Books for 1 year olds

Transition to Simple Stories

At this stage, your child begins to sit up, crawl, and imitate words. We transition from activity and flap books to those with singular themes, simple stories, and bright illustrations. Book for 1 year old's provide a moment of calm amidst their active day, perfect for bedtime routines.

 

Building a Bedtime Routine

Incorporating a bedtime book for 1 year old's into your child’s evening routine helps signal pajama time or bedtime. This consistent practice not only nurtures their love for reading but also provides a soothing end to their day.

 

Exploring Themes and Characters

Books with simple storylines and vivid illustrations capture your child's attention and imagination. Explore themes and characters that resonate with their interests, whether it's animals, trucks, or whimsical adventures, to make reading a fun and engaging activity.

 

Benefits of Daily Reading

Daily reading time strengthens the bond between you and your child while promoting cognitive and language development. It sets the foundation for successful learning and instills a habit that will benefit them throughout their life. Encourage your child to engage with the story, ask questions, and even mimic sounds and actions for an interactive experience.

Sample Titles of Books for 1 Year Old's

Here are some titles we love and have shipped to our subscribers for this age group:

Books for ages 1 to 2 - Counting With the Little Prince

Counting With the Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

No story is more beloved by children and grown-ups alike than this wise, enchanting fable. Parents can share this classic tale with their babies and toddlers as it is re-imagined in this beautiful, sturdy board book. The youngest readers will delight in discovering one prince, two sheep, three trees and so on until they reach the final page where they lift the flap for a surprise!

Books for Ages 1 to 2 - Dump Truck Colors

Dump Truck's Colors by Sherri Duskey Rinker

Join Dump Truck on his colorfully busy day at the construction site! Little construction fans will love the colors that fill the world of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, from the blue sky in the morning to the white moon at night. This board book features characters from the original book in the series, continuing the brand and reaching a new, younger audience. Work is always lighter with friends by your side!

Books for ages 1 to 2 - I Just Want to Say Good Night

I Just Want to Say Goodnight by Rachel Isadora

The sun has set and the moon is rising, and that means it’s bedtime. But not if Lala has a say—because she’s not ready to go to sleep! First she needs to say good night to the cat. And the goat. And the chickens. And, and, and . . . Lala’s adorable stalling strategy will ring true for all parents whose little ones aren’t ready to say goodbye to the day—and all will appreciate the wonderful culmination to the bedtime ritual.

Books for Ages 1 to 2 -Little Quack's Hide and Seek

Little Quack's Hide and Seek by Lauren Thompson

Ready, set, go!
The ducklings are playing hide-and-seek. By the time Mama counts to ten, everyone has found a hiding place...except for Little Quack. Where should he hide?

Laugh along with the cutest duck family around as Little Quack's silly hiding place turns out to be the best of all! And use the QUACK-U-LATOR to help Mama count her quacky little ducklings.

Books for ages 1 to 2 - Hey Diddle Diddle

Hey Diddle Diddle by Emily Bannister

Perfectly sized book for a 1 year old's little hands, Hey Diddle Diddle is an adorable board book that allows little ones to trace along the pages as they learn five popular nursery rhymes. Playful illustrations and tracing elements will make this sturdy board book a story time favorite.

Books for Ages 1 to 2 - No More Bottles for Bunny!

No More Bottles for Bunny! by Bernette Ford

Adorable Pig and Ducky return with a new friend: Bunny, who sucks on his bottle at mealtime, naptime, and playtime. But now Bunny has an invitation to Piggy’s lovely tea party…and no one drinks tea from a bottle! Will Bunny grow up and start using a cup? Once again Ford and Williams teach their lesson gently, with subtle, graceful writing and thoroughly charming characters.

Books for ages 1 to 2 - 5 Wild Numbers

5 Wild Numbers by Bella Gomez

Learn the numbers 1-5 whilst discovering the world of animals and their habitats with this innovative, tactile board book. With unique sliding circular discs on each page, children can count the animals and trace their fingers over the numbers. Clever paper engineering combined with stylish repeating patterns make this a fun interactive reading experience and the perfect first introduction to numbers and animals.

Books for Ages 1 to 2 - A Picnic with Monet

A Picnic with Monet by Julie Merberg

This imaginative board book features beautiful paintings by a renowned artist paired with playful, rhyming text. In A Picnic with Monet, Claude Monet's light-filled paintings take children on an enchanted picnic in the countryside. This board book is a fun introduction ot art and an imaginative adventure all rolled into one!

Books for ages 1 to 2 - Adventure Awaits

Adventure Awaits by Henry Cole

A cat and a dog set off on their own adventures, each intrigued by something they see. On the way, simple phrases like “fly fast” and “dart, dash” make this a fun read aloud and wonderful vocabulary lesson for young ones. As the animals explore, examine, inspect, and investigate their surroundings, a surprise brings the two together!

Books for Ages 1 to 2 - B is For Breakdancing Bear

B is for Breakdancing Bear by Make Believe Ideas

Amazing animals help children learn the alphabet, with fun illustrations and funny word labels. B is for Breakdancing Bear is a stunning board book, bursting with hilarious illustrations of animals that children and adults will adore! Each amazing animal is doing a fun activity that children will love to look at. The simple word labels help children learn the alphabet in a fun way.

Books for ages 1 to 2 - Baseball Baby

Baseball Baby by Laura Gehl

In this adorable book, perfect for all baseball fans, baby goes to his first baseball game! From singing along with the crowd in the stadium to eating sweet baseball treats to watching the players hit the ball, baby just loves it all. So, when the game is over and the day is done, baby can’t wait to have more fun—by learning how to play baseball, too!

Books for Ages 1 to 2 - Little Green Peas

Little Green Peas by Keith Baker

The Little Green Peas are back for a romp through a rainbow of colors in this Classic Board Book by New York Times bestselling author, Keith Baker! Join the fun as they fly red kites, sail blue boats, ski down purple mountains, and more! Bright and bold illustrations fill the pages of this delightful exploration of color. This is a great book for 1 year old's.

Books for ages 1 to 2 - In My Jungle

In My Jungle by Sara Gillingham

Turn the colorful die-cut pages of this irresistible board book to discover just what makes little monkey's jungle so cozy. Is it the swinging vines? No, it's his loving family! Bright pictures, sweet reassuring messages, unique layered pages, and an adorable finger puppet combine to create interactive reading and playtime fun!

Books for Ages 1 to 2 - I'm Your IceCream Truck

I'm Your Ice Cream Truck by Hannah Eliot

I deliver sweet treats
that are cold and frosty
and delicious to eat!

Follow along as your ice cream truck makes its way to the playground, the pool, the library, and more!

Books for ages 1 to 2 - Were Going On a Bear Hunt

Were Going On a Bear Hunt by Helen Oxenbury

Join a father and his four young children as they cross a field of tall, wavy grass, wade through a deep, cold river, struggle through swampy mud, find their way through a big, dark forest, fight through a whirling snowstorm, and enter finally enter a narrow, gloomy cave. What will they find there? You’ll have to read on to find out!

Books for Ages 1 to 2 - Tap the Magic Tree

Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson

It begins with a bare brown tree. But tap that tree, turn the page, and one bright green leaf has sprouted! Tap again—one, two, three, four—and four more leaves have grown on the next page. Pat, clap, wiggle, jiggle, and see blossoms bloom, apples grow, and the leaves swirl away with the autumn breeze.

Books for ages 1 to 2 - The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The quiet fun and sweetness of Peter’s small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.

Books for Ages 1 to 2 - What Can you Spot

Things That Go by Max and Sid

Children will love identifying the different vehicles on the bright and colorful pages of this adorable board book. Spot the 7 hidden vehicles on each page with over 40 shapes to choose from. The rounded corners and thick pages make this book perfect for tiny hands.

Books for ages 1 to 2 - When Your Elephant Has Sniffles

When Your Elephant Has Sniffles by Susanna Hill

Make sure to take good care of your elephant because you don’t want him to start sneezing. Gather up your tissues and your pillows and make that elephant feel better! But don’t get too close…or you just might end up with the sniffles, too!

Books for Ages 1 to 2 - Bear Snores On

Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

In a cave in the woods, in his deep, dark lair, through the long, cold winter sleeps a great brown bear.

One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests—all of them having a party without him!

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