Instill a love of reading in your child from their first few months of life.
The best Christmas books for toddlers. Librarian and mom recommended for 0-3 year olds. Books about the holidays, Santa Claus, and Jesus’ birth. This list includes board books, picture books, and interactive books. “This one!” my toddler excitedly exclaimed as he pulled Christmas in the Manger off the shelf. I smiled softly, glad that one…
A list of the absolutely best dinosaur books for toddlers. Recommendations for building your child’s dinosaur library from a librarian and mom. My toddler handed me a book and bounced on his heels to show me that he wanted up. I dragged him onto my lap, relishing this perfect moment that he wanted to spend…
The best dinosaur books for 3-year-olds. A list of dinosaur picture books that are perfect for your 3-year-old. Recommendations from a librarian and mom. My 3-year-old grabbed his favorite dino books and pulled himself into my lap. Some moms enjoy doing activities with their kids, playing with them, or taking them to crowded theme parks….
16 interactive books for 2-year-olds that will keep your toddler actively reading. Each book is carefully curated by a mom and librarian. “I hold it!” my 2-year-old son demanded as he jerked the book away from me. Oh, the 2s. When your son or daughter suddenly starts to establish his independence by wanting to do…
This is a list of the 10 best truck books for toddlers that will make reading fun for kids in the 1-3 year range that are interested in trucks or vehicles. Written and recommended by a mom and librarian. I was surrounded by big rigs on all sides of me. “Wow, there are a…
Educational books for 2-year-olds that will teach your toddler all the skills he needs to be ready for preschool. Books on counting, shapes, the alphabet, colors, body parts, and animals. “Can you point to your nose?” my husband asked our baby as he held him on his knee. He giggled and pointed to his nose,…
A list of the best dinosaur books for kids of all ages. The best recommendations from a librarian and mom for fiction & nonfiction dinosaur books. A low growl started in my son’s chest as he approached his little brother. He immediately started to cry, knowing what was coming next. “Liam, don’t growl in your…
A curated list of the best dinosaur books for preschoolers from a librarian and mom. Pick up these books to engage your preschooler in reading time. “Stop hitting your brother!” “No, he was playing with that. Let go!” “You can’t have a snack, you haven’t even eaten your dinner.” These are just a few of…
Story books for 2-year-olds. A list of books to help make reading time meaningful for you and your 2-year-old. Recommendations from a mom and librarian. As we sat down to read, my 2-year-old kindly handed me a book with the commentary, “you like this one.” I laughed. “Yes, you’re right. I do like this one.”…