The Best Learning Toddler Books
When my little one turned one, he started to pull out the toddler books off the shelf and walked over to us so we can read them to him. He’s going to be 2 soon and he still does it. He says “book” over and over again, sometimes he throws them at us and sometime he shoves them in our face.
My partner and I made a pact to never say no to him when he bring a book to us. We said we’d drop whatever it is that we’re doing to read to him and I believe this is the reason why he continues to bring us books. He loves to read, and I love it.
Today we read 6 books in a row, he just sat there and repeated words after me. Then he would say “again” when I’d close a book. Some of the books he already has memorized.
It’s amazing to see how smart little ones are. The books for toddlers I mentioned below have really helped him develop vocabulary skills. He’s learned so many new words and even uses them throughout the day. He knows his letters, numbers, animals and more!
These books are the best educational reads out there, they’re perfect for kids aged 1-2 years old.
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Top 10 Best Books For Toddlers
1) Dear Zoo
Dear Zoo is a flap book, and it’s my son’s favorite. It’s about animals that are sent by a zoo, every animal in each page is hiding under a flap which make is very exciting for kids.
2) The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s ABC
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s ABC has all the letter in the alphabet with pictures of animals for each one. This book has helped my son recognize letters on my shirt, walls, pictures. While reading, I always say the word and sound for each so, he also learned the sounds they make.
3) First 100 Words
First 100 Words mentions relevant words that kids can use to communicate better with you or others. You can even make it more fun and educational by making the sounds that some the things in the pictures make.
4) My First 100 Animals & Birds
This book has great pictures of animals. I really dislike books that show cartoon like images of animals that are a bit confusing and you can’t really tell what animal it is….. this is not that book so don’t worry!
5) Puppy And Friends
Puppy and Friends is a touch and feel book and it’s another one of my son’s favorites. Every page has something different to touch, it’s perfect for tactile learners.
6) I Love You To The Moon And Back
I Love You to the Moon and Back is about a bear and a cub that start their day and share their love for each other in different ways. It’s a rhyme book and your kid will love it.
7) Goodnight Moon
Goodnight Moon is a bed time story about a rabbit going to sleep and pointing out different items in the room and saying goodnight to them. Every time my son and I read this book, he also points out things in the room and says goodnight to them.
8) Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See is also a book with different animals and colors on every page. Every page also asks the different animals what they see and the animals respond that another animal is looking at them.
9) Love You Forever
Love You Forever is actually my favorite one. It tells a story about the evolving relationship of a little boy and his mom. The boy starts off as a baby and grows up to be a man, moves out the house and one day ends up having a family of his own. The book also has lyrics to a short song that will get stuck in your baby’s head all day.
10) Spanish- English Picture Dictionary
Spanish-English Picture Dictionary is a book every child needs because it helps them improve their vocabulary.
Other books I recommend…
If you want to save some money, here are some other amazing educational books that you can get in a bundle for less!
My First Library Book Bundle
Sesame Street Board Books Bundle
How is reading beneficial to your child?
When you read to your child in their early years, you help stimulate the part of the brain that allows them understand what language is. It also helps your kid get familiar with words and sounds to develop basic language skills so they can start communicating with words.
Reading these toddler books with your child is also a great way to bond with them, it helps develop basic language skills and helps improve their vocabulary. If you read with your children regularly it will become something that they enjoy to do in the future.
