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📚Storytime Favorites: Kids’ Books We Actually Read (and Love!)
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items From silly rhymes to heart-warming classics, these children’s books are the ones that make my little guy giggle, point, and say “again!” every single night. Perfect for snuggly bedtime routines, car rides, or gifting to new parents.
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This one’s pure holiday magic — it comes with a little wind-up Santa that zooms across the track right inside the pages. It’s an instant hit every Christmas and makes storytime feel like a festive event.
Wind-Up Santa's Sleigh - by Fiona Watt (Board Book)
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Such a fun pick for little hands — they get to “build” their own taco with flaps and textures while learning food words. It’s silly, colorful, and guaranteed giggles every time.
Tacos!: An Interactive Recipe Book book
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Adorable and relatable — this book teaches gentle lessons about emotions and mistakes through a sweet little dino who just wants to do better. A favorite for toddlers learning about kindness and feelings.
Little Dino Boo-Boos!: A book about bumps and sniffles|Board Book
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Perfect for helping little ones manage big emotions. Simple language and soft illustrations make it easy to introduce breathing and mindfulness in a calm, reassuring way.
My Calm Down Book book
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A classic that never gets old — the rhyme, the rhythm, and the chaos of it all make it a crowd-pleaser every time. Great for language development and big laughs.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
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A cozy bedtime story with beautiful illustrations and gentle rhymes. It’s the perfect way to wind down after a long day — we read this one almost every night.
Little Owl Says Goodnight: A... book by Emma Parrish
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Kids get to “make” their own pizza by lifting flaps, stirring, and sprinkling pretend toppings. It’s a cute way to introduce cooking steps and fine motor skills — plus, who doesn’t love pizza?
Pizza An Interactive Recipe Book (Board Book)
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The popping sound is so satisfying — even for adults. This one teaches animal families (puppies, kittens, ducklings) while keeping little fingers busy. Great for car rides or quiet play.
Small Poke A Dot: Pet Families|Hardcover
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A must-have for train lovers! The wind-up train travels around the track through the story’s scenes, making it feel like a tiny adventure each time.
Wind-up Train Toy & Book: Steam Train Adventure
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This imaginative read lets kids explore space from their own room — full of flaps, textures, and pretend missions that make them feel like real astronauts.
Astronaut (Let's Pretend Sets)
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A sensory favorite that combines storytime with fidget fun. The built-in poppers help keep hands busy while reading along — perfect for little ones who love tactile play.
Chuckle & Roar The Pop It! Book : Grow With Me Colors, First Words and Sensory Toy
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Wind up Santa’s sleigh and watch him zoom around the track! A festive favorite that combines storytime and playtime magic.
Pull-Back Busy Santa Book [With Plastic ...
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A sweet, sing-along classic that brings counting and rhyming to life with adorable ducklings and gentle illustrations.
Five Little Ducks - (Sing Along with Me!) (Board Book)
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Kids can trace, race, and explore as cars zip through colorful tracks — a fun, tactile book for little hands.
Make Tracks: Cars
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This interactive play set lets kids gear up like real firefighters with pop-out pieces and pretend-play prompts.
Let's Pretend: Firefighter Set - by Roger Priddy (Board Book)
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Wind up the little plane and send it flying across the sturdy track pages — storytelling meets nonstop adventure!
Wind-Up Plane Book [With Toy Airplane] book by Gillian Doherty