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Seattle Picks: Books for Toddlers

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Seattle Kids Librarians

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Here are some fun read-alouds for busy toddlers, who are transitioning from board books to picture books. (Updated December 2021)

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B Is for Baby

B Is for Baby

by Atinuke

Book - 2019

B is for baby and more! After Brother bikes past the baobab tree to Baba’s with a basket of bananas, baby gives everyone a surprise! B is for baby and more! After Brother bikes past the baobab tree to Baba’s with a basket of bananas, baby gives everyone a surprise! Show less

B is for baby and more! After Brother bikes past the baobab tree to Baba’s with a basket of bananas, baby gives everyone a surprise! B is for baby and more! After Brother bikes past the baobab tree to Baba’s with a basket of bananas, baby gives everyone a surprise! Show less

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Sam's First Word

Sam's First Word

by Birdsong, Bea

Book - 2021

Sam’s family are so busy waiting to hear her say ‘mama’, ‘papa’, or ‘nana’ that they miss her very first declaration. Spoiler alert: it’s on the front cover! Sam’s family are so busy waiting to hear her say ‘mama’, ‘papa’, or ‘nana’ that they miss her very first declaration. Spoiler alert: it’s on the front cover! Show less

Sam’s family are so busy waiting to hear her say ‘mama’, ‘papa’, or ‘nana’ that they miss her very first declaration. Spoiler alert: it’s on the front cover! Sam’s family are so busy waiting to hear her say ‘mama’, ‘papa’, or ‘nana’ that they miss her very first declaration. Spoiler alert: it’s on the front cover! Show less

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Five on the Bed

Five on the Bed

by Boswell, Addie K.

Book - 2020

Count along with one child, two parents, one cat and one dog, as they get ready for sleep on the bed they all share, both day and night. Count along with one child, two parents, one cat and one dog, as they get ready for sleep on the bed they all share, both day and night. Show less

Count along with one child, two parents, one cat and one dog, as they get ready for sleep on the bed they all share, both day and night. Count along with one child, two parents, one cat and one dog, as they get ready for sleep on the bed they all share, both day and night. Show less

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Brown Baby Lullaby

Brown Baby Lullaby

by Brown, Tameka Fryer

Book - 2020

A very active baby keeps Momma and Papi busy, from dinnertime, to bathtime, to bedtime. A very active baby keeps Momma and Papi busy, from dinnertime, to bathtime, to bedtime. Show less

A very active baby keeps Momma and Papi busy, from dinnertime, to bathtime, to bedtime. A very active baby keeps Momma and Papi busy, from dinnertime, to bathtime, to bedtime. Show less

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Over in the Meadow

Over in the Meadow

by Cabrera, Jane

Book - 2020

Vibrant, joyful illustrations accompany this classic animal counting song. Vibrant, joyful illustrations accompany this classic animal counting song. Show less

Vibrant, joyful illustrations accompany this classic animal counting song. Vibrant, joyful illustrations accompany this classic animal counting song. Show less

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Shapes and Colors

Shapes and Colors

by Canty, John

Book - 2021

Guess the animals and objects by their shape and color - a fun guessing game book! Guess the animals and objects by their shape and color - a fun guessing game book! Show less

Guess the animals and objects by their shape and color - a fun guessing game book! Guess the animals and objects by their shape and color - a fun guessing game book! Show less

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Here Comes Ocean

Here Comes Ocean

by Fleming, Meg

Book - 2020

On a family beach day, a youngster and their pup splash in the waves and discover beachy treasures in the tidepools – and you can have fun spotting the little red crab on every spread! On a family beach day, a youngster and their pup splash in the waves and discover beachy treasures in the tidepools – and you can have fun spotting the little red crab on every spread! Show less

On a family beach day, a youngster and their pup splash in the waves and discover beachy treasures in the tidepools – and you can have fun spotting the little red crab on every spread! On a family beach day, a youngster and their pup splash in the waves and discover beachy treasures in the tidepools – and you can have fun spotting the little red crab on every spread! Show less

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Dinnertime for Zaza

Dinnertime for Zaza

by Freeman, Mylo

Book - 2020

Zaza enjoys cooking dinner for her stuffies in her little kitchen – until her own dinner is ready! Zaza enjoys cooking dinner for her stuffies in her little kitchen – until her own dinner is ready! Show less

Zaza enjoys cooking dinner for her stuffies in her little kitchen – until her own dinner is ready! Zaza enjoys cooking dinner for her stuffies in her little kitchen – until her own dinner is ready! Show less

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Mine Mine Mine Yours!

Mine Mine Mine Yours!

by Gee, Kimberly

Book - 2021

Simple words describe a group of toddlers’ play date. From taking turns going down the slide, to snack time, to the challenges of sharing toys – it’s a fun, full day! Simple words describe a group of toddlers’ play date. From taking turns going down the slide, to snack time, to the challenges of sharing toys – it’s a fun, full day! Show less

Simple words describe a group of toddlers’ play date. From taking turns going down the slide, to snack time, to the challenges of sharing toys – it’s a fun, full day! Simple words describe a group of toddlers’ play date. From taking turns going down the slide, to snack time, to the challenges of sharing toys – it’s a fun, full day! Show less

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Rainbow

Rainbow

A First Book of Pride

by Genhart, Michael

Book - 2019

Joyful children and families wave the rainbow LGBTQ Pride flag, and simple text covers the meaning behind each stripe’s color. Joyful children and families wave the rainbow LGBTQ Pride flag, and simple text covers the meaning behind each stripe’s color. Show less

Joyful children and families wave the rainbow LGBTQ Pride flag, and simple text covers the meaning behind each stripe’s color. Joyful children and families wave the rainbow LGBTQ Pride flag, and simple text covers the meaning behind each stripe’s color. Show less

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Baby Builders

Baby Builders

by Guest, Elissa Haden

Book - 2020

In their hard hats and safety glasses, an industrious group of toddlers is hard at work on a construction site. This rhyming ode to building things is perfect for young fans of diggers, cement mixers and other big working vehicles. In their hard hats and safety glasses, an industrious group of toddlers is hard at work on a construction site. This rhyming ode to building things is perfect for young fans of diggers, cement mixers and other big working vehicles. Show less

In their hard hats and safety glasses, an industrious group of toddlers is hard at work on a construction site. This rhyming ode to building things is perfect for young fans of diggers, cement mixers and other big working vehicles. In their hard hats and safety glasses, an industrious group of toddlers is hard at work on a construction site. This rhyming ode to building things is perfect for young fans of diggers, cement mixers and other big working vehicles. Show less

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Sun Flower Lion

Sun Flower Lion

by Henkes, Kevin

Book - 2020

Sun, flower, and lion have similar shapes – see how they fit together in six very short stories by Caldecott medalist Henkes. Sun, flower, and lion have similar shapes – see how they fit together in six very short stories by Caldecott medalist Henkes. Show less

Sun, flower, and lion have similar shapes – see how they fit together in six very short stories by Caldecott medalist Henkes. Sun, flower, and lion have similar shapes – see how they fit together in six very short stories by Caldecott medalist Henkes. Show less

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"No!" Said Rabbit

"No!" Said Rabbit

by Henrichs, Marjoke

Book - 2021

Whenever Mom says to do something, like get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, or go outside, Rabbit says “No!” because he likes doing things his own way and in his own time – like many a toddler! Whenever Mom says to do something, like get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, or go outside, Rabbit says “No!” because he likes doing things his own way and in his own time – like many a toddler! Show less

Whenever Mom says to do something, like get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, or go outside, Rabbit says “No!” because he likes doing things his own way and in his own time – like many a toddler! Whenever Mom says to do something, like get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, or go outside, Rabbit says “No!” because he likes doing things his own way and in his own time – like many a toddler! Show less

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Where's Bunny?

Where's Bunny?

by Heras, Theo

Book - 2018

Two siblings’ bedtime routine is punctuated with hugs from a beloved stuffie. Two siblings’ bedtime routine is punctuated with hugs from a beloved stuffie. Show less

Two siblings’ bedtime routine is punctuated with hugs from a beloved stuffie. Two siblings’ bedtime routine is punctuated with hugs from a beloved stuffie. Show less

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I Like Trains

I Like Trains

by Hirst, Daisy

Book - 2021

A young train enthusiast likes to play with toy trains, read about trains, and pretend to drive a train – but best of all is riding on a real train, to visit Grandma! A young train enthusiast likes to play with toy trains, read about trains, and pretend to drive a train – but best of all is riding on a real train, to visit Grandma! Show less

A young train enthusiast likes to play with toy trains, read about trains, and pretend to drive a train – but best of all is riding on a real train, to visit Grandma! A young train enthusiast likes to play with toy trains, read about trains, and pretend to drive a train – but best of all is riding on a real train, to visit Grandma! Show less

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Where's Baby?

Where's Baby?

by Hunter, Anne

Book - 2020

When Papa Fox can’t find Baby, he searches high and low throughout the forest – but Mama Fox (and amused readers) know that Papa just has to turn around and look behind him. When Papa Fox can’t find Baby, he searches high and low throughout the forest – but Mama Fox (and amused readers) know that Papa just has to turn around and look behind him. Show less

When Papa Fox can’t find Baby, he searches high and low throughout the forest – but Mama Fox (and amused readers) know that Papa just has to turn around and look behind him. When Papa Fox can’t find Baby, he searches high and low throughout the forest – but Mama Fox (and amused readers) know that Papa just has to turn around and look behind him. Show less

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Joy

Joy

by Ismail, Yasmeen

Book - 2020

An irrepressible kitten follows a bouncing ball with glee – making a mess and upsetting the dog along the way. Joyful rhymes and sound effects make this a fun read aloud. An irrepressible kitten follows a bouncing ball with glee – making a mess and upsetting the dog along the way. Joyful rhymes and sound effects make this a fun read aloud. Show less

An irrepressible kitten follows a bouncing ball with glee – making a mess and upsetting the dog along the way. Joyful rhymes and sound effects make this a fun read aloud. An irrepressible kitten follows a bouncing ball with glee – making a mess and upsetting the dog along the way. Joyful rhymes and sound effects make this a fun read aloud. Show less

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Hat Tricks

Hat Tricks

by Kitamura, Satoshi

Book - 2020

Hattie, the rabbit magician, pulls animal after animal out of her magic hat. After herself, of course, she pulls out a cat, then a squirrel, then ‘Abracadabra, katakurico’…what’s next?! Hattie, the rabbit magician, pulls animal after animal out of her magic hat. After herself, of course, she pulls out a cat, then a squirrel, then ‘Abracadabra, katakurico’…what’s next?! Show less

Hattie, the rabbit magician, pulls animal after animal out of her magic hat. After herself, of course, she pulls out a cat, then a squirrel, then ‘Abracadabra, katakurico’…what’s next?! Hattie, the rabbit magician, pulls animal after animal out of her magic hat. After herself, of course, she pulls out a cat, then a squirrel, then ‘Abracadabra, katakurico’…what’s next?! Show less

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EEK!

EEK!

A Noisy Journey From A to Z

by Larios, Julie Hofstrand

Book - 2020

A dapper mouse travels through an alphabet of onomatopoeic words, to deliver a flower to a special friend. A dapper mouse travels through an alphabet of onomatopoeic words, to deliver a flower to a special friend. Show less

A dapper mouse travels through an alphabet of onomatopoeic words, to deliver a flower to a special friend. A dapper mouse travels through an alphabet of onomatopoeic words, to deliver a flower to a special friend. Show less

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Ducks on the Road

Ducks on the Road

A Counting Adventure

by Lobel, Anita

Book - 2021

One by one, ten little ducks waddling along the road behind Mama and Papa Duck are distracted by animal friends – until all the little ducks are gone. Where did they go? One by one, ten little ducks waddling along the road behind Mama and Papa Duck are distracted by animal friends – until all the little ducks are gone. Where did they go? Show less

One by one, ten little ducks waddling along the road behind Mama and Papa Duck are distracted by animal friends – until all the little ducks are gone. Where did they go? One by one, ten little ducks waddling along the road behind Mama and Papa Duck are distracted by animal friends – until all the little ducks are gone. Where did they go? Show less

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It's Time for Bed

It's Time for Bed

by Mearns, Ceporah

Book - 2018

In this Nunavut bedtime story, Siasi can think of many other things she’d rather do than get ready for bed – like dance with the polar bear, run with the caribou, and howl with the wolves! In this Nunavut bedtime story, Siasi can think of many other things she’d rather do than get ready for bed – like dance with the polar bear, run with the caribou, and howl with the wolves! Show less

In this Nunavut bedtime story, Siasi can think of many other things she’d rather do than get ready for bed – like dance with the polar bear, run with the caribou, and howl with the wolves! In this Nunavut bedtime story, Siasi can think of many other things she’d rather do than get ready for bed – like dance with the polar bear, run with the caribou, and howl with the wolves! Show less

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Baby Speaks Salish

Baby Speaks Salish

by Noyes, Emma

Book - 2020

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Doodle Cat Wears A Cape

Doodle Cat Wears A Cape

by Patrick, Kat

Book - 2019

When Doodle Cat wears his tea towel cape, he has cool superpowers – the coolest of which is being a good friend. When Doodle Cat wears his tea towel cape, he has cool superpowers – the coolest of which is being a good friend. Show less

When Doodle Cat wears his tea towel cape, he has cool superpowers – the coolest of which is being a good friend. When Doodle Cat wears his tea towel cape, he has cool superpowers – the coolest of which is being a good friend. Show less

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Nuts!

Nuts!

by Peacock, Lou

Book - 2019

After two squirrels happen upon a cluster of fallen nuts, they eventually get from “Mine!” to “Ours!” After two squirrels happen upon a cluster of fallen nuts, they eventually get from “Mine!” to “Ours!” Show less

After two squirrels happen upon a cluster of fallen nuts, they eventually get from “Mine!” to “Ours!” After two squirrels happen upon a cluster of fallen nuts, they eventually get from “Mine!” to “Ours!” Show less

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Turtle Walk

Turtle Walk

by Phelan, Matt

Book - 2020

Starting in spring, a turtle family walks very slowly, through the seasons, until they reach their destination – a snow-covered hill that’s perfect for some winter fun! Starting in spring, a turtle family walks very slowly, through the seasons, until they reach their destination – a snow-covered hill that’s perfect for some winter fun! Show less

Starting in spring, a turtle family walks very slowly, through the seasons, until they reach their destination – a snow-covered hill that’s perfect for some winter fun! Starting in spring, a turtle family walks very slowly, through the seasons, until they reach their destination – a snow-covered hill that’s perfect for some winter fun! Show less

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