Here’s your go-to list of picture books from Target that are sweet, silly, and secretly so good for growing hearts + minds 🥹 Perfect for winding down and having fun 🫶
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books 💫 (hardcover and paperback)
board books 🧸🫶
books 💫 (hardcover and paperback)
great books for your kids in their hardcover and paperback version 🥰
This one’s a sugary-soft tale about kindness, self-worth, and baking your own magic (literally). Great for teaching littles that being different is deliciously okay!! ✨
Lessons:
🥞Be true to yourself
🥞Hard work beats easy gain
🥞Discover your spec...
The Bakery Dragon by Devin Elle Kurtz
Big dreams in a tiny package!! 💭🌟 A quirky and charming pick for kids learning how to find their voice (even if they’re teeny-weeny). Spoiler: being small doesn’t mean you can’t shine big!! 🤩
Lessons:
✨ Self-acceptance
✨ Perspective matters
✨ Em...
The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn by Shawn Harris
More teeny-weeny unicorn magic incoming! 💫 This follow-up is about chasing huge dreams with a whole lot of heart. A colorful reminder that even the littlest dreamers can make a major difference
Lessons:
✨ Perspective is powerful
✨ Effort matters
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The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn's Great Big Wish by Shawn Harris
This one’s all about being yourself, helping others, and embracing the magic that lives right around us. Perfect for your soft-hearted explorer 🥹 Lessons: 💛 Caring for others & the environment 💛 Courage in vulnerability & asking for help �...
Lily the Pond Mermaid by Lucy Fleming
Feelings? We got them 😌🦦 Otter learns how to keep going, even when things feel heavy, with a little help from friends and a lot of gentle encouragement. Emotionally validating and super cute!!
Lessons:
🫧 Letting go to move forward
🫧 Asking for...
Otter Carries on by Maya Tatsukawa
This one’s great for reminding kids (and parents) that even dark days give way to light. Keep this nearby for cozy nights in!!
Lessons:
🦊Journey of resilience and courage
🦊Value of community and guidance
🦊Hope follows hardship
Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
Every kid needs a “Yet” in their pocket, that tiny voice reminding them they can, even if they haven’t yet. Uplifting, bright, and perfect for encouraging resilience 💪
Lessons:
🌟 Resilience
🌟 Encouragement
🌟 Growth Mindset
The Magical Yet by Angela Diterlizzi
Instant lunchbox heart-melter 🧃✨ A gentle, important story about inclusion and kindness, with easy language that hits home. Great for early conversations about empathy and standing up for others!!
Lessons:
🤍Kindness and Inclusion
🤍Empathy
🤍Socia...
You Can Sit with Me by Rachel Tawil Kenyon
Plot twist: the monster’s scared of us 👀💤 A fresh take on nighttime fears with humor, heart, and adorable monster vibes. A must-read if your kiddo needs a little help sleeping solo.
Lessons: Facing Fears & Friendship
The Monster Above the Bed by Kailei Pew
For your curious kid who wants to help every critter, this gentle story teaches them how to be kind and cautious with wildlife ✨
🌿Respect for Wildlife
🦊Curiosity and Learning
🌿Calmness and Patience
If You Find a Fawn by Kellie DuBay Gillis
Mindfulness but make it cuddly 🧘♀️🐅 🌠 Rory learns how to tame those jitters with the help of a fuzzy, magical tiger. This one gives actual calming tools wrapped in rhymes and rainforest vibes. Love!
Lessons: Mindfulness Integration
The Worry Tiger by Alexandra Page
Dino zoomies + bedtime countdown = 💯🦕 Rumble’s not ready to sleep (relatable), but the story gently winds things down with a magical countdown. Ideal for rowdy evenings and dino lovers!! 🥰
Little Dinosaur by Rhiannon Fielding
Glitter, giggles, and sleepover chaos 🎉🦄 Twinkle’s party is so fun she doesn’t want to stop, but bedtime waits for no unicorn. A sweet way to wrap up a big day with calm and sparkles ✨🥹
Little Unicorn's Birthday by Rhiannon Fielding
board books 🧸🫶
Board versions of the books that are friendly to toddlers and little kids 🤩
This book is very cozy and empathic, that
addresses bedtime battles and nurtures emotional security 🥰💤 Plus, all is wrapped in a soft and cute design 🌠
Good Night Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (Board Book)
(board version of the book on the top, for little kids 🥰) Dino zoomies + bedtime countdown = 💯🦕 Rumble’s not ready to sleep (relatable), but the story gently winds things down with a magical countdown. Ideal for rowdy evenings and dino lovers!!