The Bedtime Bunny

This award-winning children’s book motivates young kids to go to bed – and stay there – using the power of magic (and occasional rewards!). In this engaging and fun story, children learn why all the magic creatures need them to stay in their beds, even the unicorns and baby dragons.

After reading the book, children leave the included carrot outside their front door, with their names and bedtimes on the back. A magic Bedtime Bunny will come hopping while they are asleep, and might leave little surprises for them to find in the mornings (but only if the kids are in their beds!).

Now Available!

This beautiful 10″ x 10″ hardcover book is now available! Each book includes a glittery magic carrot for children to leave out for their bunny.

What Parents Are Saying

We LOVE The Bedtime Bunny! My almost-4 year old races to bed every single night since we got the book. She was so tough before this!

We just got the "The Bedtime Bunny" last week, thank you! It was even higher quality than I expected - really beautiful book. Also, our 5yo daughter has finally started sleeping by herself thanks to the book. You are geniuses!

Such a fun and engaging story! My kids love finding the carrot on each page, and I love the way it incentivizes them to get to bed on time with just occasional rewards.

Thank you for the improvement in bedtime! In a few short days, even my wife and I are believing in the magic!"

Thank you @thebedtimebunny !! My kids couldn't wait to go to bed tonight 🐰⭐

How it Works

The Bedtime Bunny uses the evidence-based behavior strategy of positive reinforcement to motivate young children to stay in bed.

After reading the book, children write their names and bedtimes on the back of the sparkly carrot (included), and leave it by the door.
If the children are in bed, a magic bedtime bunny will come hopping and leave a little surprise, maybe a note or treat.
Over time, rewards become less frequent once good bedtime behaviors are established.

Mom's Choice Award Winner!

The Bedtime Bunny is the recipient of the Gold Medal for the Mom’s Choice Awards! We’re so honored to be selected among the best in family-friendly media, products and services for this prestigious award. Learn More >

About Us

Christy Kaupinen and Gayle McDowell are sisters and co-creators of The Bedtime Bunny. The Bedtime Bunny is the mostly-true story of how the very first Bedtime Bunny began visiting Christy’s three young children, helping them to stay in bed at night. Gayle is the author of several technical books in the computer science industry, and this is her first children’s book. She is also a mom of two little night owls.