything you want
to know.

What ages is this book for?

The book is written for children ages 2–7. The language and pacing work beautifully for toddlers and older children alike.

Is the book hardcover or paperback?

It's a premium hardcover — designed to be a keepsake that holds up to nightly reading for years, with thick pages made for little hands.

What are the conversation cards?

A deck of thoughtfully designed prompts that spark real conversation between parent and child during the wind-down window — building connection and emotional vocabulary.

Can I buy the book and cards separately?

Yes — the book is $21.95 and the conversation cards are $19.99. Or save with the bundle at $30.00 for both.

How long does shipping take?

Standard shipping typically takes 5–7 business days within the US. Orders of 2 or more copies ship free.

Can I order in bulk for a class or event?

Absolutely — we love bulk orders for classrooms, baby showers, and gifting. Reach out via the contact form below and we'll set you up with bulk pricing.

Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you.

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