Kids & Family
12 Best Books For Toddlers
At least those terrible twos come with some terrific reading! Revisit beloved classics like "Corduroy," and find some new favorites as well.

Ready... set... read!
OK, it's not really a race to get through the pages, but the days of reading to your toddler will be gone before you know it. The good news is that there are some amazing children's books for that 0-2 range — some of which you'll probably remember from your own childhood.
Luckily for you, we've rounded up the 12 best books for toddlers. Happy reading!
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Peek-A-Who, $5.71
Peek-a-who-who? Could it be an owl, perhaps! This board book is filled with bright colors, fun rhymes and peek-a-boo windows.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, $9.11
Your young one will love answering the pigeon's pleas — and getting to be the boss — in this adorably illustrated board book. If you like this pigeon book, we strongly recommend you check out "The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!"

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, $12.25
What is it with toddlers and trucks? They can't get enough of 'em, and "Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site" combines different ones with bulldozers, excavators and cranes — oh my!

From Head to Toe Board Book, $3.99
This Eric Carle classic lets little ones wave their arms like a monkey and bend their necks like a giraffe! It's very interactive and a favorite amongst toddlers and parents alike.

That's Not My Monster...(Usborne Touchy-Feely Books), $10.08
This one always gets the giggles! "That's Not My Monster" combines bold illustrations with interesting textures and a singsong story.

Sophie la Girafe: Good Night, Sophie: A touch and feel book, $4.12
Your toddler will love saying goodnight to Sophie and her friends, regardless of if she has the Sophie teether. The colorful pictures combined with soft textures to feel make this book an instant nighttime favorite.

Old Macdonald: A Hand-Puppet Board Book, $10.06
Mooing, quacking and oinking is so much more fun when there's a mini-puppet on your finger! The little ones seem to like it, too, which is why we highly recommend this highly interactive board book from Little Scholastic.

Hands Are Not for Hitting (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series), $7.89
Teach toddlers from the get-go that hands are for holding, creating and keeping to yourself — not hitting. This brightly colored board book presents simple and important behavioral concepts in a way that a toddler can truly comprehend.

Where's Spot? $5.08
Find Spot — and watch your toddler delight in finding Spot — with this beloved children's classic. Kids never get tired of pointing to this puppy!

A is for Airplane/A es para avion, $6.95
Go from A to Z in English and Spanish with this multilingual edition alphabet book! Your toddler will love the vibrant pictures, and you'll feel good about expanding his vocabulary in not one, but two different languages.

Gossie: A Gosling on the Go!, $5.31
Gossie is a darling little duck who loves wearing her bright red boots, and you better believe her feathers are ruffled when she can't find them! Kids will love helping Gossie search for her boots and ultimately find them in this sweet board book.

Corduroy (40th Anniversary Edition), $15.12
"Corduroy" is and will always be a classic, but this 40th anniversary edition gives readers of the beloved book a little something extra in the form of never before seen sketches and spreads. This is a must for every little one's library.
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