It\u2019s never too early to start reading to your child, and slipping a book or two in before your little one nods off is a great way to establish a bedtime routine and a regular reading habit. There are lots of beautiful books for babies and toddlers. Start exploring some of the best with these ten titles.<\/p>\n
yes no For Something Sweet and Snuggly: 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
This bright and cheerful board book celebrates family in all its myriad forms. Whether a family is intergenerational, led by a single parent, or lives in two different households, the most important component of family is l-o-v-e. <\/p>\n
9780375414190 Lullabies and Poems for Children<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/98109\/lullabies-and-poems-for-children-by-edited-by-diana-secker-larson\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 edited by Diana Secker Larson <\/p>\n
As Diana Secker Larson writes in her introduction, lullabies are the first poems most children hear, even before they understand language. This delightful collection of lullabies and lyrics from around the world and across history is perfect for lulling little ones to sleep. <\/p>\n
9780451474575 Llama Llama Red Pajama<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/294110\/llama-llama-red-pajama-by-anna-dewdney-illustrated-by-anna-dewdney\/9780451474575?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Anna Dewdney <\/p>\n
In Anna Dewdney\u2019s classic, a nervous llama has trouble going to sleep, but thank goodness he has a kind and loving mama who can make everything right. <\/p>\n
9780375982064 Love Always Everywhere<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/228810\/love-always-everywhere-by-illustrated-by-sarah-massini\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Sarah Massini <\/p>\n
Love can be expressed in many ways. You can find it in a hug, a pet, or a kind gesture. This warm picture book shows children the different forms love can take. <\/p>\n
9781402297304 I Love You Just Like This!<\/i> https:\/\/shop.sourcebooks.com\/i-love-you-just-like-this.html by Sesame Workshop <\/p>\n
Kids love Elmo, and so does his mommy. This sweet book uses the well-known characters from Sesame Street<\/i> to express the beautiful love that exists between a parent and child.<\/p>\n
yes no For Exploring New Concepts: 9780399558122 B Is for Bedtime! (Sesame Street)<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/545074\/b-is-for-bedtime-sesame-street-by-naomi-kleinberg-illustrated-by-tom-brannon\/9780399558122\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Naomi Kleinberg, illustrated by Tom Brannon <\/p>\n
Elmo and his little cousin get ready for bedtime in this interactive lift-the-flap board book that explores concepts of the alphabet, routine, family, and more. You can never go wrong with a Sesame Street<\/i> read! <\/p>\n
9781684376520 Kindness Counts 123<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/603619\/kindness-counts-123-by-ra-strong-illustrated-by-ekaterina-trukhan\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by R.A. Strong, illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan <\/p>\n
What better avenue to explore counting than everyday acts of kindness? With Kindness Counts 123<\/i>, babies and toddlers will learn to count backward from ten while they also consider all the ways there are to show compassion and empathy. <\/p>\n
9780553508079 Duck and Goose Colors<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/241383\/duck-and-goose-colors-by-tad-hills\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Tad Hills <\/p>\n
Toddlers love this feathered duo. Duck and Goose point out the colors in everything from Duck’s feet and Goose’s beak to an inchworm and some grapes. <\/p>\n
9780399165344 The Nice Book<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/301940\/the-nice-book-by-david-stein-illustrated-by-david-stein\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by David Ezra Stein <\/p>\n
Learn about sharing, staring, and what to do when you have a disagreement. Funny and sweet, this book teaches manners to the very young.<\/p>\n
yes no Just for Fun: 9780399237706 10 Minutes till Bedtime<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/292829\/10-minutes-till-bedtime-by-peggy-rathmann\/9780399237706?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Peggy Rathmann <\/p>\n
A little boy’s pet hamster directs a horde of hamster day-trippers to participate in the boy’s bedtime routine. There are very few words, but the pictures are so detailed and hilarious that you’ll want to spend a long time on each page. <\/p>\n
9780593114759 The Wizard of Oz <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/647169\/the-wizard-of-oz-by-l-frank-baum-illustrated-by-carly-gledhill\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by L. Frank Baum, illustrated by Carly Gledhill <\/p>\n
The Penguin Bedtime Classics<\/i> series<\/a> is a total delight. Follow Dorothy\u2019s adventures as she\u2019s swept away to Oz and befriends a scarecrow, a tinman, and a not-so-cowardly lion \u2014 all with the adorable, reimagined Toto at her side. Other classics in the series include Jack and the Beanstalk<\/a><\/i> and The Three Little Pigs<\/a><\/i>. <\/p>\n 9780553521900 Dream Animals<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/222596\/dream-animals-by-written-and-illustrated-by-emily-winfield-martin\/boardbook?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Emily Winfield Martin <\/p>\n Full of rhyming verses and whimsical illustrations, this enchanting board book invites young readers to imagine their dream animal and where it might take them. It\u2019s the ultimate bedtime read to usher your little one off to sweet dreams. <\/p>\n 9780698408340 Rock-a-Bye Romp<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/316735\/rock-a-bye-romp-by-linda-ashman-illustrated-by-simona-mulazzani\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Simona Mulazzani <\/p>\n In Linda Ashman’s new take on a classic rhyme, Baby’s tumble out of the treetops doesn’t end in disaster. Instead, Baby goes on an adventure that leads back into the safety of Mama’s arms.<\/p>\n 9780763675882 Can You Say It, Too? Hoot! Hoot!<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/258464\/can-you-say-it-too-hoot-hoot-by-nosy-crow\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Nosy Crow, illustrated by Sebastien Braun <\/p>\n With big flaps to lift and bright illustrations, this sturdy board book is perfect for kids that are discovering their voices and are ready to explore with their fingers. <\/p>\n Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2016 and updated in 2020.<\/i><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are lots of beautiful bedtime books for babies and toddlers. Start exploring some of the best with these titles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[52,132,294,308,511],"coauthors":[23],"class_list":["post-4989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-board-books","tag-bedtime","tag-colors","tag-nursery-rhymes","tag-shapes","ages_stages-baby-toddler"],"yoast_head":"\n