Stories to sooth little ones at bedtime

Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Category: Growing Readers

Sharing stories is a perfect way to wind down after a busy day - but what if your child still doesn't want to go to sleep? Bedtime for Little Diggers is a gentle, soothing story that is perfect for reminding little ones that everyone needs their rest - even busy little diggers!

Bedtime Little Digger is the first in a new series of picture books by bestselling picture book creators Smriti Hall and Sue Hendra.  Here's author Smriti to tell us us more about it, and what inspired her soothing bedtime story.


Review:   "The soothing rhythmic, rhyming text of Bedtime for Little Digger is just perfect for calming little ones down and snuggling up ready to sleep." - Sue, ReadingZone


Find out more in ReadingZone's Q&A with author Smriti Hall