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Nanny Recommended Best Toddler Picture Books

Written by Kathy Webb | 1/15/15 9:00 PM

Your toddler is a bundle of energy. Play is your toddler’s work. There are times, however, when just sitting down and having snuggle time is important, especially when winter weather limits activities or a cold or a flu has your child (or you) feeling down.

Recently, HomeWork Solutions asked nannies on Facebook to share with us their favorite picture books for toddlers. A truly great picture book engages the youngster over and over, and provides the reader with endless options for interpreting the book to the youngster. Moreover, great picture books can tell their story with pictures alone - encouraging toddlers to start becoming independent readers. Did your favorites make the list? Read on to see.

The Top Ten Nanny Recommended Picture Books

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

The Monster at the End of This Book

Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons (and other Pete the Cat books)

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Where the Wild Things Are

Make Way for Ducklings (Viking Kestrel picture books)

Llama Llama Mad at Mama

Little Blue Truck Board Book

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Honorable Mention Nanny Recommended Picture Books

Here are several, lesser known toddler picture books which generated quite a bit of comment. 

Dogger

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

Max's Dragon Shirt (Picture Puffin Books (Pb))

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake

 

Did we miss your favorites. Share with us below!

Other Resources:

Indoor Activities for Toddlers

Sensory Table Play for Toddlers