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Pillow Fight! 7 Books About Sleepovers
While the clichéd pillow fight really only happens in movies, there are plenty of other over-the-top antics that actually do take place at your average sleepover. Movie-watching, dare-swapping, candy-scarfing, and crush-gossiping are just a few generally accepted best-friend favorites. (Or am I just talking about my preferred activities here?) And while pajamas parties usually involve tons of fun, lots of games, and, yes, the occasional prank or two, they can also be slightly stressful for young kids, who are both nervous and excited to spend an evening away from home. These seven picture books address the “slumber party experience” and help children prepare for what will most likely be a super-awesome, giggle-filled overnight event—in which sleeping may or may not be on the agenda.
Thank You and Good Night, by Patrick McDonnell
Young Maggie throws together a surprise pajama party for her three favorite (stuffed-animal!) friends complete with a funny-face contest, crazy chicken dances, sweet songs, and cozy bedtime stories. After a fun-filled and exhausting evening, the foursome gives thanks for the day, the night, and good friends, of course.
Sleepover Larry, by Daniel Pinkwater and Jill Pinkwater
Larry the polar bear lives with the Frobishers at the Hotel Larry. When he invites his zoo-animal friends over for a sleepover, they engage in the typical slumber-party shenanigans: scary-movie watching, late-night snacking, and carefree frolicking. It’s a beary good time (and an amusing read) for all!
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Ruby’s Sleepover, by Kathryn White and Miriam Latimer
Ruby and her friend Mai decide to camp out in the yard where scary shadows appear and mysterious figures emerge. Clever text and playful visuals give this book a few campy thrills and titillating chills—which are both, of course, essential to the ultimate sleepover experience.
Peppa Pig’s First Sleepover, by Scholastic
Peppa Pig, Suzy Sheep, Emily Elephant, and Rebecca Rabbit are going to a sleepover party at Zoe Zebra’s house. But with games to play, loud songs to sing, snacks to eat, and stories to tell, sleeping is the last thing on their minds—despite Mummy Zebra’s warnings. So Daddy Zebra plays the piano and sings softly until all the girls finally fall asleep.
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Froggy’s Sleepover, by Jonathan London and Frank Remkiewicz
Froggy and Max are having a sleepover, but they can’t quite decide where. First, Froggy heads to Max’s house, but, soon after, decides he wants to go home—so Max goes with him. But, when Max gets a bellyache, they return to his house. Then it’s back to Froggy’s house they go. And so forth and so on. They pretty much spend the entire night shuffling to and fro for all sorts of hilariously ridiculous reasons.
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The Berenstain Bears and the Slumber Party, by Stan and Jan Berenstain
Pillow fights, soda-squirting, and other nonsensical antics add up to one insane pajama party at Lizzy Bruin’s house. But when Lizzy’s parents call it quits and end the epic party, Brother Bear and Sister Bear learn some important lessons about having manners and showing respect.
Sleepover With Beatrice and Bear, by Monica Carnesi
When Beatrice’s best friend hibernates for the winter, she decides to “crash the party” for the ultimate (extended!) sleepover. But her fun-filled fantasies are nothing like reality, so she’ll have to find some creative ways to share the winter experience with her BBF (best bear friend).