Personalised pyjama bedtime routine book for your child

What happens in your child's Pyjama Parade

1. Your child chooses a favourite pair of pyjamas.
2. The pyjama parade marches gently to brush teeth.
3. Your child gathers a comforter and a bedtime book.
4. The parade tiptoes through a calm, dim bedroom.
5. Your child tucks into their own bed as the parade comes to rest.

How the first page could read

Your child found the soft blue pyjamas waiting at the end of the bed. “Parade time,” said Mum, quietly. One arm, then the other; one foot, then the other. With each cosy step, your child was getting ready for the gentlest part of the day: teeth, stories, cuddles and bed.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

For children aged two to five, bedtime often has several small jobs to complete before lights-out. This 32-page personalised picture book turns those familiar steps into a cheerful sequence: choosing pyjamas, brushing teeth, gathering comfort and getting tucked in. Rather than rushing towards sleep, the story gives each part of the routine a calm place on the page. Your child is illustrated from their photo, so the pyjamas-to-bed pattern feels closely connected to their own evening. With words paced for younger listeners, it makes a useful story to share before, during or after the real bedtime routine.

Reading it together

• Read it before starting the evening routine, then point out each step as your child does it.
• Let your child choose a real pair of pyjamas before reading the pyjama-choosing page.
• Use a quieter voice as the parade nears the bedroom to match the story’s winding-down pace.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Soft watercolour washes give the bathroom and bedroom scenes a gentle, settled feel without making the routine too busy. A sidekick idea: a tiny sock mouse carrying the bedtime book. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.