Looking for toddler books you'll actually enjoy reading for the hundredth time? These are the children's books I keep coming back to for silly characters, memorable stories, and little moments that make storytime fun for parents, too. I've included s...
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Board Books
Picture Books
Board Books
Sturdy books with rereadable stories for when your baby is in the grabby stage
This quick read about a grumpy panda teaching manners a surprisingly delightful read! Perfect for bedtime or when your little one gets restless on the go.
Please, Mr. Panda (Board Book)
Bruce is a grumpy bear who is in for a rude awakening when his breakfast eggs hatch into four pesky goslings calling him, "Mama!"
This story is humorous for parents and kids. I've had friends and family members listen in while I was reading it to m...
Mother Bruce (Board Book) (Mother Bruce Series)
This touch-and-feel book is a fun read that also doubles as a toy for my daughter, because she loves playing with the pages
Mr. Brown On the Farm with Dr. Seuss Babies
I hope they still read this to kids in school because it's a classic! The rhythmic prose is great for families building early literacy in their kids. My daughter especially loves looking at the full alphabet in the back.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Picture Books
Beautiful reads for when your baby is older, or ready to wind down for the night
I loved this book growing up because it focused on the importance of not getting caught up in other people's opinions. As a mom, I love reading this book with my daughter to trust in God and never underestimate her worth.
You Are Special (Max Lucado's Wemmicks)
A silly book about a hat peddler who gets robbed by monkeys, this was a classic in my childhood that I love sharing with my daughter. It definitely has an older art style to it, but when read with the right voices any kid will enjoy this.
Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys
If you're raising Samoan or Afakasi baby girls then I highly recommend this! Even if you're not Samoan, I think you would enjoy it. It's a cute story about a little girl's first taualuga and how she learns to embrace her culture.
Tala Learns to Siva: Netane, Kealani, Ho, Dung
CUTE book about a shy girl learning to be brave. Buy direct here to support the artist!
Punky Aloha Book
My daughter loves when I read this with a nasally voice for Viola Swamp 😂