From tried-and-true favorites to brainy books, board books are a staple in any toddler's library. These books have all won their spots on a best list because they have either won awards or are well-reviewed by noted editors and children's books experts. Make sure to pick one up, and make reading a board book a part of your daily routine.
1. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?
by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
is a concept book that teaches animals and colors in a compelling and memorable way. notes it as one of the best board books ever for toddlers, likely due to its longevity - it has been around for more than 50 years and is still ranked in the 2012 School Library Journal's .
2. Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?
by Dr. Seuss
The whimsy of Dr. Seuss is applied to silly sound concepts in The book was published in 1970 but is a staple for early childhood and makes list of top toddler books.
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Eric Carle is the master of appealing tales and artwork. has delighted children for decades. It tops list of best books for toddlers and has won several awards, including making the of top books for children.
4. The Napping House
By Audrey Wood
Good Reads also lists as one of the best books for toddlers. A 1984 New York Times , this sleepytime story is done in a classic style and is a charming hit with children and parents. Zzzzzzz.
5. Peep and Ducky Rainy Day
By David Martin
features a simple, rhyming tale of two birds having a jolly good time in the rain, will ring true with puddle-loving toddlers. Keeping the familiar refrain of his first book, 'lucky, lucky, lucky,' toddlers can participate. The notes this as being one of the best new board books for 2018.
6. Freight Train
By Donald Crews
A book, Freight Train also makes list of all time best books for toddlers. It's unique in that is not a story at all, but rather a visual foray inside how a freight train works. If you have a train-loving toddler - this will be her favorite book - guaranteed.
7. The Pout Pout Fish
By Deborah Deisen
Suitable for the older toddlers in your life, the is a great story about a fish that learns that his mood is up to him. It was a runner-up, and praises its playful language and colorful illustrations.
8. Peep and Egg: I'm Not Hatching
By Laura Gehl
In the very charming , Peep tries to convince Egg to hatch by telling Egg about all the adventures they'll have together. Beautifully illustrated, praises the book for having 'just enough text.' The Book also was a finalist.
9. Vegetables in Underwear
By Jared Chapman
Definitely not the read aloud for settling down and going to sleep, will have you and your toddler giggling. On list for babies, Vegetables in Underwear is just as it sounds - a book featuring vegetables who wear all kinds of underwear, from briefs to silly undies.
10. Baby Loves Quantum Physics
By Ruth Spiro
Also on Amazon's list of best books for babies, doesn't quite seem like your standard baby board book fare. praises the story, which engages children in a 'hide-and-seek' kind of game about Schrodinger's cat. The book is part of a series of STEM books for babies.
