5 of the Best Books to Read with Toddlers
Reading to your toddler is a great way to engage with them and show them that you care. Of course, there are many modern-day distractions that can get in the way. From tablets to video games, there’s a whole host of things that your kids can do. Still, it’s crucial that you make time to read with them when you can. Set aside just 10 minutes each day for this educational activity.
Not sure where to start? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve listed five of the very best books that you should give a go right now. Here are some stories that your little ones will adore.
This book is a classic and for good reason. Thousands of young kids have enjoyed this book with their parents time and time again. Even if your toddler can’t fully grasp the stop yet, they will adore the bright colors of the illustrations. The story tells of a (you guessed it!) caterpillar who just wants to eat everything and is never full. But wait, there’s a surprise twist ending to this children’s story.
If there’s one thing that all toddlers love, it’s a good old nap. That’s why ‘The Napping House’ is the ideal book to read to your little ones. The story starts off in a normal home and builds and builds to a very exciting tale. From the snoring granny and dozing dog to the dreaming child, there’s a whole load to discover here. We’re sure that your toddler will ask to hear this one again and again.
From storybooks to a fabulous little picture-based book. Your toddlers (and maybe even you!) will love seeing the crazy images in this one. On each page, you will find a wonderfully creative picture of an everyday food item, which has been transformed into some form of transport. From cars to airplanes, there will always be something that you can enjoy here. When your kiddies have a short attention span, choosing books that are heavy in illustrations or pictures is the very best way to go.
Is your toddler a fussy eaters? If the answer is a big fat yes, this book might be the answer to your foodie problems. The book helps kids know what they should eat (fruit and veg) and what they shouldn’t (things from the floor). We all know that toddlers love to ‘experiment’ with food, and so this should teach them a lesson or two. What’s more, the book is beautifully illustrated and fun to read.
When one fussy little baby just won’t relax, her family try to calm her down with a wonderful countdown of kisses. This lovely book may have a simple storyline but it’s well worth your time. Reading it with your little ones is sure to bring a smile to their faces and they will love counting with you. Go on… Give this pretty little story a go!
Looking for more books to read with your toddler? Here are some other books my children love:
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My kids were obsessed with The Very Hungry Caterpillar when they were toddlers. We had lots of books, but they only wanted that one! LOL
What a great list of toddler books! I think that early training helped my son to become the terrific reader he is today!
Great roundup of books! The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a classic and one my daughter loves.
This makes me weepy because so many early memories with my babies are connected to our favorite books! We ADORE Karen Katz’s books and so many others in here. Wonderful collection!
I miss the days when I would read to my kids. They are much older now. Too old for bedtime stories
These are some of our favorite books too! I love giving the gift of reading to kiddies!
These are such cute suggestions. I remember my daughter’s favorite book was I’ll teach my dog 100 words. I’m pretty sure I read that one to her 100 times a week when she was little lol.
I love these book suggestions. My granddaughter is hitting toddlerhood so I need to check these books out.
These all look like great choices!
I plan on sharing this with my sister-in-law; she has four little boys, two of which are not even in kindergarten yet.
These are all great books for toddlers, I love that you are sharing this. As someone who worked in the education field, I love seeing people promote books for all ages. I can say you opted to share some favorites!
we have read a couple of these. i’ll have to put the others on my list of must reads. looks awesome.
We love all these books! All so good with toddlers and my kiddos just loved them. we love reading in our house!
I’ve only heard of one of these books! That means we need to grab the others to catch up!
The crazy food images would be a fun one. I bet my granddaughter would enjoy it!
I loved reading to my kids when they were little. I think it’s an awesome way to get them interested in books at an early age. These sound great!
I remember when my tween boys were little. They loved those books too!
I heard of a few of these books. I think this a great little mini collection for a start library for a toddler.
There are several cute ones here. Love the Counting Kisses book.