Why doesn’t Stella want to go to bed? The charming Stella picture book series about first experiences continues as the second book addresses children’s fears.

It’s time for bedtime but Stella’s toys all over the place. Mummy tells her to clean up. Stella is annoyed. Why are adults allowed to dictate everything! Regular evening routines are a struggle, and nothing seems to go right. When Stella is finally in her nighty, eaten her porridge, and visited the bathroom once more, it’s time for her to close her eyes. But she can’t sleep. What if a monster is hiding in the dark under her bed, she worries. Luckily, Mummy knows the tricks for overcoming the fear of the dark.

Johanna Lestelä’s books present a preschooler’s everyday issues with a coherent storyline and stylish illustrations that beautifully support one another.