Good Books for Toddlers Print E-mail

When sharing books with your toddler you should:

  • have fun and talk about the books together.
  • choose books with repeated rhymes, words and phrases.
  • point to the pictures and ask questions.
  • let your child help you hold the book and turn the pages.

Here are some great books to share with your toddler:

  • Carrot seed

    When a little boy plants a carrot seed, everyone tells him it won't grow. But when you are very young, there are some things that you just know, and the little boy knows that one day a carrot will come up. So he waters his seed, and pulls the weeds, and he waits ... First published in 1945 and never out of print, this timeless combination of Ruth Krauss's simple text and Crockett Johnson's elo read more ...

  • Jump frog, jump

    This irresistible cumulative tale has become a classic since its first publication in 1981. "Immensely satisfying edge-of-the-seat fun for very small listeners, " wrote "Kirkus Reviews" in a pointed review. it is still a satisfaction-guaranteed read-aloud with the bonus of mesmerizing primary-color illustrations.



  • Little gorilla

    Little Gorilla's family and friends try to help him overcome his special growing pains.



  • Mary wore her red dress

    "In this adaptation of a Texas folk song, the illustrations show the story of Katy Bear's birthday party, while the repetitive verses are a catalog of what the guests wore. . . . The pictures pick up color as the guests arrive and the activities get livelier. To further focus attention on color, the words are printed in boxed insets of the appropriate hue. . . . The music-a simple, singabl read more ...

  • Polar bear, polar bear what do you hear?

    The sense of hearing is explored through simple rhymes and colorful illustrations in this beloved classic. (Baby/Preschool)



  • Spots, feathers and curly tails

    Questions and answers highlight some outstanding characteristics of farm animals, such as a chicken's feathers and a horse's mane.



  • Time for bed

    At the end of the day, darkness is falling and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked into bed. (Baby/Preschool)



  • Very hungry caterpillar

    Eric Carle's classic is now available for the first time in a new, oversized board book format, ideal for storytime or anytime. Includes a bonus audio CD of Carle reading the story. Full color.



  • We're going on a bear hunt

    Expand one of the best-loved children's books into endless new dimensions with this hour-long CD packed with story readings, games, music, and activities. Pick one of the most treasured contemporary children's tales, listen to a dramatic reading accompanied by music and sound effects, and get ready for a whole new story experience! This compelling CD pack offers a full hour of story-inspired i read more ...

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