Two-year-olds aren’t terrible. In fact, they’re pretty awesome \u2014 especially when they have a book pressed between their chubby little hands. Some of my favorite memories of my kids as toddlers\u00a0are of them snuggled on my lap with a giant stack of books.<\/p>\n
With my youngest child nearing her second birthday, I\u2019m digging out all the books I read with my older kids at this age. We read these books hundreds of times and I hope to read them hundreds more.<\/p>\n
no no 9781536210637 Guess How Much I Love You<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/110147\/guess-how-much-i-love-you-by-sam-mcbratney\/ by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram <\/p>\n
Little Nutbrown Hare and his dad try to give words to the special love that exists between parent and child. Warm and comforting, this is the perfect book to snuggle up with before nap time. <\/p>\n
9780140502022 Whistle for Willie <\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/323291\/whistle-for-willie-by-ezra-jack-keats\/ by Ezra Jack Keats <\/p>\n
Peter wants to learn how to whistle, but it\u2019s not as easy as it looks. Toddlers that enjoyed The Snowy Day<\/a><\/i> will especially like this beautifully illustrated story of a young boy living in the city. <\/p>\n 9780375868481 Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/207032\/where-do-diggers-sleep-at-night-by-brianna-caplan-sayres-illustrated-by-christian-slade\/9780375868481\/ by Brianna Caplan Sayres, illustrated by Christian Slade <\/p>\n Parents of vehicle-obsessed little ones can expect repeat requests for this story at bedtime. From diggers and dump trucks to tractors and cranes, sweet rhymes about familiar bedtime routines gently lull trucks (and kids) off to sleep.<\/p>\n 9781770496248 Adventures with Barefoot Critters <\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/228577\/adventures-with-barefoot-critters-by-teagan-white\/ by Teagan White <\/p>\n This is the cutest alphabet book I’ve ever seen. The adorable illustrations, short sentences, and gentle rhyme make it a favorite with toddlers as well. <\/p>\n 9780670011032 Voyage to the Bunny Planet <\/i> by Rosemary Wells <\/p>\n Every child needs a trip to Bunny Planet. In three separate stories, Janet the Bunny Queen takes three little bunny children having a hard day to Bunny Planet to show them the day that should have been. Rosemary Wells’s simple stories and charming illustrations are comforting and popular with young readers.<\/p>\n 9780451532701 Wheels on the Bus<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/344787\/wheels-on-the-bus-by-illustrated-by-jerry-smath\/ by Grosset and Dunlap, illustrated by Jerry Smath <\/p>\n I’ve never met a toddler that doesn’t like music. This adorable board book is just one of many sing-along stories to get your two-year-old clapping and swaying with the tune. <\/p>\n 9780375856211 Duck & Goose, 1, 2, 3<\/i> http:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/80158\/duck-and-goose-1-2-3-by-tad-hills-illustrated-by-tad-hills\/ by Tad Hills <\/p>\n Count clouds, feet, and eyes with the help of Duck and Goose. These little birds have won over the hearts of many toddlers, including mine. My kids demanded to read this book so much I can (and do) read it with my eyes closed. <\/p>\n 9781984835277 Just for Me <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/599583\/just-for-me-by-jennifer-hansen-rolli\/ by Jennifer Hansen Rolli <\/p>\n This sweet primer on sharing may feel especially timely as you reach the twos. When Ruby has a friend over for playtime, her \u201cJust for me!\u201d catchphrase results in mishap. Luckily, Ruby\u2019s quick to learn that sharing with friends is way more fun. <\/p>\n 9781984892478 You\u2019re Two! <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/604695\/youre-two-by-shelly-unwin-illustrated-by-katherine-battersby\/ by Shelly Unwin, illustrated by Katherine Battersby <\/p>\n You\u2019re Two!<\/i> is a spirited celebration of a special age. Children will love the personalized feel of this little board book that looks for instances of two in the world \u2014 like two thumbs up, and two arms for hugs! <\/p>\n 9781536229905 Baby, Sleepy Baby<\/i> by Atinuke, illustrated by Angela Brooksbank <\/p>\n Perfect for snuggle time, Atinuke\u2019s poetic song of love lulls the sweet baby in this story to sleep while Brooksbank’s joyous, star-infused illustrations show a family taking turns helping to prepare baby for bedtime. <\/p>\n 9781524737160 A Little Stuck <\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/550267\/a-little-stuck-by-oliver-jeffers\/ by Oliver Jeffers <\/p>\n