RAISING READERS
It is extremely important to reading to children at a young age. When you read to children, it assists in the development of words and fosters eloquence in speech and the pronunciations of words. They learn from sounds and images.
WE LOVE BOOKS
WE LOVE BOOKS by Ingela P. Arrhenius is for all the cute little bookworms.
It celebrates books and all the ways we love them.
Books are everywhere, and they can inspire us all to escape into a world of endless possibilities.
With vivid illustrations, this board book is a great introduction for toddlers. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
SO MANY KISSES
SO MANY KISSES by Alexandra Garibal is full of heartfelt kisses.
It features lovable animal friends as they portray the many ways to kiss.
From nose to nose, sloppy kisses to faraway kisses, there is no wrong or right way to plant a kiss on the ones you love.
With bold, witty, and whimsical illustrations by Claudia Bielinsky, this book is absolutely adorable. AGE: 0-3. Publisher: Twirl Books.
I AM A BABY
I AM A BABY by Bob Shea is super adorable and relatable.
When a new baby arrives in a family, they soon realize that things will never be the same.
Mommy is sleepy and Daddy is clumsy because of the baby. Even the pets are different.
Everyone is happy when a smiling grandma arrives and the baby responsibilities stop, and they can relax.
As adorable as they are, the stress of caring for a new baby is common among parents. It never ends and though it may be daunting, it’s quite rewarding and a lot of fun sometimes.
Beautifully illustrated with vibrant colors, this book celebrated the highs and lows of parenthood and is an instant favorite of ours. AGE: 0-3. Publisher: Candlewick Press.
BIG GREEN GARAGE
BIG GREEN GARAGE by Jen Arena is super cool and interactive.
It portrays the daily tasks at a garage and is full of lifts and flaps, tabs, and turning wheels.
From oil changes to fixing flat tires, children explore the inner workings of what happens at a garage.
Vividly illustrated by Mike Dutton, vehicle lovers would be ecstatic about this book. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
MADE WITH LOVE PIZZA
Made with love PIZZA by Lea Redmond is a cute and delicious board book that little pizza-lovers would enjoy.
With subtle hints, children guess what the toppings are, making this book interactive and fun.
With vibrant and yummy illustrations by Flora Waycott, the pizza instructions will definitely inspire you to bake your pizza at home. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
THE TRAINBOW
Nina Laden’s upcoming book, THE TRAINBOW, is an absolute favorite of ours.
It teaches children how to identify colors and features cute animals in an accordion-shaped that’s perfect for imaginative play.
With bold and vibrant red illustrations, it’s interactive and lots of fun. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST
BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST by Xavier Deneux introduces children to descriptive basic concepts.
While children try to guess the biggest animal in the world, they observe animals that are big but not as big as the biggest.
Featuring bold illustrations, peek-throug, and lifts and flaps, can you guess what the biggest animal on earth is? AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Twirl Books
LITTLE WILD ANIMAL HUGS
Hans Wilhelm’s upcoming release, LITTLE WILD ANIMAL HUGS, is super cute and cuddly.
It portrays cute, wild animal friends giving hugs and their signature characteristics.
From prickly hedgehogs to hopping kangaroos, this interactive book teaches children about their favorite wild animals.
With colorful illustrations by Wednesday Kirwan, this makes a great addition to your toddler’s library. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
SPLASH
We all love Leslie Patricelli’s books and her new book SPLASH did not disappoint.
It’s a beach day for our favorite cute baby friends, and they show us step by step how the day unfolds.
From putting on sunscreen to building sand castles, SPLASH is perfect for summer with lots of beach day fun. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Candlewick Press
I BELIEVE IN YOU
I BELIEVE IN YOU by Sabrina Moyle encourages us to persevere.
Though times may seem difficult, it’s great to know that friends will always be there to motivate and cheer us on.
The cute, colorful illustrations by Eunice Moyle are absolutely remarkable and will intrigue little readers. AGE: 2-6. Publisher: Hello Lucky Kids
YOU ARE FANTASTIC
YOU ARE FANTASTIC by Sabrina Moyle is a celebration of self.
It encourages children to be themselves while exploring their creativity. You are cool, funny and smart and this book portrays how loved you are.
With bold illustrations and a cute llama and friends, this special book is great for every child. AGE: 2-6. Publisher: Hello Lucky Kids
MR. LION'S NEW HAIR!
MR. LION’S NEW HAIR Britta Teckentrup teaches children self-love.
Mr. lion is ready for a hairdo, and his friend monkey is helping him choose the perfect hairstyle.
From waves to ponytails and pigtails to blonde and bows, Mr. Lion tries them all. Ultimately, he’s comfortable just with his own mane.
With witty, vibrant illustrations, this cute book teaches self-acceptance and celebrates supportive friends. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Twirl Books
PIGS ARE PREPARED / LITTLE ANIMAL HUGS
Hans Wilhelm’s upcoming release, LITTLE ANIMAL HUGS, is so huggable. It features cute animal friends greeting each other with hugs and their signature sounds.
From huggable hens to adorable ducks, this book teaches animal sounds and is very interactive.
With colorful illustrations by Wednesday Kirwan, this makes a great addition to your toddler’s library.
PIGS ARE PREPARED by Hans Wilhelm features three little pigs who just can’t wait to play outside. As they prepare, they remember to pack everything they need for the day.
Whether it’s sunscreen and swimsuits for the pool or raincoats and boots for the rain, no matter the season, these pigs are ready for fun.
Beautifully illustrated by Erica Salcedo, children learn about preparedness and the value of friendship and fun. AGE: 0-2. Publisher: Chronicle Books.
BE MY NEIGHBOR?
Suzy Ultman’s, BE MY NEIGHBOR will delight little readers.
This wonderfully colorful lift and flap feature a feline family who moves into a house and needs help to find ingredients to bake cookies.
As they visit their neighbors, they request items that children try to find under the flaps.
With beautiful yellowish illustrations, this book encourages sharing and fosters friendships.
It’s loaded with friendly critters and over 60 flaps that are guaranteed to keep children intrigued. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books.
YOU'RE A HELPER
Beginning baby’s new book, YOU’RE A HELPER is super fun and interactive and teaches children ways to be helpful.
Whether it’s helping a friend or mommy and daddy, this cute book is so relatable.
Coupled with vibrant illustrations and pull-out slides, it encourages cooperation and exploration and makes a perfect addition to your toddler’s library.AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
CIRCLE UNDER BERRY
CIRCLE UNDER BERRY by Carter Higgins takes shapes, colors, and basic concepts to a level that’s fun and intriguing.
Whether it’s a circle over berry under orange over a square, or berry over square under a circle over a square, it encourages children to view objects with different perspectives, which ultimately leads to the same outcome.
It’s mind-blowing, interactive fun that’s guaranteed to get your little readers thinking.
With vivid illustrations, it encourages storytelling and children learn colors, shapes, and basic concepts. AGE: 3-6. Publisher: Chronicle Books.
A CUB STORY
A CUB STORY by Kristen Tracy features an adorable bear as it roams through the forest.
From playtime with forest friends to bath time splashes and eating yummy berries, we view a typical day in the life of a cub.
As the season’s change, so do his daily activities until he hibernates for the winter.
With magnificently vibrant illustrations by Alison Farrell, this book teaches basic concepts and opposites and also introduces children to animals in the forest. AGE: 0-2. Publisher: Chronicle Books.
LET'S BE SAFE
LET’S BE SAFE by Alice Le Hénand is a wonderful pull-and-play board book that encourages children to practice simple safety measures that help protect them from impending danger.
It features animals with a parent doing daily activities that portray a safer way to prevent accidents.
From holding rails while walking down the stairs to holding hands while crossing the street, this book promotes child safety because it’s never too early to teach safety precautions.
It’s absolutely magnificent and children will love the vibrant illustrations by Thierry Bedouet. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Twirl Books.
ACTIVE ABC / PEEKABOO
Beginning Baby’s two new interactive books, ACTIVE ABC and HIDE-AND-SEEK PEEKABOO will delight little ones.
ACTIVE ABC introduces the alphabet and allows children to trace letters while learning and understanding basic verbs.
In HIDE-AND-SEEK PEEKABOO children lift flaps that reveal hidden animal friends throughout the book.
Both books are extremely interactive, with fun vibrant illustrations and super cute animal friends. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
ABC CATS
Is your toddler learning the ABCs and to count? Lesléa Newman, two new books introduce counting, and the ABCs to children.
123 CATS feature these playful cats have fun throughout their house, jumping and tumbling downstairs.
ABC CATS feature 26 adorable cats representing each letter of the alphabet. Each cat’s personality shines on every page.
These books are interactive, and Children will love the vibrant illustrations of Isabella Kung.
It’s fun and children will love how adorable these cats are. Perfect for tiny cat lovers. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
DRIVE A RACE CAR
DRIVE A FIRE TRUCK
Dave Mottoram’s vehicle series allows children to experience how it feels driving a car or fire truck.
DRIVE THE RACE CAR and DRIVE THE FIRE TRUCK are perfect for imaginative play, and they come with a large peek-through hole that allows children to use as a steering wheel. How awesome is that?
From twists and turns to wailing sirens and pit stops, and vibrant illustrations, these books are guaranteed to delight! AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
BLANKET
Feminist Baby author Loryn Brantz is back with another adorable book called BLANKET, Journey to extreme coziness.
It portrays all the ways you can use your blanket. Whether you are rolled up in it like a butterfly in its cocoon or just using it to snuggle, a blanket is a symbol of safety and comfort for some children and even adults.
While in your blanket, you can imagine you’re anything or be anywhere you want to be. It’s also okay to be without a blanket sometimes. Letting it go offers a sense of independence, especially to children who have grown attached to blankets.
The illustrations are absolutely magnificent and as always the child is super adorable. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
PAPA/ MAMA SAURUS
PAPASAURUS and MAMASAURUS by Stephan Lomp, are fun, adventurous books children will love, especially those who love Dinosaurs.
From long necks and sharp teeth to super speed, each book teaches children about dinosaurs and their characteristics and portrays the love parents have for their children.
In PAPASAURUS, Babysaurus is playing hide-and-seek with papa, and in MAMASAURUS, Babysaurus gets lost in the jungle and sets out to find his Mama.
As he searches the jungle, he encounters his dinosaur friends, who describe their mama and papa.
The illustrations are eye-catching and vibrant and these books are so loveable books, plus Babysaurus is super cute. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
MASHA AND HER FRIENDS
MASHA AND HER FRIENDS nesting doll puzzle by Suzy Ultman is so cute.
Children interact with her friends and their matching animal friends as they pretend to cook, do art and so much more. Each vibrantly colored piece fits into a corresponding slot on the board and it will entice little ones.
It’s perfect when teaching counting, stacking and sequencing and great for hand-eye coordination. AGE: 2-4. Publisher: Chronicle Books
WHO WILL BE BE?
WHO WILL YOU BE by Andrea Pippin is a wonderful book that celebrates YOU. Every parent wonders what the future holds for their children.
Will they be like daddy or grandma, or loud like their cousins? No matter what they become, it’s important that they are themselves.
It encourages self- love and instills confidence in children, knowing that whoever they grow up to be, they will have the love and support of their parents.
This book is such a delight to read and children will adore the big, vivid illustrations.
I WISH YOU MORE
I WISH YOU MORE by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is full of beautiful wishes, but not the wishes you think.
Some of the wishes are for ups and not downs, more gives than takes and more we than me.
Material things eventually fade but Love and Friendship and Hope can last forever and that’s worth wishing for.
It’s a cute, fun and inspirational book to read to children and the illustrations by Tom Lichtenheld are warm, bright and make you feel happy and joyful.
ARE YOUR STARS LIKE MY STARS?
ARE YOUR STARS LIKE MY STARS by Leslie Helakoski is such a beautiful book that celebrates diversity.
The world is beautiful, especially through the eyes of children, but sometimes one has to wonder if we all see the same thing. Do we see the same blues, oranges, and greens, do we cast similar shadows in the sun?
Featuring diverse cultures from around the world, this book asks a very important question. We are all different, but the grass is still green, the sky is still blue, and the night is still black.
These are all the things that help make this world wonderful, and though we are different people, we all see the same beautiful colors.
ARE YOUR STARS LIKE MY STARS is one of the best books when discussing diversity and should be in every classroom and home. Click the link in our bio to see more beautiful diverse books like this one
HUGGY KISSY
We love ALL of Leslie Patricelli’s books, especially this one. HUGGY KISSY is an adorable book that features a cute little baby and all the lovable gestures he receives from those who love him.
It also features Spanish so it can be great when teaching your little ones a new language.
LITTLES
Children grow up wayyyy too fast. Before you know it, they’re crawling, creeping, walking and then off to college, lol.
Kelly DiPucchio’s LITTLE, And How They Grow, is a sweet picture book celebrating the stages from newborn to school aged. It’s the perfect book for new moms and mom-to-be or for you to read and reminisce with your little/big ones.
The illustrations by A.G Ford are bright and vibrant, so it’s perfect for children and it can definitely jerk a tear out of parents.
GOODNIGHT MOON
The perfect bedtime storybook for any age. Margaret Wise Brown’s GOODNIGHT MOON is colorful, creative and imaginative.
A little bunny’s room comes to life then gently falls asleep as he drifts off to sleep as well. He says good night to the stuff in his room, including the comb and the brush and a bowl full of mush. Definitely a must-have classic.
A IS FOR APPLE UNLESS
A IS FOR APPLE UNLESS… by Tom Llewellyn and Mark Hoffmann is a hilarious twist to the alphabet that little readers will just love.
B is for ball, but also the barf you’ll make if someone hits you in the stomach with the ball. It’s a fun and interactive way to learn the alphabet and the witty and colorful illustrations are sure to delight
MAMA'S BELLY
MAMA’S BELLY by Kate Hosford is such a wonderful story. It’s features a pregnant mother and her toddler daughter who just can’t wait for her little sister to be born.
MAMA BABY
MAMA BABY by Chris Raschka is a beautiful book portraying the interaction between a mother and her baby.
From imitating peek-a-boos to the brief separation and the reassurance of a return, MAMA BABY is relatable to everyday interactions that both parent and child will love.
Coupled with beautiful, vibrant watercolors that will captivate the smallest child, it helps to reinforce the bond a mother has with her child.
DK BRAILLE
DK BRAILLE’S book series is great for teaching shapes and counting to children who are blind or partially sighted and also children of blind parents.
It features Unified English Braille and brightly, embossed images.
The tactile shapes and textures allow children to feel the shapes and it’s perfect for sensory play.
I love how interactive and fun these books are. It’s perfect for parents and educators. It makes me want to learn Braille..amazing.
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