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27 Best Books for 2 Year Olds that Toddlers Love

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Skip to contentSharing is caring!Two year olds are at such an exciting age. They learn at a rapid rate, taking in everything around them. Their personalities are developing quickly as well, and books are a great way to help them learn and process new information. Here we are sharing our 27 best books for 2 year olds that toddlers (and parents) love.This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more about these links in my&nbsp;disclosure policy.Just as 2 year olds have their own individual personalities, they also have their own preferences when it comes to books. What one child loves, another may have zero interest at all.But for parents, grandparents, and educators who may be shopping for the best books for 2 year olds, these tips can help:The thick covers and pages make it easy for small fingers to manipulate. It also makes it more difficult for children to rip or destroy if they handle their books too roughly. Paper pages can be easily torn, which is why we tend to read those with adult supervision.Books with flaps or moving parts are exciting for a child to interact with while reading. Text that asks questions or even books that encourage movement (such as yoga books) are fun to read as well.Young children love books that are written with rhyming or sing-song text. Those with repetitive words are interesting to 2 year olds because they love the predictability.Much like how babies love bright, vivid colors, these same colors are very attention-grabbing for 2 year olds as well. Simple illustrations prevent 2 year olds from being overwhelmed, so they follow along with the story and pictures more easily.Too many words can cause 2 year olds to loose interest quickly. A few words on each page helps to keep their interest. Don’t be afraid of introducing new vocabulary though! Even 2 year olds can learn about quantum physics.This will vary with each child, but they are more likely to enjoy books with characters or animals that interest them. Different themes of interest are a great place to start as well, such as books about bugs or books about outer space.Often, 2 year olds are happy to “read” books independently! However, it is still important for parents or other caregivers to read with toddlers daily. Here are some suggestions to make reading with a 2 year old fun and successful:Toddlers and preschoolers love having a feeling of control and independence, and this is an easy way to allow them to make a choice in their day.While it can be tough for mom or dad to want to read Go Dog, Go for the 23rd night in a row (that book gets longer each time you read it), repeated readings are actually very beneficial for young learners! They learn more and more about the text and story each time, building a foundation for learning to read later on.Two year olds feel a sense of success or accomplishment when they correctly “read” a word or page in a book. Letting them say a word or phrase that they can predict in the story is an excellent pre-reading skill. (For example, check out One Duck Stuck in the list below.)While most 2 year olds aren’t ready to read actual words yet, they can often “read” the pictures in a story. Especially when they have read a book so many times they know it by heart.Ask them to read to you and let them use the pictures to remember how the story goes. (It’s totally ok if they don’t get it right.)Many of these items are available with Amazon Prime’s fast free shipping (often arriving in just one or two days!). If you’re not already a Prime member, you can get a&nbsp;30-day FREE trial of Amazon Prime here!With four children of my own (and the youngest a freshly-turned 2 year old), I’ve found quite a few books that 2 year olds seem to love. Here are some of our favorite children’s books – both classics and new books – that your 2 year old will love too!Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.This classic predictable book is a favorite among children and parents everywhere. Kids love the predictable text and familiar animals, as well as the bold artwork of Eric Carle.Brown Bear teaches colors, rhyming, and animal names. Your two year old will quickly learn what comes next, and will enjoy pointing to each animal as you read the last page.We highly recommend checking out other books by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle too!Check Price on AmazonPress Here by Herve TulletPress Here is a fun, interactive book for toddlers who wish they had a tablet or phone to play with. Each page instructs the reader to follow a different direction - with a new result each time!Press Here teaches children cause and effect, counting, and colors.Check Price on AmazonWhere's Spot? by Eric HillAnother of our favorite interactive books for 2 year olds, Where's Spot keeps kids engaged with boldly colored illustrations and hidden flaps to lift. Your 2 year old will love chiming in with every "no" as you read together.Where's Spot is also great for teaching spatial concepts, such as "inside" and "under."Check Price on AmazonPeekaboo Morning by Rachel IsadoraPeekaboo Morning is a great book to start your day, or end it at night! Your little one will love this boldly illustrated book as they follow along finding each family member (and the beloved bunny).Our family is happy to include this diverse board book in our collection so that our children grow up learning that differences are beautiful.Check Price on AmazonCheck Price on TargetWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakThis Caldecott Medal winner belongs in every child's library. Moms and young children everywhere will identify with Max's story of mischief and love in Where the Wild Things Are.While this wild story tends to cause too much of a rumpus at bedtime, it makes for a great book to read in the daytime when we can become wild things ourselves!Check Price on AmazonNelly Gnu and Daddy Too by Anna DewdneyFrom the author of the Llama Llama series comes Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too. This silly tale shares the adventures of a little girl and her dad as they go about their day together. We love that this book shows how dads can be involved with their children, as well as showing non-traditional gender roles in families.Check Price on AmazonLove Makes a Family by Sophie BeerCheck Price on AmazonOne Duck Stuck by Phyllis RootCheck Price on AmazonYou're Two! by Shelly UnwinCheck Price on AmazonRaindrop, Plop! by Wendy Cheyette LewisonRaindrop, plop! This springtime rhyming story shares the fun that's possible only on a rainy day. Your child will have fun counting up and down, and will enjoy the details on each page.An added bonus - you and your little nature enthusiast may find yourself on an adventure the next time it rains. Grab your rain boots!Check Price on AmazonA Little Stuck by by Oliver JeffersCheck Price on AmazonCheck Price on TargetCheck out more Funny Books for Kids here!Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin JrAnother favorite from Bill Martin Jr, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom can be found in almost every preschool and elementary school in the US! Follow the exciting story of the ABCs as they race up the coconut tree and fall back down, only for the capital letters (their parents) to come to their rescue. ﻿The playful narrative and colorful illustrations make learning the alphabet a fun and interactive experience. With vibrant illustrations and a song-like rhyme, this is a story that will be enjoyed for years to come.Check Price on AmazonY by Larry BaumFinally, a book that your toddler can read! Part of The Bo Books series, Y is a simple book that tells a story through pictures more than it does words. Actually, there are no "words" at all - only letters! By combining bold letters (that represent words like "why" and "bee"), early readers can experience success with reading as they discover the relationship between letters, sounds, words, and the meanings they represent.For our full review of Y and The Bo Books, click here!Check Price on AmazonCounting Kisses by Karen KatzCheck Price on AmazonPotty by Leslie PatricelliPotty first joined our home when my little girl began potty training at two years old. Then it became my son’s favorite book to read while he learned to go potty!The simple text and illustrations are attention-grabbing, and your little one will enjoy doing the potty dance along with the character. Prepare for hearing “tinkle tinkle toot” at every potty time going forward, but it’s well worth it.Check Price on AmazonLittle Blue Truck by Alice SchertleYour little one may only see a fun story with a blue truck and farm animals. But with your guidance,&nbsp;Little Blue Truck&nbsp;can teach so much more about life, kindness, and perseverance. Not just for little kids, this is a great book for students graduating high school.This is one of my son's favorite bedtime stories, and I know you and your child will love it too!Check Price on AmazonCheck Price on TargetHow Do You Say I Love You? by Hannah EliotCheck Price on AmazonFirst 100 Words by Roger PriddyCheck Price on AmazonBaby Loves Coding! by Ruth SpiroIntroduce your little one to STEM topics in a developmentally appropriate way with the Baby Loves Science series. We like the Baby Loves Coding book because my husband works in the IT field, and this book provides a way for Daddy to talk about his job with the little ones. Be sure to check out the other titles too!Check Price on AmazonABC Universe by the National Museum of Natural HistoryYou may be surprised how much your child will learn from an ABC book about space! My 2 and 3 year olds love to read about stars and planets, and my 3 year old daughter frequently tells us she wants to be an astronaut and take a trip to the moon! ABC Universe will help them communicate their thoughts with the proper words, and may spark a love of science at an early age.Check Price on AmazonOpposites with Frank Lloyd Wright by MudpuppyOpposites is great for teaching new vocabulary to help toddlers communicate. It entertains young readers while introducing the concept of opposites, teaching words such as round/pointy, bright/dark, and city/nature using Wright's famous works.Opposites is the follow-up to the Mudpuppy board book bestseller My First Shapes With Frank Lloyd Wright.Check Price on AmazonGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownCheck Price on AmazonThe Going-To-Bed Book by Sandra BoyntonSandra Boynton is one of our favorite children's book authors, and this book is in our top 10! With the same familiar silliness as Boynton's other books, The Going to Bed Book makes the perfect bedtime story for little ones (and every other age too).Follow along with the animals' bedtime routine as your little one winds down for sleep too. We haven't yet figured out why the animals exercise after showering, but we love the book anyway.Check Price on AmazonCheck Price on TargetGuess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita JeramCheck Price on AmazonWhere Do Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan SayresIf your little one loves trucks and tractors and everything in between, then they will love&nbsp;Where do Diggers Sleep at Night! Read about diggers and dump trucks as the various vehicles – and your little digger – prepare to sleep.Check Price on AmazonI Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourtI bought this book for my son on a whim about 12 years ago. I had no idea how much we would actually love it!This story has been read to my children so much, it's now falling apart. A little silly and a little sweet, this book asks what would a mama do if her child ended up in outrageous situations - including having a stinky face. Best read with silly voices, it's a quick bedtime favorite.Check Price on AmazonCheck Price on TargetI Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourtI bought this book for my son on a whim about 12 years ago. I had no idea how much we would actually love it!This story has been read to my children so much, it's now falling apart. A little silly and a little sweet, this book asks what would a mama do if her child ended up in outrageous situations - including having a stinky face. Best read with silly voices, it's a quick bedtime favorite.Check Price on AmazonCheck Price on TargetMEET THE AUTHORAs a mom of 4 kids (and the oldest of 4 kids herself), Amanda has over 30 years of parenting experience. A former special education teacher, Amanda has a Master’s degree in Special Education and a second M. Ed. in Educational Leadership.When she’s not working, Amanda enjoys DIY projects, exercising, photography, and long walks through Target.You can find Amanda on all social media at @parentingnestblog and @amandaseghetti

Skip to contentSharing is caring!Two year olds are at such an exciting age. They learn at a rapid rate, taking in everything around them. Their personalities are developing quickly as well, and books are a great way to help them learn and process new information. Here we are sharing our 27 best books for 2 year olds that toddlers (and parents) love.This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more about these links in my&nbsp;disclosure policy.Just as 2...

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