Books We Love
You'll read these 10,000 times. Choose wisely. These are the ones that haven't made us lose our minds.
Baby Books (0-12 months)
Goodnight Moon
The classic. Calm, rhythmic, perfect for bedtime routine. You'll have it memorized. That's okay.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle masterpiece. Interactive holes to poke. Beautiful art. Teaches days of the week.
DoBrown Bear, Brown Bear
Bill Martin Jr. + Eric Carle. Great for colors and patterns. Repetitive in a satisfying way.
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Pat the Bunny
Touch-and-feel classic. Different textures on each page. Great for sensory development.
DoToddler Books (1-3 years)
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak classic. Wild rumpus energy. Beautiful art. About big feelings and coming home.
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Dragons Love Tacos
Ridiculous premise, perfectly executed. Kids find it hilarious. You will read it 1000 times.
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Press Here
Interactive book - "press" dots and the next page responds. Simple concept, magical execution.
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Llama Llama Series
Anna Dewdney. Rhyming books about toddler experiences - bedtime, separation, sharing. Emotionally resonant.
DoBooks About Feelings
The Feelings Book (Todd Parr)
Simple, colorful illustrations of different emotions. Great for identifying feelings.
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When I Feel Series (Trace Moroney)
When I Feel Angry, When I Feel Sad, etc. Helps toddlers name and understand emotions.
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The Color Monster
Monster whose emotions are all mixed up. Colors represent feelings. Great for emotional vocabulary.
DoSTEM & Empowerment
The Questioneers Series
Rosie Revere Engineer, Ada Twist Scientist, Iggy Peck Architect. STEM role models. Great messages about persistence and curiosity.
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Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls
100 stories of extraordinary women. Great for bedtime. Empowering without being preachy.
DoWhat to Skip
Skip the licensed character books
Paw Patrol, Frozen, etc. books are usually low quality, poorly written, and you'll hate reading them. Stick with actual children's literature.
Not gospel
Kids have their own preferences. Your child might hate our favorites and love something we never discovered. Follow their lead.