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    You are here: Home / Books / Books for 2-Year-Olds That Are New-to-You

     

    Books for 2-Year-Olds That Are New-to-You

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    If you are reading this list of books for 2-year-olds you are either A) tired of reading the same few books over and over and desperately seeking something new; or B) want to give a new book to your favorite 2-year-old but need to find a book they don't already have!

    You've come to the right place. These are the best books for 2-year-olds that you haven't read. Because who needs another copy of Goodnight Moon, right?

    collage of book covers of the best books for 2 year olds

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    sharing book for 2 year olds

    Sharing

    by Yusuke Yonezu

    Find it: Amazon | Bookshop

    This adorable board book for 2-year-olds will show your kids the joys of sharing. With bold graphics and clever die cuts, Yonezu's simple story demonstrates how some is better than none, and a half can bring a whole smile. But what happens when two children both want mommy? The sweet ending will result in lots of hugs.


    making tracks book series

    Making Tracks Series

    by Abi Hall

    Find it: Amazon | Bookshop

    These sturdy board books include fun die cuts and lift the flap interactive features. Double page spreads ask "Who is making tracks?," leaving clues to help little ones make predictions and develop visual perception skills. The series includes Mountain, City, Jungle and Desert-themed books.


    jump board book cover

    Jump

    by Tatsuhide Matsuoka

    Find it: Amazon | Bookshop

    Jump is sure to bring a huge smile to your child's face. The book opens vertically to show, one by one, animals jumping. Each sequence begins with a single animal and the text, "A frog jumps," (kitten, dog, etc.) Turn the page and you see the animal high in the air with the word "Boing!" Variations in body formation, graphics and jumping ability create a cheerful and utterly delightful narrative.


    Vroom Vroom Garbage Truck

    by Asia Citro, illustrated by Troy Cummings

    Find it: Amazon | Bookshop

    This absolutely delightful board book will have 2-year-olds making their favorite garbage truck noises. The onomatopoeic and rhythmic text is so much fun to read aloud and the bold and colorful illustrations are spot on. Your tot will surely join in with their own sounds, too.


    mad mad bear

    Mad, Mad Bear

    by Kimberley Gee

    Find it: Amazon | Bookshop

    It's never too early to help children learn to recognize, name and process their feelings. This charming, age appropriate book does just that with the big scary emotions of anger and frustration. Bear is very mad because he had to leave the park early. When he gets home he has a meltdown, but with some help he breathes, has a snack and a rest, eventually coming out on the other side.

    MORE: Books about feelings for toddlers


    Will Ladybug Hug?

    by Hilary Leung

    Find it: Amazon | Bookshop

    Ladybug is leaving on a trip and saying goodbye to her friends. One by one, the narrator asks if each of Ladybug's friends will hug. Every one hugs in a different style, except for Sheep who doesn't want to hug at all. This book gives 2-year-olds a friendly introduction to the concept of personal space, boundaries and consent.


    Rosa Loves Cars

    by Jessica Spanyol

    Find it: Amazon | Bookshop

    I love the entire All About Rosa book series. Each story shows Rosa engaged in pretend play or a learning activity, breaking traditional and stereotypical gender roles. The companion series, All About Clive, which I also highly recommend, pushes back against gender stereotypes for boys.


    My First Book of Poetry

    ed. by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Polly Dunbar

    Find it: Amazon | Bookshop

    Bet you never expected to be reading verse by Gertrude Stein to your wee one! I adore this collection of unexpected poems for kids ages 0-3, and they are will be enjoyed by preschool-aged children, too! Yolen and Peters have filled this compilation with poems by stellar poets like A.A. Milne, Langston Hughes and Robert Louis Stevenson. It really is impressive how well-chosen the poems are and how delightful they are to read. You won't find another collection like this and Polly Dunbar's whimsical illustrations just increase the magic!


    how kind book cover

    How Kind

    by Mary Murphy 

    Find it: Amazon | Bookshop

    This sweet board book shows toddlers and 2-year-olds how a simple act of kindness can be passed on. It begins with Hen giving Pig a present and Pig answering, “How kind!” Pig is then inspired to pass on the kindness to Rabbit, Rabbit to Cow, and on it goes. All this kindness, of course, comes full circle when the original gift hatches and Pig returns the egg-now-chick to Hen.


    My Heart Fills with Happiness

    by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett

    Find it: Amazon | Bookshop

    This is a super sweet and wonderful board book perfect for any age child. The text celebrates finding happiness in the everyday events and joyful, colorful illustrations.


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