{"id":17354,"date":"2021-02-01T21:19:34","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T02:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/?p=17354"},"modified":"2021-02-01T21:19:34","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T02:19:34","slug":"books-on-love-for-babies-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/books-on-love-for-babies-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"Books on Love for Babies & Toddlers"},"content":{"rendered":"

On January 20, 2021, our country\u2019s first National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, urged us to remember that \u201cIf we merge mercy with might, and might with right, then love becomes our legacy and change our children\u2019s birthright.\u201d With that inspiration, we\u2019ve collected some of our favorite books about love for the babies and toddlers in your life. You can save them for Valentine\u2019s Day, but we encourage you to start reading them right away because we can always use a little more love.<\/p>\n

no no 9780399167423 Bunny Roo, I Love You <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/315328\/bunny-roo-i-love-you-by-melissa-marr-illustrated-by-teagan-white\/9780399167423?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Melissa Marr, illustrated by Teagan White <\/p>\n

The most important way we can show babies we love them is to make them feel secure, and this book\u2019s beautiful illustrations show how mothers from all across the animal kingdom care for their young \u2014 reminding us, once again, that love knows no boundaries. <\/p>\n

9781984851888 Dr. Seuss\u2019s Lovey Things <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/603864\/dr-seusss-lovey-things-by-dr-seuss-illustrated-by-tom-brannon\/9781984851888?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Dr. Seuss, illustrated by Tom Brannon <\/p>\n

Join Thing One and Thing Two as they show us all the things they love. Just in time for Valentine\u2019s Day, these two mischief makers put aside their pranks to talk about what brings them joy and happiness. <\/p>\n

9780593382615 Love Counts <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/667930\/love-counts-by-jo-parker-illustrated-by-matt-keufenberg\/9780593382615?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Jo Parker, illustrated by Matt Kaufenberg <\/p>\n

There are a million ways to express love, and in Love Counts<\/i>, Jo Parker helps kids think about ten simple ways they can demonstrate their appreciation and affection for the people in their lives.<\/p>\n

9780525554226 Love Makes a Family <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/602705\/love-makes-a-family-by-sophie-beer\/9780525554226?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Sophie Beer <\/p>\n

Every family is unique \u2013 from the people in it, to the foods they eat, to the traditions they follow. Sometimes, those things can divide us. But every family has one thing in common \u2013 they are created in love; and if we remember that, we\u2019ll find we\u2019re much more similar than we realize. <\/p>\n

9780670036400 Corduroy\u2019s Valentine\u2019s Day <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/293276\/corduroys-valentines-day-by-illustrated-by-lisa-mccue\/9780670036400?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Lisa McCue <\/p>\n

Get ready to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day with Corduroy and this teddy bear shaped board book that fits in your baby\u2019s perfect hands. <\/p>\n

9780141366135 I Love You, Spot <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/535962\/i-love-you-spot-by-eric-hill\/9780141366135?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Eric Hill <\/p>\n

Telling people we love them is the best part of Valentine\u2019s Day (although chocolate comes in as a close second). So, come read along with Spot as he shows his mother how much she means to him. <\/p>\n

9781984851512 I Love You All Year Through <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/602474\/i-love-you-all-year-through-by-stephanie-stansbie-illustrated-by-suzie-mason\/9781984851512?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Stephanie Stansbie, illustrated by Suzie Mason <\/p>\n

Love isn\u2019t celebrated just on Valentine\u2019s Day \u2013 it\u2019s shared every day of the year, from the coldest days of winter to the steamiest summer afternoons. Throw this padded book in the stroller as you get outside and enjoy all the seasons together with your little one. <\/p>\n

9781101936559 Love You, Hug You, Read To You! <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/531848\/love-you-hug-you-read-to-you-by-tish-rabe-illustrated-by-frank-endersby\/9781101936559?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Tish Rabe, illustrated by Frank Endersby <\/p>\n

The animal parents in this book promise that they will always love, hug, and read to their children \u2013 just like human parents. But more than just a comforting story, this book includes simple prompts to help increase children\u2019s reading comprehension and engagement. <\/p>\n

9780307982933 Duck & Goose, Goose Needs a Hug<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/221296\/duck-and-goose-goose-needs-a-hug-by-tad-hills-illustrated-by-tad-hills\/9780307982933?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Tad Hills <\/p>\n

Goose is feeling sad, and like many of us, he doesn\u2019t quite know what will make him feel better. That is, until his friend Duck figures out that what Goose really needs is a hug. <\/p>\n

9781984850225 A Valentine for Uni the Unicorn <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/602193\/a-valentine-for-uni-the-unicorn-by-amy-krouse-rosenthal-illustrated-by-brigette-barrager\/9781984850225?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Brigette Barrager <\/p>\n

Filled with enchanting illustrations and a sweet story about a unicorn who dreams of becoming friends with a real live girl, this board book is a perfect Valentine\u2019s gift for anyone who believes in magic. <\/p>\n

9780593303870 Welcome Baby: Love You, Mama <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/647619\/welcome-baby-love-you-mama-by-dubravka-kolanovic\/9780593303870?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Dubravka Kolanovic <\/p>\n

This book, as well as its companion, Welcome Baby: Love You, Baby<\/i><\/a>, combines a simple story about love with child-friendly cutouts that allow curious children to explore shapes and colors. <\/p>\n

9781680106398 Bee Mine <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/636214\/bee-mine-by-patricia-hegarty-illustrated-by-bryony-clarkson\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Patricia Hegarty, illustrated by Bryony Clarkson <\/p>\n

Calling all entomologists! This wonderful, textured book is waiting for the child who loves catching fireflies or staring at spider webs. Whether it\u2019s bees, ladybugs, or butterflies, there is a flying, crawling, or buzzing insect for everyone to love. <\/p>\n

9781680106404 Owl Always Love You <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/636215\/owl-always-love-you-by-patricia-hegarty\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Patricia Hegarty, illustrated by Bryony Clarkson <\/p>\n

Cuddling is one of the best ways to show someone you love them, and the animals in this story want you to join them as they get ready to snuggle up before bed. <\/p>\n

9781984847737 That\u2019s Me Loving You <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/599707\/thats-me-loving-you-by-amy-krouse-rosenthal-illustrated-by-teagan-white\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Teagan White <\/p>\n

Amy Krouse Rosenthal may no longer be with us, but her sensitive and timeless writing continues to bring comfort to children and adults. In That\u2019s Me Loving You<\/i>, Rosenthal provides children with the knowledge that no matter where they go, the adults in their life are there loving them, supporting them, and offering them a safe place to land, no matter what life has in store. <\/p>\n

9780451469816 Llama Llama I Love You <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/316263\/llama-llama-i-love-you-by-anna-dewdney-read-by-anna-dewdney\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Anna Dewdney <\/p>\n

This Valentine\u2019s Day, just like the kids in your life, Llama Llama is showing everyone in his life how much he loves them with lots of hugs and special cards. <\/p>\n

9781680105223 I Love You to the Moon and Back <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/625461\/i-love-you-to-the-moon-and-back-by-amelia-hepworth-illustrated-by-tim-warnes\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Amelia Hepworth, illustrated by Tim Warnes <\/p>\n

Sometimes it\u2019s hard to tell someone how much you love them because your love feels too big to describe. That doesn\u2019t stop this mama bear and her cub though! They show each other how much they love each other by spending the day together doing things they both enjoy. <\/p>\n

9781680101942 My Love is All Around <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/624039\/my-love-is-all-around-by-danielle-mclean-illustrated-by-sebastien-braun\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Danielle McLean, illustrated by Sebastien Braun <\/p>\n

When baby bear asks his mother where love is, his very wise mama explains that the world is filled with love, and if you pay attention, you\u2019ll find it all around you. <\/p>\n

9780763641740 Otter and Odder<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/220792\/otter-and-odder-by-james-howe\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by James Howe, illustrated by Chris Raschka <\/p>\n

This picture book is technically aimed at slightly older kids, so don\u2019t let your babies get their hands on its delicate pages! But this warm and inclusive love story is one of my very favorites, and I recommend reading it to children of any age. The pictures are delightful and the poetry of its text is mesmerizing. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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