Children’s Picture Book · Ages 2–7
It's Time
to Say Goodnight
From Play to Pillow
Loved by families everywhere
A beautifully illustrated bedtime journey that gently guides your child from the last moments of play all the way to sleep — with wonder, not a fight.
About the 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.
The science of better bedtimes.
Reading before bed reduces time to fall asleep in young children
Children with consistent bedtime routines show stronger language development
Of parents report fewer bedtime battles when a story ritual is in place
More nightly sleep on average for children with structured wind-down routines
Made for the moments that matter most.
Kids ask for it every night
The gentle rhythm and dreamy illustrations become the signal children crave — not the fight you're bracing for.
A keepsake, not just a book
Illustrated by TullipStudio with a rich night-sky palette — it's the kind of book families pass down.
Honest language children trust
Words that meet kids exactly where they are — playful, tired, and ready for one more story.
The gift parents actually love giving
Baby showers, birthdays, holidays — reviewers say it's always the gift that gets the most use.
A peek inside every page.
Luminous spreads that slow the world down — one dreamy scene at a time.
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"We've read it every single night for three months. My daughter asks for it before I even suggest bedtime."
Parents love it. Kids ask for it.
From verified parent reviews
The book is written for children ages 2–7. The language and pacing work beautifully for toddlers just beginning their bedtime routine and for older children who love a longer, more immersive story experience.
It’s Time to Say Goodnight is published as a hardcover picture book — designed to be a keepsake that holds up to nightly reading for years. The quality binding and thick pages are made for little hands.
Standard shipping typically takes 5–7 business days within the US. Expedited shipping options are available at checkout. Orders of 2 or more copies ship free.
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About the author
Sam
An author and educator with a deep belief in the power of stories to shape how children see the world — and themselves. It’s Time to Say Goodnight grew out of the real experience of winding down with a child who wasn’t quite ready to stop playing. Illustrated by TullipStudio and published through Five Roots Press.