Looking for books your toddler will love? Here are some tips for what to look for in great toddler books, plus some suggestions to get you started!
Touchable Books that Invite Play
Look for books made for little hands, like board books with thick pages, or books with flaps, pockets, and fun textures to feel.
Simple Stories
Choose easy-to-follow stories with large, colourful illustrations and without too many words on each page.
Concept Books
Help kids learn in a fun way by reading books about the alphabet, numbers, colours, shapes, opposites, feelings, and more!
Everyday Events and Objects
Kids love seeing things they recognize! Look for books with pictures of familiar objects like food, toys, or animals. Books showing routines that are part of a child’s day—like getting dressed, bathtime, eating, and going to bed—are also a great option.
Rhyme and Repetition
Books with rhyming or repeating words invite kids to join in! They can guess what comes next or chime in on the repeated parts. Try books that are based on songs too!
Looking for more book suggestions for toddlers? Check out our Great Reads for Toddlers booklist or visit the Toddler Tales section in the Enchanted Forest.
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