Bedtime for Us

By Rebecca Walker

Jackson is ready to settle down, but Mama still has things to do. Waiting feels longer as the night grows quiet. He cuddles Piggy, hums, and remembers the routines they usually share, wishing their time together could begin.

When Mama arrives, they use their imaginations to travel among the moon and stars. The enormous night becomes less lonely within the comfort of her arms, and Jackson gradually grows sleepy.

Rebecca Walker's follow-up to Time for Us focuses on the small moments that help a child feel secure. With illustrations by Maria Diaz Perera, the picture book celebrates a parent's attention and the familiar rituals that can turn the end of a busy day into a shared space for closeness and rest.