Here are some of our favorite picture books for toddlers. These titles can be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted. |
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Over in the Meadow
by Jane Cabrera
A boldly illustrated rendition of the classic counting song depicts animal mothers and babies who play together on a beautiful day in the meadow before children are invited to find and count all the babies as they appear in groups on the final spread.
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The Little Guys
by Vera Brosgol
A slyly humorous, high-energy cautionary tale depicts a team of tiny but mighty Little Guys who create an unstoppable army before causing their forest creature neighbors to worry when they amass more than they need.
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Color the Sky
by David Elliott
This celebration of color and nature uses the beauty of birds to observe primary and secondary colors, while encouraging children to embrace the differences within themselves and the world around them.
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Seven Little Ducklings
by Annette Cate
When a mother duck awakens one morning, she discovers her seven eggs hatched in the night and all of her ducklings have wandered off, so she must search and count as she discovers them one by one.
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Chirp!
by Mary Murphy
In this ode to individuality and a celebration of the joy of sound, each bird wakes up to a new day and gives voice to its own song.
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We All Play: Kimãetawãanaw
by Julie Flett
Join celebrated artist Julie Flett on a joyful romp with animals. This picture book, with gorgeous images and sweet simple text, is a marvelous celebration of the interconnectedness of all creatures, and includes some Cree phrases. It is based on the Cree teaching of "wahkohtowin"- interconnectedness and play- and includes the English and Cree names of the animals in the book.
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One-Osaurus, Two-Osaurus
by Kim Norman
Nine dinosaurs are playing a sing-song rendition of hide-and-seek, but something isn't adding up. Where is number ten? Stomp, stomp, stomp! CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP! Ready or not, here he comes, and he sounds ... big! With big, bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child's imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic treat. Please note, this title can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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Very Good Hats
by Emma Straub
Energetic and entertaining, this picture book shows children that anything, including acorns, raspberries, pudding cups, books, and more, can be a hat if you believe it is!
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Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep!
by Bill Martin
A clever young boy loves his old car, which has been everywhere from the backyard to the sky and from the hills to the water in this delightful singsong story.
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One, Two, Grandpa Loves You
by Shelly Becker
In this heartwarming picture book that captures the special bond between grandfathers and their grandchildren, a girl and her grandfather set out together on an outdoor adventure.
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Hickory Dickory Dock
by Kim Dean
Pete the Cat puts a groovy spin on the classic nursery rhyme “Hickory Dickory Dock,” in this sing-along storybook.
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Ploof
by Ben Clanton
In this imaginative and interactive board book, Ploof, a friendly, puffy cloud full of feelings, helps little readers learn social-emotional skills like empathy, encouragement, and kindness and how to be a fantastic friend.
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Our Dragon
by Mem Fox
A baby dragon who breathes fire, especially when he's hungry or tired, feels bad about singeing household items, including shoes, plants, and toys, but comes to realize his parents love him unconditionally.
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A Spider Named Itsy
by Steve Light
Everyone knows the rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." Generations of children have sung this beloved verse and mastered its accompanying twisty finger play. But what sent the tiny spider on his upward trek to begin with? What happened along the way-and where is Itsy now? Steve Light-with his meticulously rendered, highly detailed pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations and an endearing cast of insect characters-riffs on a classic as he offers some surprising answers, ushering us into a charming tale of perseverance, kindness, and community.
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Where's Baby?
by Anne Hunter
When Baby Fox hides from his parents, Papa Fox looks all over for him.
This book can be found in the Easy Graphic Novel section of the library.
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Let's Go Puddling!
by Emma Perry
A group of children, along with their parents, gather together to stimp-stamp-stomp through the muddy puddles in front of their apartment building, ending the day by snuggling with the grown-ups on the couch as their soggy socks dry.
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Five on the Bed
by Addie K. Boswell
A young girl, her parents, and their dog and cat appear on, under, and next to the bed as they all get ready to sleep in this counting book featuring cut paper illustrations.
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How Big is Love?
by Emma Dodd
A gentle rhyming ode to unconditional love by the creator of What Matters Most features a devoted mama duck who imparts to her ducklings how they helped her discover how big and powerful love can be.
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Sun Flower Lion
by Kevin Henkes
Combines deceptively simple shapes and a minimalist palette with simile-rich text designed to support emerging readers in the imagination-inspiring story of a lion under a bright sun who dreams he is in a field of delicious cookie flowers.
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The Umbrella
by Beth Ferry
In this delightful story that can be read aloud, rain or shine, a little girl and her dog find unexpected ways to spread the light in their dreary town where it always rains, showing that happiness is contagious.
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