Great Reads for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Inspiring a love of reading begins at birth.
Choose books based on your child’s interest and developmental stage to make reading fun!
Babies (Birth - One Year)
- Sturdy books that can be chewed on
- Books with photos and real faces, especially of other babies
- Touch-and-feel books
- Books based on nursery rhymes or songs
- Concept books (colors, shapes, numbers)
- Large, bright, or high-contrast images
- Books with animal noises
- Books about daily routines
Books for One - Three Year Olds
- Clear, bold illustrations
- Rhyming books
- Books that are interactive or have movable parts
- Books with repetitive phrases
- Books that introduce feelings and emotions
- Books about routines and daily life
- Concept books (colors, shapes, numbers)
- Books about your child’s favorite characters or interests
Books for Three - Five Year Olds
- Detailed illustrations
- Wordless picture books
- Books with simple or predictive plots
- Folktales
- Funny books
- Concept books: (opposites, size, time)
- Non-fiction books about animals and science
- Books with more abstract topics like fairness, feelings, and friendship
Not enough? Check out our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge, contact your local library or email us for more!