Books for Toddlers (1.5 -3 year olds)

Hello,
Today, I am sharing a list of books that I think would be apt for 1.5 to 3 year olds and the key words for this age group would be: Repetition & Rhythm.
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At this age, children like repetition, especially as they are just learning how to talk. Repetitive text and words help them retain new words and concepts in their mind. Another reason I like repetition is because it allows children to partake in storytelling. My favourite activity to do with N when she was younger (and even now) is to read a new book to her a couple times and then leave out words for her to say. Rhythm is another great way for children to guess what word will come next. It also teaches them the concept of rhyme, laying a solid foundation for spelling. Of course a lot of these is intuitive and as you read more, you’ll figure out what works for you and your child, but I thought I would share my own experiences if they would be of any help!

A couple of cautionary words:
* The age bracket is flexible. I still read a lot of these books to my almost 4 year old and will probably start reading some of these books to my son BEFORE he is 1.5

*The books listed below are books that I have found great, but by no means the only list that you should follow.

*Somehow, I feel the joy of chancing upon a book while browsing through a library or bookstore is incomparable to any list you will find, so do visit book stores when you get a chance!

* Most of these books should be available on Amazon, but if you cannot find them, please get in touch with me – happy to share my own copies 

*I have avoided listing too many OBVIOUS choices and starred ones that I really love! 

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Dr Suess

ABC *
Dr Suess

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? *
Eric Carle

One, Two Tree
Anushka Ravishankar

Owl Babies *
Martin Waddell

The Animal Boogie
Debbie Harter

Eyes, Nose, Fingers and Toes
Judy Hindley

It’s A Bear
Jez Alborough

Days With Thathu
Geeta Dharmarajan

Each peach pear plum
Allan Ahlberg

Llama Llama Red Pajama *
Anna Dewdney

Corduroy
Don Freeman

Moo, Baa, La La La
Sandra Boyton

Tip, Tip, Dig, Dig
Emma Garcia

Goodnight Goodnight Construction Sight
Sherri Duskey Rinkey

Whistle For Willie
Ezra Jack Keats

The Colour Monster
Anna Llenas

To Market, To Market
Anushka Ravishankar

No Matter What
Debi Gliori

The Kissing Hand
Audrey Penn

Whoosh Around The Mulberry Bush
Jan Ormerod

The Tiger Who Came To Tea *
Judith Kerr

Rosie’s Hat
Julia Donaldson

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt *
Michael Rosen

Press Here *
Herve Tullet

Goodnight Moon *
Margaret Wise Brown

Guess How Much I Love You
Sam Mc Bratney

Eating The Alphabet
Lois Ehlert

The Pout Pout Fish
Deborah Diesen

Handa’s Surprise
Eileen Browne

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