A mom- and dad- approved list of the best books for babies, toddlers, and young kids.
This is a list of the best books for babies and the best books for toddlers.
But you wont find any traditional classics on this list.
Best Baby Books
Weve sourced the best modern books for young kids, ages 0 to 5.
These books will make you and your kids laugh out loudand think deeply, too.
But theres no reason to limit yourself to reading only cardboard books to your baby or toddler.
Just dont let them get their sticky little paws all over any of these epic books for kids.
0.You Are Not A Princess (And Thats Ok!)
Of all the best baby books, this is the only one without any illustrations whatsoever.
This automatically makes it stand out from competitors.
To understand exactly how amazing this book is, you have to read it.
And dont underestimate your kid!
They dontneeddrawings to enjoy a story.
2.The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
This book is truly hilarious.
Plus, the letter format is a fun change in pace from the typical narrative storybook.
The illustration are also excellent.
3.We Found A Hat by Jon Klassen
Theres a hat!
The problem is that there are TWO turtles, and both of the turtles want the hat.
This book is inherently about sharing.
It also encourages you to consider the reality that you cant always get what you want.
4.Penguin Problems by Jory John
Humans arent the only ones who feel sad.
Penguins have problems, too.
The drawings in this book are excellent.
As is the underlying messagethat life isnt all peaches and cream.
Sometimes, youll feel sad for no discernible reason.
4.Feminist Baby by Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantzs illustrations are outstanding.
Paired with feminist messages, her illustrations are next-level awesome.
This book is a must-read for little boys and girls everywhere.
Plus, its cardboard, so your baby can munch on it in between readings without destroying it.
This book is an ode to moms everywhere.
Its a celebration of the fact that moms are humans, too.
They are gloriously nutty and flawed and imperfectly perfect beings.
Easily one of the best baby books out there.
This book is wry at its core.
In its own special way, its a celebration of life.
7.Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty
Rosie isnt a princess.
And shes not interested in throwing tea parties.
At heart, shes an engineer.
This book does that.
It highlights the accomplishments of several amazing women in a way thats readable and digestible for super young kids.
Dreams do come true, but if you want to achieve something, persistence is necessary.
At heart, this is a story about restraint.
And the power of realizing that you might not reallyneedwhatever you crave.
The illustrations are fun to boot.
I mean, who would have thought?
Whatever the case, its an adorably story with equally adorable drawings.
