New Book for Sensitive Children: Book Two in the Series: Bedtime Bliss
I am overjoyed to share that Book Two of The Adventures of Niko the Highly Sensitive Dog, Bedtime Bliss, is here!
This heartwarming sequel takes children and caregivers deeper into Niko and Juju’s world, where sensitivity is not just understood but celebrated.
Change can be challenging for sensitive and neurodivergent children. For Niko and Juju, the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and feelings of their new bedroom make bedtime difficult. Like so many sensitive and neurodivergent children, their nervous systems stay alert when the world feels overwhelming.
In Bedtime Bliss, Niko and Juju learn that peaceful sleep is possible when you have the right support, soothing routines, and the love of trusted friends.
This story introduces delightful new characters who each offer bedtime solutions:
• Rhubarb the Raccoon shares a soft eye mask to block out the light.
• Polkadot the Hen offers gentle earplugs to quiet nighttime sounds.
• Midnight the Owl shows that even nocturnal animals need rest during the day.
Together with their wise neighbor Zen the Cat, these friends help Niko and Juju discover that everyone rests in their own way and that sensitivity is a strength.
Children will love joining Niko and Juju at Sunflower Farm to play, laugh, and learn from friends like Blueberry the silly booby bird and Buttercup the gentle book-loving calf.
Caregivers will appreciate how the story models tools for calming the nervous system, creating predictable routines, and turning bedtime into a nurturing, safe experience.
So many of us grew up feeling different, too sensitive, or misunderstood. Our children deserve to see stories where their unique qualities are honored. Bedtime Bliss is more than a bedtime tale. It is a gentle guide for sensitive children to feel understood, validated, and celebrated.
📖 The Adventures of Niko the Highly Sensitive Dog, Book Two: Bedtime Bliss is available now.
If you are new to the series, you can also get Book One: The Adventures of Niko the Highly Sensitive Dog: The Magical Portal.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting this series. Every time a parent, teacher, or therapist shares how Niko’s stories have touched a child’s life, I am reminded why these books are so needed.
Together we are helping sensitive and neurodivergent children see that who they are is not only enough, it is something to celebrate. ❤️
Author Bios
Julie Bjelland, LMFT, is a mom, licensed psychotherapist, and founder of Sensitive Empowerment. An adult-discovered autistic within the sensitive autistic neurotype, she is passionate about supporting sensitive and neurodivergent individuals and spreading awareness about this often misunderstood and overlooked profile of autism. Her children’s book series features her beloved dog Niko and Juju, a character inspired by Julie’s own experiences as a sensitive child. Together, they discover creative ways to navigate challenges, celebrate sensitivity, and find belonging. Learn more at JulieBjelland.com.
Carol Roesler is an empath and also a part of the sensitive autistic neurotype. She co-hosts “Intuitive Parenting” events inside the Sensitive Empowerment Community and frequently writes blog posts on the topic of parenting on JulieBjelland.com. A longtime volunteer Children’s Librarian, Carol often wished for books with characters that reflected the unique traits of bright, sensitive children. Inspired by her own childhood love of books, she created Buttercup, while her daughter’s “deep-dive research” inspired the joyful character Blueberry.
Announcing Bedtime Bliss, Book Two of The Adventures of Niko the Highly Sensitive Dog by Julie Bjelland, LMFT and Carol Roesler. A gentle children’s story created for sensitive and neurodivergent kids, offering comfort, bedtime routines, and the celebration of sensitivity.