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Books my toddler would rate 5 STARS

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All books that are 5 star TODDLER APPROVED! If you're looking for toddler books to add to your story-time rotation, these NEED to go to the top of your list! We have read these so often that we can recite most of them. Not only does my toddler love t...
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books for emotional intelligence

Books that we found help with picky eating, emotions, sharing, directions etc.

 
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we constantly quote “i want my hat back." I personally love the low-key humor for adults
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
 
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Great book to explain that it is normal to ask for help!
I am stuck written & illustrated by Julia Mills
 
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MUST HAVE for picky eaters!!
Dragon's First Taco (from Dragons Love Tacos)
 
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Shows that you can do anything if you put your mind to it and adjustments in plans still count!
Today I Will Fly! - Elephant and Piggie
 
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light hearted book that got my daughter through her emotions having a broken leg
I Broke My Trunk! - Elephant and Piggie
 
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Good book to explain how rules and directions work
Don't Push the Button!
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Explains all the emotions
The Color Monster - A story about emotions
 
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Teaches hands off and other approaches to big feelings
What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting: No Hitting Book for Toddlers
 
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explains pets have boundaries too
Tails Are Not for Pulling (Board Book)

potty training books

toddler potty training must-haves! normalizes talking about all things potty!

 
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another great potty training book
Let's Go to the Potty! Potty Training Book
 
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normalize talking about all things potty!!
Who Pooped on Me? by David Cunliffe
 
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we have read this so many times that we can recite it word-for-word. GREAT FOR POTTY TRAINING
Elephant Goes Potty by Patterson & Hanson

The crayon books

We love the different personalities for each crayon and how the series all intertwine.

 
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We love seeing all of the crayons perspectives, emotions and personalities
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
 
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This series gets 5 stars
The Day the Crayons Came Home - Daywalt
 
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Book is perfect for first day of school or explaining the concept of friends
The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Books from kids shows

Feel good Books from low-stimulating shows. Good for when screen time is over but they still want to watch.

 
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our favorite low-stim TV show in a book!
Trash Truck by Max Keane
 
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love the different perspectives from side characters
Trash Truck: Donny & Walter's Surprising Day