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Seattle Picks: Books for Toddlers

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Seattle Kids Librarians

The Seattle Public Library

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Here are some fun read-alouds for busy toddlers, who are transitioning from board books to picture books. Annotations adapted from the catalog. (Updated November 2023)

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The Seattle Public Library

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The Rainbow Snail

The Rainbow Snail

by Åkesson, Karin

Book - 2023

Blue like the raindrops, green like the soft grass, and yellow like the warm sun. This is the story of how the rainbow snail came to be. Blue like the raindrops, green like the soft grass, and yellow like the warm sun. This is the story of how the rainbow snail came to be. Show less

Blue like the raindrops, green like the soft grass, and yellow like the warm sun. This is the story of how the rainbow snail came to be. Blue like the raindrops, green like the soft grass, and yellow like the warm sun. This is the story of how the rainbow snail came to be. Show less

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Baby, Sleepy Baby

Baby, Sleepy Baby

by Atinuke

Book - 2021

It's bedtime for a drowsy little one, and the whole family takes turns cuddling and singing this sleepy baby to bed. It's bedtime for a drowsy little one, and the whole family takes turns cuddling and singing this sleepy baby to bed. Show less

It's bedtime for a drowsy little one, and the whole family takes turns cuddling and singing this sleepy baby to bed. It's bedtime for a drowsy little one, and the whole family takes turns cuddling and singing this sleepy baby to bed. Show less

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Roll, Roll, Little Pea

Roll, Roll, Little Pea

by Bergame, Cécile

Book - 2023

A girl is shelling peas, when one rolls off the kitchen table – where will the runaway pea land? A girl is shelling peas, when one rolls off the kitchen table – where will the runaway pea land? Show less

A girl is shelling peas, when one rolls off the kitchen table – where will the runaway pea land? A girl is shelling peas, when one rolls off the kitchen table – where will the runaway pea land? Show less

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Boop!

Boop!

by Birdsong, Bea

Book - 2023

Big dogs, little dogs, dogs with beards – they all have snoots to boop! Big dogs, little dogs, dogs with beards – they all have snoots to boop! Show less

Big dogs, little dogs, dogs with beards – they all have snoots to boop! Big dogs, little dogs, dogs with beards – they all have snoots to boop! 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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Let's Play Monsters!

Let's Play Monsters!

by Cousins, Lucy

Book - 2020

Invites little monsters to munch, scrunch, gobble and moo their way through imaginative interactions with loved ones before settling down to sleep. Invites little monsters to munch, scrunch, gobble and moo their way through imaginative interactions with loved ones before settling down to sleep. Show less

Invites little monsters to munch, scrunch, gobble and moo their way through imaginative interactions with loved ones before settling down to sleep. Invites little monsters to munch, scrunch, gobble and moo their way through imaginative interactions with loved ones before settling down to sleep. Show less

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A Day in the Sun

A Day in the Sun

by Ejaita, Diana

Book - 2023

From sunup in Japan to sundown in Madagascar, children around the world enjoy the sun! From sunup in Japan to sundown in Madagascar, children around the world enjoy the sun! Show less

From sunup in Japan to sundown in Madagascar, children around the world enjoy the sun! From sunup in Japan to sundown in Madagascar, children around the world enjoy the sun! Show less

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What My Daddy Loves

What My Daddy Loves

by Figueroa, Raissa

Book - 2023

Whether it's exploring, learning, dreaming--or anything in between--daddies love doing things with their kids. Whether it's exploring, learning, dreaming--or anything in between--daddies love doing things with their kids. Show less

Whether it's exploring, learning, dreaming--or anything in between--daddies love doing things with their kids. Whether it's exploring, learning, dreaming--or anything in between--daddies love doing things with their kids. Show less

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We All Play

We All Play

Kimêtawânaw

by Flett, Julie

Book - 2021

This simple, lilting bilingual English/Cree story is perfect for showing young ones the joyful interconnections between animals and humans. This simple, lilting bilingual English/Cree story is perfect for showing young ones the joyful interconnections between animals and humans. Show less

This simple, lilting bilingual English/Cree story is perfect for showing young ones the joyful interconnections between animals and humans. This simple, lilting bilingual English/Cree story is perfect for showing young ones the joyful interconnections between animals and humans. Show less

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10 Cats

10 Cats

by Gravett, Emily

Book - 2023

Follow ten kittens as they playfully pounce, bat, and swat while their mother sleeps. Follow ten kittens as they playfully pounce, bat, and swat while their mother sleeps. Show less

Follow ten kittens as they playfully pounce, bat, and swat while their mother sleeps. Follow ten kittens as they playfully pounce, bat, and swat while their mother sleeps. Show less

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Off to See the Sea

Off to See the Sea

by Grimes, Nikki

Book - 2021

Bath time becomes a sea adventure, with a little imagination! Bath time becomes a sea adventure, with a little imagination! Show less

Bath time becomes a sea adventure, with a little imagination! Bath time becomes a sea adventure, with a little imagination! Show less

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Uh-oh! Rabbit

Uh-oh! Rabbit

by Ham, Jo

Book - 2023

The ups and downs of a little bunny on the go. The ups and downs of a little bunny on the go. Show less

The ups and downs of a little bunny on the go. The ups and downs of a little bunny on the go. 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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Some of These Are Snails

Some of These Are Snails

by Higgins, Carter

Book - 2023

A playful exploration of pattern, color, shape and size. A playful exploration of pattern, color, shape and size. Show less

A playful exploration of pattern, color, shape and size. A playful exploration of pattern, color, shape and size. 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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This Is My Daddy!

This Is My Daddy!

by Hout, Mies van

Book - 2020

Can you find each baby animal’s daddy? A fun guessing game book. Can you find each baby animal’s daddy? A fun guessing game book. Show less

Can you find each baby animal’s daddy? A fun guessing game book. Can you find each baby animal’s daddy? A fun guessing game book. Show less

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Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep!

Bing! Bang! Chugga! Beep!

by Martin, Bill

Book - 2023

Rollicking rhymes and a joyous refrain follow an old car on its travels. Rollicking rhymes and a joyous refrain follow an old car on its travels. Show less

Rollicking rhymes and a joyous refrain follow an old car on its travels. Rollicking rhymes and a joyous refrain follow an old car on its travels. Show less

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Baby Be

Baby Be

by McGhee, Alison

Book - 2023

A joyful celebration of the bonds between caregivers and their children. A joyful celebration of the bonds between caregivers and their children. Show less

A joyful celebration of the bonds between caregivers and their children. A joyful celebration of the bonds between caregivers and their children. Show less

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Chirp!

Chirp!

by Murphy, Mary

Book - 2022

As the sun rises, birds give voice to their own songs. As the sun rises, birds give voice to their own songs. Show less

As the sun rises, birds give voice to their own songs. As the sun rises, birds give voice to their own songs. Show less

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Time for Kenny

Time for Kenny

by Pinkney, J. Brian

Book - 2021

Follow Kenny through his busy day, as he gets dressed, plays soccer with his sister, and reluctantly gets ready for bed. Follow Kenny through his busy day, as he gets dressed, plays soccer with his sister, and reluctantly gets ready for bed. Show less

Follow Kenny through his busy day, as he gets dressed, plays soccer with his sister, and reluctantly gets ready for bed. Follow Kenny through his busy day, as he gets dressed, plays soccer with his sister, and reluctantly gets ready for bed. Show less

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Mister Kitty Is Lost!

Mister Kitty Is Lost!

by Pizzoli, Greg

Book - 2023

Mister Kitty is “hiding somewhere in this book” – can you help find him? Mister Kitty is “hiding somewhere in this book” – can you help find him? Show less

Mister Kitty is “hiding somewhere in this book” – can you help find him? Mister Kitty is “hiding somewhere in this book” – can you help find him? Show less

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A Seed Grows

A Seed Grows

by Portis, Antoinette

Book - 2022

Follow a sunflower from seed to sprout to plant – and back again. Follow a sunflower from seed to sprout to plant – and back again. Show less

Follow a sunflower from seed to sprout to plant – and back again. Follow a sunflower from seed to sprout to plant – and back again. Show less

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Animals

Animals

Here We Grow!

by Rotner, Shelley

Book - 2021

Photographs over time show how all kinds of animals change as they grow – including people! Photographs over time show how all kinds of animals change as they grow – including people! Show less

Photographs over time show how all kinds of animals change as they grow – including people! Photographs over time show how all kinds of animals change as they grow – including people! Show less

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Bhangra Baby

Bhangra Baby

by Sehgal, Kabir

Book - 2023

Bhangra Baby learns to step, hop, twist, and jump as he dances to the beat of the Dhol drum. Bhangra Baby learns to step, hop, twist, and jump as he dances to the beat of the Dhol drum. Show less

Bhangra Baby learns to step, hop, twist, and jump as he dances to the beat of the Dhol drum. Bhangra Baby learns to step, hop, twist, and jump as he dances to the beat of the Dhol drum. Show less

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