As an author-illustrator and a parent, I love reading picture books and analyzing them. And as such, I have a few favorites. Here are some of my personal recommendations for the best picture books for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary school kids.
Best Car and Truck Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers
It’s a well-known fact that little kids love books about cars, trucks and other things that move. My own kids are no exception. Here’s our tried and tested list of the best car and truck books for toddlers and preschoolers.
Best Bear Books for Preschoolers
Here are my top picks of the best bear books for preschoolers. These picture books are not only great readalouds, they also highlight a range of emotions and model good friend behavior–all important topics for the preschool crowd. And bonus: many of these bear books are really funny too.
Funny Picture Books for First and Second Graders
As a parent, I love sharing a laugh with my kids while reading a funny picture book. Funny picture books are entertaining and make reading fun, and some even go beyond that. I’ve picked a few of my favorite funny picture books that not only get the laughs, they also fit in well with a first and second grade curriculum.
Best Bunny Board Books for Babies and Toddlers (My House Rabbit)
My roundup of the best bunny board books for babies and toddlers. These board books range from sweet to funny to interactive, and all of them will help new parents bond with their little ones. They would make wonderful gifts for baby showers or Easter.
New Transportation Books for Fans of Richard Scarry (Pragmatic Mom)
For all the transportation fans out there who are clamoring for more, I put together a list of fun new picture books that channel that Richard Scarry vibe to add to the rotation. These books feature interesting vehicles and drivers, busy streets, calamitous traffic scenes, and recurring characters to seek on each page.
Top Ten Funny Nonfiction Picture Books (Nerdy Book Club)
Picture books that educate young readers have come a long way in recent years. Gone are the days of dry, snooze-inducing text. Here are my top ten funny nonfiction picture books.
New Wombat Picture Books (Pragmatic Mom)
Wombats are amazing animals. They have cube-shaped poop and many animals found shelter in their burrows during wildfires. That’s why it’s so wonderful to see wombats having their time in the spotlight with these fantastic new wombat books for kids.
Best Interactive Books for Toddlers (Shepherd.com)
As a mother of two small children, I know first-hand the magical experience of reading books with toddlers that keep them guessing and giggling along the way. Here are five interactive books for toddlers.
Ten Ways to Make Storytimes Interactive (Nerdy Book Club)
How can we get kids actively involved and keep their interest piqued during storytime readings and even beyond? Here are ten strategies for making library storytimes interactive and engaging, along with a selection of fabulous new picture books to use with each strategy.