15 Great Books For Your Toddler's Library

Introducing toddlers to books is a wonderful way to foster their love for reading and learning from a young age. Here are some timeless classics, as well as some newer publications and popular picks that can be beloved by both toddlers and their parents for lots of special story times:

"Guess Who's Going To Sleep" by Smriti Halls, published by Walker Books.

"Guess Who's Going To Sleep" by Smriti Halis - A lift-the-flap book which a rhyming short story that's fun for toddlers to guess the next word to - also a mirror surprise at the end.

"Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown - A soothing bedtime story with simple rhymes and charming illustrations. 

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle - Follow the journey of a caterpillar as it munches its way through various foods before transforming into a beautiful butterfly. 

"Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle - A colorful and repetitive story that introduces toddlers to different animals and colors. 

"Peepo!" by Janet Ahlbery - A fun, rhyming book that follows the world through the eyes of a baby boy and all that he sees. This is a beautiful book with classic, timeless illustrations.

"Guess How Much I Love You" by Sam McBratney - A heartwarming story about the love between a parent and child, beautifully illustrated with adorable characters. 

"Maisy Loves Bees" by Lucy Cousins, published by Walker Books.

"Maisy Loves Bees" and "Maisy Loves Trees" - By Lucy Cousins - Follow Maisy as she learns all about bees and trees, respectively, in these great board books that are perfect introductions to nature for toddlers.

"Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes" by Mem Fox - A rhyming book that super fun to read with toddlers.

"Dear Zoo" by Rod Campbell - A lift-the-flap book that introduces toddlers to different animals and their characteristics in a fun and interactive way. 

"Guess Who's Getting Dressed" by Smirti Halis - A lift-the-flap book, very similar to "Guess Who's Going To Sleep" with it's rhyming story that's super fun for toddlers and a mirror suprise!

"Press Here" by Hervé Tullet - A unique interactive book that encourages toddlers to engage with the pages by pressing, shaking, and tapping to see what happens next. These books are not only engaging but also educational, helping toddlers develop language skills, imagination, and a love for reading from an early age.

"Keep Up, Duck!" by Ivan and Rachel Bates - A sweet, joyful and charmingly funny springtime read aloud book, all about a little duckling who comes up with inventive ways to keep up with his family.

"Little Chick" by Petr Horácek, published by Walker Books.

"Little Chick" and "Little Bunny" by Petr Horácek - Peep-through adventure books with Little Chick and Little Bunny, respectively, which toddlers love to read.

These books are not only engaging but also educational, helping toddlers develop language skills, imagination, and a love for reading from an early age.