Stories for 2 Year Olds

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Inside: Here are the best books for 2-year-olds to inspire a lifelong love of reading in your toddler. Endorsed by toddlers AND parents. Good Night, Gorilla– This book makes my kids giggle every time, even though we’ve read it a gabazillion times. The youngest ones love doing different silly voices for the animals saying good night. Funny– Your goal in this stage of reading aloud is to show your toddler how much fun reading and books can be, and a book that will make them giggle does exactly that. Plus, humor makes it easier for kids to understand what’s happening in the book.

The Circus Ship– This story hooks young kids with the rhyming text, and then it keeps them even more engaged with the hidden animals on each spread. Almost like a game of “I Spy” embedded in the story!At the age of two, children can get so much out of reading books. Whether it’s a cute bedtime story to read while cuddled up with their best doll or teddy, or a fun lift-the-flap book, reading can be a really calming activity to do together and it can help develop their language and learn more about the world. If you're looking for the very best books for 2-year-olds, we've got you covered. A Big Mooncake for Little Star– Because 2-year-olds struggle with impulse control, they immediately relate to the main character in this book. And here’s the important part: Even though she struggles to control her impulses, her mom still loves and accepts her.

These books for 2-year-olds don’t necessarily fall under any of the previous categories, but they’re all excellent and perfect for toddlers! Rhyming stories: These are fun for a toddler as all the words rhyme, making it fun and easy to engage with the story. After earning a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Leeds and a PGCert in Fashion and Lifestyle Journalism from University of the Arts London, she worked in fashion for most of her 20s. When her children were young, she undertook an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Chichester and re-trained as an author and freelance writer. When she's not working, Poppy enjoys Pilates, hunting for sea glass on the Sussex coast and playing with tarot cards. How we chose our recommendations Recommendations from real parents The Wonderful Things You Will Be– Such a sweet but important message for 2-year-olds to hear: that as their parents, we’re excited to see who they become and that we love and support them as they are. Are you on the hunt for great stories for 2 year-olds? Little ones love to listen to someone read them books. But, it can be challenging to find stories that represent the diversity of people in our world for such a young age.

The Color Monster– This book steps through several different emotions and how they feel, plus it reinforces color learning. At this age, there’s a huge range of books that will cater for a child’s interest and development. The main types of books are: And among friends, I’ve also become known as the friendly neighborhood toddler book whisperer. Give me an upset 2-year-old and a good book (more on this below), and I’ll have that toddler tamed in no time.

Side note: If you tend to read e-books on a mobile device, your toddler has no idea that you’re reading and may think you’re watching funny cat videos instead. Consider getting a physical book you can read a little at a time every day while your toddler is around. It’s never to early to start working on dual language learning. Counting With/Contando Con Frida by Patty Rodriguez is a bilingual book (English/Spanish) that introduces colors and gives us a taste of the Hispanic culture. This is a series with numerous titles that teach about shapes, emotions, and more.Related: The Toddler Brain: 7 Things Your Toddler Wishes You Knew Alphabet + Counting + Colors + Shapes Books for 2-Year-Olds These are the best books for 2-year-olds in 2023. Many of them are current and past Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Book Award winners, meaning they were approved by librarians and literacy experts and then tested by real families with toddlers. Others are classics that have stood the test of time. But no matter which ones the toddlers choose, you're both in for a treat! There are tons of books for babies, but what are the best books for 2-year-olds, and what are the best books for 3-year-olds? How to choose the most suitable for your baby’s first library? In general, children who are read to from an early age do better when they get to school. Learning baby rhymes and very short stories for kids together will give them a flying start in life! These are the major benefits of reading to children, but there is certainly more to that.

When you’re looking for learning books for 2-year-olds, look for books that will make the learning process fun. All these books fit that bill! Related: The Most Powerful Habit for Raising Smart Kids (And Kind Kids, Too) Look for This When Choosing Books for 2-Year-OldsBut sometimes reading aloud to a 2-year-old makes you question whether it’s actually doing any good. We also love the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom.” (Loved by Mumsnetter MrsAlbertaWhisker) Our verdict Orange Pear Apple Bear– This silly story is just the same four words over and over again. Perfect for the short attention span of a 2-year-old! Halfway between Osaka and Kyoto was a tall mountain that had to be crossed to reach the other city. The frogs met each other on the top of this mountain.