It’s no secret that toddlers love touching things – at such a young age, a lot of exploration happens kinesthetically, which can mean a sad end to many a paperback book. We’ve rounded up our favorite toddler exploration books – they’re sturdy, interactive, and will teach your toddler something important about the world around them. From lift-the-flap […]
Read MoreMost toddlers go through a train/car/truck stage (or all three….at the same time), and reading books about their obsession is a great way to introduce concepts like color, shape, texture, and rhyme that they otherwise wouldn’t be interested in. We’ve rounded up our favorite toddler truck books (which have been approved by truck-crazed toddlers) – […]
Read MoreAnyone with a toddler is a pro at animal noises. Cow says, “Moo,” dog says, “Woof!” – there’s always a full arsenal of farm and zoo animal sounds at the tip of our tongues. Animal noises are a great way for toddlers to begin using language to communicate and identify objects, and animal books are […]
Read MoreA big part of being a toddler is learning about animals and all the different sounds they make and things they do. What better way to celebrate this toddler-ism than reading along with our animal buddies? We’ve compiled a quick list of some sturdy board books, all about animal friends, and the fun things they […]
Read MoreOne of the most important tools in the learning tool-kit is music. If your toddler is anything like mine, they LOVE singing, and lyrics and repetition get into their little head and stay for their whole life. The rhyming words create patterns that help with vocabulary, reading, and even math. Singing while reading and looking […]
Read MoreWhat better way to end the day than a bedtime story about, what else, BEDTIME! Reading before bedtime is one of the best ways to wind our little one’s whole self down while learning new words and creating a safe, comfortable environment. We get beautiful bonding time in that valuable transition time between play and […]
Read MoreIf your toddler hasn’t gone through their train-obsessed stage yet, don’t worry – they will. There’s something about trains that seems to excite every little one at some point in their life, and the Thomas and Friends books are the perfect way to keep your kiddo entertained while they’re in this phase. We’ve rounded up […]
Read MoreIf you have ever met anyone who can speak more than 3 languages, you most likely realized they started learning them from a young age. Giving the gift of language to our kids is not only beneficial, but can also be extremely fun! No matter what language we speak, we can all agree that art […]
Read MoreNot only is learning to identify foods a necessary part of learning for toddlers, it helps pique their interest in fruits and veggies they may otherwise not want to try. We’ve rounded up our four favorite food books — from informative to goofy, these stories help teach your child about animals and the foods they […]
Read MorePotty training: those two words can send shudders down the spine of any toddler parent, and for good reason. Learning to use the restroom can be scary for a lot of little ones, and trying to teach them to do something they definitely don’t want to – at the age where they’ve discovered the fun […]
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