A collection of picture and board books we adore after completing our one-thousand books before kindergarten challenges.
A cute adventure story about friendship and working together, this one will keep them captivated and you will enjoy it too.
Bear Came Along (Caldecott Honor Book)
Jim is having a terrible day. Your kids will laugh along as the animals try to make Jim feel better.
Grumpy Monkey
Lilly makes a new friend, but he may not be what he appears!
Silly Doggy!
Vibrant illistrations tell a powerful story. A must add to any home bookshelf.
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
Explore the animals of South America with this classic Eric Carle book. The littles will love searching for the animals throughout the pages.
"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," Said the Sloth
This intergenerational story is beautifully illustrated and full of fun facts.
Tomatoes for Neela
A cute story about not fitting in and the love of family.
Not Quite Narwhal (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends)
Cute, colorful, and full of facts about the solar system for even the littlest space explorers.
8 Little Planets: Solar System Book for Kids
Maybe not technically a picture book, but this silly storybook keeps the littles laughing the whole time and begging for more.
The Book with No Pictures
A fully interactive book that lets kids “cook” from scratch.
Pizza!: An Interactive Recipe Book
Help Anni on her mission to find the secret ingredients in this fragrant South Asian dish.
Anni Dreams of Biryani
A wonderfully illustrated approach to teach a sensitive subject.
Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept: A Guide
Captivating, playful inventive language helps with phonics building and will keep everyone engaged.
Du Iz Tak?
Full of self love and cultural celebration, this is a beautiful book to have on the shelf.
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
A celebration of multicultural families, this book is a must for any child hailing from different backgrounds as they work out their identity.
I Can Be All Three
A simple fable with cute illistrations, this is a bedtime staple.
Boom Snot Twitty
A journey of positive self image, this book tells a story of friendship and self love.
Bravo, Avocado!
A humorous story of self acceptance.
Giraffe Problems (Animal Problems)
A beautiful nonfiction book teaming with colorful illustrations of life. This is our favorite installation of the Our Universe series.
Ocean! Waves for All (Our Universe, 4)
Stunning illustrations offer a look inside a beautiful underwater ecosystem in this easy to follow story.
Over and Under the Pond
Teach your kids the importance of asking “why” in this this book that champions women in STEM.
Ada Twist, Scientist: A Picture Book
Learn patience with Bilal as his dad cooks his favorite meal.
Bilal Cooks Daal
This interactive board books keeps the littles asking “what's next?”
Press Here
Funny and original, this one will keep them laughing.
The Day the Crayons Quit
This book is an uplifting and honest reflection of the experiences of many children with reflections that echo the past. Beautifully done.
The Year We Learned to Fly
This celebration of a grandmothers love is an ode to kindness and generosity and a must have on every child's shelf.
Last Stop on Market Street
Inspiring and heartfelt, this book celebrates the strength it takes to stand tall when being bullied.
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
Give a foundation to those budding minds with a simple, captivating explanation of science and engineering concepts that they will choose to read again and again.
Baby University Complete Board Book Set
A beautiful and tender interpretation of EE Cummings poem, this is the book I read to my infants every night before bed.
I Carry Your Heart with Me
A cute picture book about finding love when you least expect it.
Love Monster
Our favorite of the Llama Llama series, and a helpful story to help bedtime go a little smoother.
Llama Llama Red Pajama
A classic for a reason, my littles read this so much we bought three different copies.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Another Classic from Eric Carle, this book was the first one my kids “read” along with.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
A great book for kids who struggle to fit in or have neurodivergence.
Bitsy Bat, School Star
A heartwarming story about discovering your own unique beauty.
Sulwe
A fun twist on a classic
The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk
My kids love this, and it was by and far the most helpful potty training book.
Lil Poo
Sometimes we are Unicorns, and sometimes we are Horse.
Unicorn (and Horse) - Books
A celebration of a mothers love and making your own home.
Dreamers
An adorable look at the frog lifecycle.
Frog (Little Life Cycles)
A beautiful book about facing our fears and showing that it’s ok to be scared of new things.
I Will Swim Next Time
Teaching to learn names and honoring those that don’t sound familiar.
Say My Name
A bedtime favorite for our toddlers. They love to “roar” along.
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
A celebration of Muslim traditions and a mother’s love.
Like the Moon Loves the Sky
With glow in the dark illustrations and a cute rhyme, this is a favorite for bedtime.
Night Night Farm
Familiar and well loved, this still holds the space as the best alphabet book.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Wonderfully illustrated book showcasing this classic song.
What a Wonderful World
A classic that celebrates adventures outdoors.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
A celebration of Ramadan and those who celebrate it
Ramadan Around The World
A simple storybook showcasing families of all kinds, we love finding illustrations that look like the loved ones in our lives.
