Little Taps for Bedtime: A guide for when it's hard to fall asleep

By Melanie Downen

Does your child's busy mind make bedtime feel difficult?

Some nights are filled with wiggles, worries, and thoughts that just won't slow down. Little Taps for Bedtime is a gentle bedtime story that reminds children they aren't alone when sleep feels far away.

Follow Tappy the Turtle as his loving grown-up helps him through a restless night with patience, connection, and comforting moments together. As the story unfolds, children naturally see tapping modeled through the illustrations while listening to soothing words that help busy minds settle and little bodies relax.

Written by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Melanie Downen, this heartwarming story creates a peaceful bedtime experience that encourages emotional connection, security, and calm-without feeling like a lesson.

Perfect for children who:

Have difficulty falling asleepExperience bedtime worries or racing thoughtsNeed extra reassurance at nightFeel overwhelmed after busy daysThrive with comforting bedtime routines

Families will love:

A cozy, beautifully illustrated bedtime storyGentle messages of connection and emotional safetyCalming tapping modeled naturally throughout the artworkA companion read-aloud and tapping demonstration available through the included QR code

Because sometimes the greatest comfort comes from knowing someone is there beside you-and that calm can grow one gentle moment at a time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HC4NDM7T
• ISBN13: 9798996129812
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Calm Roots Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"