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Our Favorite Books for Ages 4 and Under
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items These are the books my daughter has truly loved from baby days to now (age 4). Some are sturdy board books perfect for little hands, and others are storybooks or educational that we read today. If you’re building a home library or looking for gift id...
Baby sign language was so helpful for us! This is a simple, sweet introduction to baby sign language, with clear pictures and easy-to-learn signs.
Baby-Sized Intro to Sign Language
🦖 A super fun, sensory book! The bumpy textures make it a favorite for little hands—and who doesn't love dinosaurs?
Never Touch the Dinosaurs - Books
A classic for building vocabulary! Bright photos and simple labels perfect for babies and toddlers.
First 100 Words: A Padded Board Book
A wonderful, empowering book that teaches kids about making positive choices to shape their day. Touches on being kind, calm, confident, patient, and a good sport.
My Magical Choices - Teach Kids to Choose
My daughter is obsessed! We got this after she started learning about constellations in her preschool science class. A beginner-friendly guide to the night sky and early stargazers!
Constellations for Kids: Easy Star Guide
She can't get enough Bluey right now! This one is great for bedtime. I let her choose 2 of the stories to read before bed.
Bluey 5-Minute Stories
Another bedtime winner—PAW Patrol adventures with their favorite characters in quick, bite-size doses.
PAW Patrol 5-Minute Stories Collection
Her first search & find book, and it was a hit! We did a few pages every night for about a month straight. Easy enough for the littles with cute illustrations. I'd say we outgrew it by 4 yo.
My First Search & Find: Moo, Quack, Roar and More!
Our second search & find book because she loves mermaids and sea animals. This one also has a couple of mazes, rhyming pairs, and counting.
Under the Sea (My First Search and Find)
A must-have collection of Boynton classics in one cheerful box! These short, rhyming books were some of our first favorites and gave us some giggles.
Boynton's Greatest Hits Boxed Set
A silly, colorful book full of dancing dinos that’s so fun to read aloud! I am not sure why we attached to this one so much, but we read it A LOT. It's a quick read that always included a little movement!
Dinosaur Dance! (Board Book)
Pretty much makes zero sense, but that's some of the reason we loved Sandra's silly books. My girl particularly likes the sneakers in the freezer 😂 But ultimately, it's a quick bedtime book.
Silly Lullaby (Board Book)
We still shout, “It's Pajama Time!” every night when it's time for dad to put on her jammies. It's playful, musical, and of course silly!
Pajama Time! (Board Book)
Cannot recommend this set enough! LIttle Monkey Clams Down was one of our first books teaching self-regulation techniques. These also teach some important habits like saying "please" and "thank you".
Hello Genius Milestone Box (Paperback Set)
A super interactive book that toddlers LOVE — pop the bubbles while you sing along and count! It is heavy, so not one I'd pack for travel, but the Poke-a-Dot books are great fun!
Poke-a-Dot: Old MacDonald's Farm
I originally picked this one simply because she was into dinosaurs at the time, but it turned out to be really useful in potty training. I love the step-by-step instructions and that it starts with the actual feeling of having to go.
Dino Potty: Learn To Potty With Dino
A beautiful reminder that growth takes time. This one helped me address her feelings of frustration about not being able to do something right away or “yet.” Also has beautiful illustrations.
The Magical Yet
Packed with simple facts, colorful illustrations, and lots to spark curiosity. I also love the diversity/inclusion illustrated in the books by this author!
All About Nature: Animals, Insects & Plants
Perfect for answering all those “why is it raining?” questions. Fun, engaging, and easy to understand for preschoolers! It's never too early to start teaching science!
All About Weather: A First Weather Book for Kids
We got this as a gift and were pleasantly surprised! My girl loves all three books included and the lesson is fantastic! They get to see how making different choices along the way changes the ending of the story. The books can also be purchased indiv...
What Should Danny Do? Gift Set + Poster (The Power to Choose)
A simple, effective book that helps toddlers understand why we don't bite. It focuses on what they can do instead of just what they can't—a great fit for a positive parenting approach.
Teeth Are Not for Biting (Board Book)
This book supports little ones in navigating big emotions by offering alternatives to hitting. It emphasizes positive actions and what they can do.
Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book)