Reading doesn\u2019t have to be a quiet, couch-centered activity.<\/p>\n
For a little one who is bursting with energy and can barely sit still for a page or two, these twelve books are ideal \u2014 they practically insist that kiddos get up and move around.<\/p>\n
Prepare for lots of bouncing, jumping, and clapping … and some very happy little readers.<\/p>\n
no no 9780593659731 Play Outside with Me<\/i> by Kat Chen, illustrated by Lorraine Nam <\/p>\n
Encourage your little one to get outside and play in the fresh air with this interactive board book. Designed to work like a playdate-in-a-book, young children can engage in conversation and get inspiration for a trip to the park.<\/p>\n
9780307930811 Dancing Feet!<\/i> http:\/\/www.randomhouse.com\/book\/33172\/dancing-feet-by-lindsey-craig by Lindsey Craig, illustrated by Marc Brown <\/p>\n
Each page shows a set of footprints and the reader tries to guess which animal they belong to before turning the page to find out. Perfect for reading to little ones as they creep, thump, and tiptoe alongside the cast of animals.<\/p>\n
9780593712184 Let’s Put That Away! My First Book of Organizing<\/i> by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, illustrated by Hsinping Pan <\/p>\n
Who says cleaning up is a chore? This brightly illustrated board book from The Home Edit for Kids puts the fun into tidying up. Each page presents children with tasks like picking up toys and putting away toiletries. Follow the directions on the pages for a cleaner home while having fun!<\/p>\n
9780399256028 You Are a Lion! And Other Fun Yoga Poses<\/i> by Tae-Eun Yoo <\/p>\n
Who knew yoga for preschoolers could be this fun? The animal poses, along with animal actions and sounds, make this book a good mix of exuberant and relaxing. <\/p>\n
9780593430163 Let’s Make Music (An All Are Welcome Board Book)<\/i> by Alexandra Penfold, illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman <\/p>\n
Dance, clap, and tap along with this celebration of music from the creative team behind All Are Welcome<\/i><\/a>. Get out any musical instruments you have (or make some) so children can move all parts of their bodies. Onomatopoeia and colorful artwork make this book a delight to read. <\/p>\n 9780399237102 Clap Your Hands<\/i> by Lorinda Bryan Cauley <\/p>\n Join a menagerie of rambunctious animals who roar, growl, crawl, and slither their way through this rhyming book.<\/p>\n 9780593530467 ABC and You and Me<\/i> by Corinna Luyken <\/p>\n Learn the alphabet by bending and twisting your body into the shape of the letters with this unique board book. Readers of all ages will enjoy stretching their limbs as they follow the directions to make each letter. <\/p>\n 9781662651731 Tiny Bear Can, Too!<\/i> by Yusuke Yonezu <\/p>\n Tiny Bear wiggles, jumps, twists, and kicks his legs like his animal friends in this adorable board book. Little readers will love lifting the flaps and doing each action alongside Tiny Bear and the other forest creatures.<\/p>\n 9781958803943 Can You Do This?<\/i> by Megan Roy <\/p>\n Each page in this vibrant picture book asks children to perform a skill like touching their toes, taking giant steps, and spinning in a circle. It\u2019s the perfect book to read when kiddos need to get their wiggles out.<\/p>\n 9780525428893 High Five<\/i> by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri <\/p>\n Get your slapping hand ready because it will get plenty of use with this hilarious book by the author of Dragons Love Tacos<\/i><\/a>. Young readers will stretch their hands and practice their high-fives with a series of silly challenges designed to make them laugh. It\u2019s an excellent book to read to a group or one-on-one.<\/p>\n 9781536231298 I Am Wriggly<\/i> by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Robert Starling <\/p>\n Bouncy rhyme and colorful illustrations will draw children in as they follow the rabbit\u2019s movement cues. From wiggling their ears to jiggling in their chairs, young readers will move every part of their bodies. With any luck, they will get all their wiggles out by the time you turn the last page.<\/p>\n 9781536222067 Go and Get with Rex<\/i> by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka <\/p>\n Burn some energy and learn the alphabet with this fun and silly game. The characters in the story count to three, then run to get something that starts with a particular letter. Children will have so much fun playing along that they won\u2019t realize they\u2019re learning their letters at the same time.<\/p>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2025.<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For a little one who can barely sit still for a page or two, these 12 books are ideal \u2014 they practically insist that kiddos get up and move around.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":2410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[59,96,120,122,954],"coauthors":[25],"class_list":["post-1533","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-picture-books","tag-restless-readers","tag-reading-on-the-go","tag-reading-activities","tag-educators","ages_stages-pre-k"],"yoast_head":"\nYou might also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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