Here are some of our favorite picture books for toddlers. These titles can be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
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We All Play: Kimãetawãanaw
by Julie Flett
Join celebrated artist Julie Flett on a joyful romp with animals. This picture book, with gorgeous images and sweet simple text, is a marvelous celebration of the interconnectedness of all creatures, and includes some Cree phrases. It is based on the Cree teaching of "wahkohtowin"- interconnectedness and play- and includes the English and Cree names of the animals in the book.
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One-Osaurus, Two-Osaurus
by Kim Norman
Nine dinosaurs are playing a sing-song rendition of hide-and-seek, but something isn't adding up. Where is number ten? Stomp, stomp, stomp! CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP! Ready or not, here he comes, and he sounds ... big! With big, bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child's imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic treat. Please note, this title can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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Very Good Hats
by Emma Straub
Energetic and entertaining, this picture book shows children that anything, including acorns, raspberries, pudding cups, books and more, can be a hat if you believe it is!
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10 Cats
by Emily Gravett
A family of playful kittens jumps, slides and splatters paint everywhere in this entertaining introduction to numbers and colors. Please note, this title can be found in the Easy Nonfiction section of the library.
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Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep!
by Bill Martin
A clever young boy loves his old car, which has been everywhere, from the backyard to the sky, from the hills to the water, in this delightful singsong story from an iconic children's author duo.
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One, Two, Grandpa Loves You
by Shelly Becker
In this heartwarming picture book that captures the special bond between grandfathers and their grandchildren, a girl and her grandfather set out together on an outdoor adventure.
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Hickory Dickory Dock
by Kim Dean
Pete the Cat puts a groovy spin on the classic nursery rhyme “Hickory Dickory Dock,” in this sing-along storybook with original.
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Ploof
by Ben Clanton
In this imaginative and interactive board book, Ploof, a friendly, puffy cloud full of feelings, helps little readers learn social-emotional skills like empathy, encouragement and kindness and how to be a fantastic friend.
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Our Dragon
by Mem Fox
A baby dragon who breathes fire, especially when he's hungry or tired, feels bad about singeing household items, including shoes, plants and toys, but comes to realize his parents love him unconditionally.
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A Spider Named Itsy
by Steve Light
Everyone knows the rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider." We know about the climb up the waterspout, the washout, the return of the sun, and the determined climb back up the spout-again. Generations of children have sung this beloved verse and mastered its accompanying twisty finger play. But what sent the tiny spider on his upward trek to begin with? What happened along the way-and where is Itsy now? Steve Light-with his meticulously rendered, highly detailed pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations and an endearing cast of insect characters-riffs on a classic as he offers some surprising answers, ushering us into a charming tale of perseverance, kindness, and community.
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A House
by Kevin Henkes
Using interactive questions, declarative sentences, basic shapes and a limited color palette, this timeless picture book presents a story about home, family, community and belonging.
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Fix That Clock
by Kurt Cyrus
A rollicking celebration of cooperation and conservation follows the efforts of a busy construction crew that rebuilds a rickety old clock tower that has become a home to wild animals.
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Noisy Night
by Mac Barnett
A multi-level apartment building's noisy residents keep each other awake on a night marked by singing, dancing, cheering, cooing, and a grumpy old man as depicted on creatively designed, split-level spreads. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Extra Yarn.
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The Prince Won't Go to Bed!
by Dayle Ann Dodds
Trying to find the perfect thing to calm down the crying and wailing prince, the Nanny, Squire Frat, Lord Gerty, and all the other members of the royal household rush all about the castle, but when nothing works, Princess Kate enters the room and solves the problem with the simplest thing of all--a loving, goodnight kiss!
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Where's Baby?
by Anne Hunter
When Baby Fox hides from his parents, Papa Fox looks all over for him.
This book can be found in the Easy Graphic Novel section of the library.
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Let's Go Puddling!
by Emma Perry
A group of children, along with their parents, gather together to stimp-stamp-stomp through the muddy puddles in front of their apartment building, ending the day by snuggling with the grown-ups on the couch as their soggy socks dry.
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Five on the Bed
by Addie K. Boswell
A young girl, her parents, and their dog and cat appear on, under, and next to the bed as they all get ready to sleep in this counting book featuring cut paper illustrations.
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How Big is Love?
by Emma Dodd
A gentle rhyming ode to unconditional love by the creator of What Matters Most features a devoted mama duck who imparts to her ducklings how they helped her discover how big and powerful love can be.
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Sun Flower Lion
by Kevin Henkes
Combines deceptively simple shapes and a minimalist palette with simile-rich text designed to support emerging readers in the imagination-inspiring story of a lion under a bright sun who dreams he is in a field of delicious cookie flowers.
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The Umbrella
by Beth Ferry
In this delightful story that can be read aloud, rain or shine, a little girl and her dog find unexpected ways to spread the light in their dreary town where it always rains, showing that happiness is contagious.
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