Staff Picks
Great Books for Toddlers | 2022
- Richland Library
- Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Collection
"No matter who takes care of you
You are loved by those who care." --Who Takes Care of You? by Hannah Eliot
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 Am Brown
Published in 2020
"I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in--of being brown, of being amazing, of being you" -- Amazon.com
Machines at Work
Published in 1987
Depicts a busy day at the construction site, as the workers use a variety of machines to knock down a building and begin constructing a new one.
Machines at Work
Published in 1997
During a busy day at the construction site, the workers use a variety of machines to knock down a building and begin constructing a new one.
I'm Not Small
Published in 2022
"A young boy can feel small in a world made up of big, big things, but when he takes a closer look, he discovers that he is big, too"-- Provided by publisher.
Littles
And How They Grow
Published in 2017
A rhyming celebration of babies, or Littles, who are cared for by loved ones in every way and grow big in the blink of an eye.
Who Takes Care of You?
Published in 2021
Celebrates all the ways a young child is cared for by mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Bodies Are Cool
Published in 2021
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages, and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more.
We All Play = Kimêtawânaw
Published in 2021
"[Presents an illustrated look] that celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the wonder of play - and includes Cree names for each animal in a glossary"-Jacket flap.
Sweet Dreams, Zaza
Published in 2019
"Zaza is almost ready to go to sleep . . . But first, she wishes all of her animal friends good night."--Amazon.
A House
Published in 2021
Bright illustrations paired with interactive call-and-response questions tell of what makes a house a home.
Rocket
Published in 2021
"Zoom! Zoom! Follow the speeding rocket up to the moon and back in this first introduction to space travel. With layered die-cuts, fun facts, and a mouse to find on every spread"-- Provided by publisher.
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.
What Will Fit?
Published in 2020
"Olivia searches the farmers market for something that will fill her basket. The apple is too small, and the zucchini is too long. What will fit just right? Engages young children in the math of spatial sense."-- Provided by publisher.
Ducks on the Road
A Counting Adventure
Published in 2021
"Ten little ducks go for a walk with their parents but one by one, they get distracted and go off on their own adventures, meeting new friends along the way"-- Provided by publisher.
How Do You Go to Sleep?
Published in 2019
"A rhyming survey of a number of animals and how they rest or go to sleep, leading up to a child's own experience of going to bed"-- Provided by publisher.
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.
Words to Make a Friend
A Story in Japanese and English
Published in 2021
"When a young Japanese girl moves into her new house, she is happy to see a girl her age playing in the snow just outside her window. The only problem is the Japanese girl doesn't speak English and the American girl doesn't speak Japanese. But each girl'slove of the snow teaches them that they don't need to speak the same language to have fun!"-- Provided by publisher.
One-osaurus, Two-osaurus
Published in 2021
Look there, in a child's bedroom, where some prehistoric pals are gathered in a counting game. Nine dinosaurs are playing a sing-song rendition of hide-and-seek--but something isn't adding up. Where is number ten? Stomp, stomp, stomp! CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP! Ready or not, here he comes, and he sounds . . . big! With big, bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child's imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic treat.
Time for Kenny
Published in 2021
During his busy day, Kenny gets dressed, fights his fear of the vacuum cleaner, gets a soccer lesson from his sister, and prepares for bed, with his loving family always near.
Construction Site
Road Crew, Coming Through!
Published in 2021
Told in rhyming text, seven new road-building machines set out on a job--building, rolling, paving, and painting a brand new road.
Astronauts Zoom!
An Astronaut Alphabet
Published in 2021
Sharing fun and engaging science facts, a richly photographed alphabet primer pairs letters with the everyday activities of astronauts from different world countries working in the low-Earth orbit environment aboard the International Space Station.
Families Grow
Published in 2021
Rhyming text shows an appreciation of the joy and excitement of the different ways a family can grow.
The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round
Published in 2021
Presents a song set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," where a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal.
I'm Big Now!
Published in 2017
When her new baby brother starts getting all of her family's attention, a little girl decides to try out being a baby again.
What Color is Night?
Published in 2019
Against the backdrop of the dark blue night, the text explores the colors of things, both natural and manmade, that one can see in the night, before falling asleep to dream.
Looking for Bongo
Published in 2016
"When a boy's abuela accuses him of being careless with his beloved Bongo, he devises a trap and catches the toy thief red-handed"-- Provided by publisher.