Before You Close Your Eyes By S. Stuart & J. Racklyeft

Gentle, reassuring, and filled with heart — Before You Close Your Eyes by S. Stuart & J. Racklyeft is a beautiful bedtime book that helps little ones wind down with calm, confidence, and comfort. With its soothing, lullaby-like rhythm, it becomes a meaningful nightly ritual for families.

• Soothing bedtime rhythm: Written in a gentle, lyrical style that feels like a lullaby, helping children relax and ease into sleep.

• Encourages reflection and reassurance: Guides little ones to look back on their day with pride, while letting go of worries or things beyond their control.

• Warm, comforting illustrations: Brought to life by Jess Racklyeft’s soft, emotive artwork that enhances the book’s calming and nurturing tone.

• Builds emotional confidence: Promotes self-worth, resilience, and a sense of peace—perfect for supporting healthy bedtime routines.

• A meaningful nightly ritual: Ideal for creating a consistent, loving wind-down moment between parent and child.

• From beloved creators: Written by bestselling author Scott Stuart and illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Racklyeft.

• A thoughtful gift: A beautiful choice for families, young children, or anyone looking to make bedtime more comforting and intentional.

At Dearly, we love Before You Close Your Eyes for its calming tone, affirming message, and tender storytelling — a beautiful way to end the day wrapped in reassurance and love.