Staff Picks
Great Books for Toddlers
- Children's Room
- Friday, January 07, 2022
Collection
"Monsters straight ahead! Watch out for the yellow rubber ducky!"--Off to See the Sea by Nikki Grimes
Toddlers are on the move, but they still love a good story. They're learning new words every day and will ask to hear their favorite book again and again (and again). Check out some of these toddler-tested titles to share with your mover and shaker.
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I Want to Be an Astronaut
Published in 1988
A young child thinks about what it would be like to be an astronaut and go out on a mission into space.
A Home in the Barn
Published in 2018
Animals seek shelter in a big, warm barn during a cold, snowy night.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Published in 2014
In this expansion of a familiar song, the occupants of a rowboat enjoy seeing and making the sounds of different jungle animals.
Sounds Around Town
Published in 2008
Reveals many things a child might hear during the day, from the singing of birds at dawn to the soft sounds of sleep.
Who's the Biggest?
Delphine Chedru.
Published in 2018
"Is the bear smaller than the mountain? Is the kitten bigger than the ball? Find out in Delphine Chedru's wonderfully illustrated book for preschoolers. The text invites children to chime in with who they think is bigger, and is a perfect stepping stone for kids on the brink of learning to read. The bright, graphic illustrations will catch the attention of children and parents alike and have everyone shouting for joy when they find out who's the biggest."--Provided by publisher.
Big Cat, Little Cat
Published in 2017
"A moving tale about friendship, new beginnings, and cats"-- Provided by publisher.
A Walk in the Forest
Published in 2017
A Walk in the Forest is a stunning invitation to discover the woods as a place for both imaginative play and contemplation: collect pinecones, feathers, or stones; follow the tracks of a deer; or listen to the chirping of birds and the whisper of trees. Build a shelter and play hide-and-seek. Pretend the woods are a jungle, or shout out loud to stir up the birds! The forest comes alive in all its mysterious glory in Maria Dek's charming watercolor images and poetic text.
Calling Dr. Zaza
Published in 2018
Zaza's animal friends aren't feeling well today. What do they need? A visit from Dr. Zaza!
My Heart Fills with Happiness
Published in 2016
The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.
My Heart Fills with Happiness.
Published in 2016
The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to support the wellness of Indigenous children and families, and to encourage young children to reflect on what makes them happy.
Little White Rabbit
Published in 2011
As he hops along a little rabbit wonders what it would be like to be green as grass, tall as fir trees, hard as rocks, and flutter like butterflies.
I Like Trains
Published in 2021
Whether sending toy animals on a journey around a model track or driving a cardboard-box locomotive, this little puppy really likes trains, and the best part of all is riding a real train.
Be Boy Buzz
Published in 2002
Celebrates being Bold, All Bliss Boy, All Bad Boy Beast, Boy running, Boy Jumping, Boy Sitting Down, and being in Love With Being a Boy.
Every Color Soup
Published in 2018
Describes how to make a colorful, delicious vegetable soup. Includes recipe.
Ten Red Apples
Published in 2000
In rhyming verses, one animal after another neighs, moos, oinks, quacks and makes other appropriate sounds as each eats an apple from the farmer's tree.
Say Hello!
Published in 2010
A little girl greets people in her neighborhood in many different languages.
Time for Bed, Fred!
Published in 2014
A child has a very difficult time getting Fred, the dog, to bed.
Big & Little
Published in 1996
Illustrates the concept of size by comparing different animals, from the smallest visible animals to the largest.
Lily Brown's Paintings
Published in 2007
When Lily Brown paints, she imagines all sorts of fantastic things in the scenes that she sees every day.
Whistle for Willie.
Published in 1985
For Peter, learning to whistle means being able to call his dog, Willie, and being a bit closer to those two magic words: grown up.
Dim Sum for Everyone!
Published in 2001
A child describes the various little dishes of dim sum that she and her family enjoy on a visit to a restaurant in Chinatown.
Hip Hop Lollipop
Published in 2018
"Follow a little girl as she moves, swings, and grooves her way through her bedtime routine, dancing all the while, until she finally closes her eyes and dances through her dreams"-- Provided by publisher.
Chengdu Can Do
Published in 2017
Chengdu, a little panda, tries to do as much as he can on his own, until he learns he could use some help.
A Perfect Day
Published in 2016
"A perfect day means different things to different animals in Bert's backyard"-- Provided by publisher.
Pouch!
Published in 2009
A baby kangaroo takes his first tentative hops outside of his mama's pouch, meeting other creatures and growing bolder each time.
Say Zoop!
Published in 2017
Minimal text, simple directions, and imagination lead the reader to experiment with different types of sound in this interactive book.
Stormy Night
Published in 2015
Bear is frightened by a storm, but singing to his toy, Floppy, and being with his parents helps comfort him until the storm goes to sleep, and so does he.