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Books for toddlers (ages 1 to 3)

Toddlers love books with rhythm, repetition and big, clear pictures, and they love them even more the twentieth time. These books for 1, 2 and 3 year olds are short, simple and made to be read again and again: animal sounds, first actions, colors, shapes, splashing in waves and cozy bedtimes.

Every page has only a few words, so it is easy to point and name things together. Tap Read to me and the storyteller reads slowly while each word lights up.

Reading tips

Point and name: "Where is the duck? There it is!"
Pause before a repeated word and let your toddler say it.
Keep it short. One book that ends happily beats three that end in tears.

Helpful guides for parents

Questions parents ask

What makes a good book for a 2 year old?

Short pages, a few words each, repetition and pictures of things they know: animals, food, family, bedtime.

Can toddlers use the read-aloud books?

Yes, with a grown-up nearby. The narration is gentle and the words light up as they are read.

Are there free toddler books?

Yes. Several toddler books are free; members can read them all.

Every book, read aloud

Members get the whole library, new books every week, downloads and Family voices.

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