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Books for Kids that I Actually Enjoy Reading Every Night
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items As a parent, you know reading is a big part of your everyday routine…however sometimes these can get repetitive or just downright annoying. I created this list to share our favorite books! These are the books my toddler loves reading and I enjoy read...
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Everyday Books
Seasonal Favorites
Everyday Books
Books we read on an everyday basis! These are the books my toddler asks for in his rotation, and we have handy at all times!
This is our current household favorite! I love that I can make a few different voices, which is silly for my son. Has a good repetition and themes of patience, celebrating ideas, and the illustrations are so cute!
Little Blue Truck Leads the Way Padded Board Book - by Alice Schertle
My son is in a truck phase so this one is literally daily but it’s a must have. It’s a short book (perfect for naptime routine). I love the story of unlikely friendship but having things in common can eventually lead to a great friend! It’s a fun rea...
Trash Truck Board Book - by Max Keane
This book holds the best memories for me. I used to read it every night from newborn to about a year (before my son could talk 🤣). It’s a classic, lots of good repetition, calm, and it’s fun to read about all the different construction machinery! Bu...
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site (Board Book) (Sherri Duskey Rinker)
I swear this book had my son making Lion, Monkey, Snake, Elephant, frog, and elephant noises so quickly just because he enjoyed lifting the flaps so much!!!! An easy read, captivating, and good motor skill development.
Pro tip: tape the flap hinge ...
Dear Zoo 25 Years Anniversary Edition (Board Book) by Rod Campbell
Okay I admit this one is purely nostalgic for me because I loved Blues Clues growing up. However it’s still a fun read, has dogs, and friends along the way! My son is always pointing to all the characters and asking “what’s this?” It’s a great bedtim...
Night Night, Blue (Blue's Clues & You) - by Random House (Board Book)
Im always down for a little science 🤓 this one delivers! I love how it’s centered around each planet’s unique attributes (great teaching moment)! It’s colorful, cute, and informative. My son loved this one around 8 months and enjoyed just staring at...
8 Little Planets - by Chris Ferrie (Board Book)
Okay I know this isn’t one you “read” BUT my son opens this book daily! Lots of good trucks and exposure to different “daily” vehicles. It also has colors! My son fully says truck now as his favorite word 🤣
First 100 Trucks - by Roger Priddy (Board Book)
Please just get this book. This is our current naptime book! It’s a classic, nostalgic, colorful and lots of good teaching (colors, fruits, food 🤣)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar - by Eric Carle (Board Book)
We have cats in our home and this is a good book if you want to model good behavior around them! It’s also funny and my son loves making cat noises while we’re reading. It’s so easy and super colorful!
Cat's First Baby - (Dog and Cat's First) by Natalie Nelson (Board Book)
This is such a good one to teach kids about being themselves and everyone being different! However our differences make us stronger 🥰 I just love this book and the illustrations are so sweet!
The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be - by Joanna Gaines (Hardcover)
Seasonal Favorites
These are all our favorite seasonal book favorites!!
In this house - we will purchase pretty much ANY cat book! This one is a favorite for the fall/halloween season! You’ll find themes of friendship, kindness and helping others! Great teaching moments for kids and such cute illustrations.
The Little Kitten (My Little Animal Friend)
My son’s current favorite! I love making lots of spooky voices and counting the cats 🤍
Five Black Cats: Counting Board Book for Kids