The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animals
More Than 100 Creatures Who Come Out to Play When You Go to Bed
Published on 7. May 2026
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-241-79736-5 (ISBN)
Description
Get to know more than 100 nocturnal animals from around the world with this delightful illustrated introduction and bedtime companion.
What happens in the wild when you're tucked up in bed? This is a must-have introduction to the wonderful world of animals and their nighttime lives, filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page.
The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animals features a fascinating collection of creatures, from flitting bats and silent owls to glowing fireflies and busy badgers. Showcasing creatures from each of the core animal groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates), children aged 3-5 can discover how they find their food, where they make their homes, and why they are most active when it's dark.
Inside the pages of this exciting nocturnal animals book, you'll find:
An introduction to different types of night animals brought to life by bright and colourful illustrations.
Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud - perfect for parents, carers, and children to enjoy at bedtime.
Beautiful illustrations combined with introductory reference text and core terms highlighted on each page.
Information on more than 100 nighttime creatures - an essential addition to every 3-5-year-old's library.
This exciting bedtime book helps to develop an early understanding of different nocturnal creatures for little ones and clearly explains each one. A timeless gift book, this is a must-have for parents, carers, and educators who want to introduce core animal knowledge at a young age in a fun and engaging way.
More in the series
If you enjoyed The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animals, why not try our other bedtime books? The Bedtime Book of Magical Creatures provides a charming introduction to fairytale and folklore, and The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life introduces children to fascinating prehistoric lifeforms through a gentle bedtime story.
What happens in the wild when you're tucked up in bed? This is a must-have introduction to the wonderful world of animals and their nighttime lives, filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page.
The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animals features a fascinating collection of creatures, from flitting bats and silent owls to glowing fireflies and busy badgers. Showcasing creatures from each of the core animal groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates), children aged 3-5 can discover how they find their food, where they make their homes, and why they are most active when it's dark.
Inside the pages of this exciting nocturnal animals book, you'll find:
An introduction to different types of night animals brought to life by bright and colourful illustrations.
Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud - perfect for parents, carers, and children to enjoy at bedtime.
Beautiful illustrations combined with introductory reference text and core terms highlighted on each page.
Information on more than 100 nighttime creatures - an essential addition to every 3-5-year-old's library.
This exciting bedtime book helps to develop an early understanding of different nocturnal creatures for little ones and clearly explains each one. A timeless gift book, this is a must-have for parents, carers, and educators who want to introduce core animal knowledge at a young age in a fun and engaging way.
More in the series
If you enjoyed The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animals, why not try our other bedtime books? The Bedtime Book of Magical Creatures provides a charming introduction to fairytale and folklore, and The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life introduces children to fascinating prehistoric lifeforms through a gentle bedtime story.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 262 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
806 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-79736-5 (9780241797365)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
DK
The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animals
More Than 100 Creatures Who Come Out to Play When You Go to Bed
E-Book
05/2026
DK Children
€7.99
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