Best For 2 Year Olds Books
Topic List93 books curated31 recommendations totalPicture books and board books recommended most for two-year-olds — read-aloud favourites, first words and bedtime rhyme. Drawn from parents, librarians and early-years educators rather than general reading lists.

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Children'sFiction, Board, Fiction, Childrens, Baby lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”
Many Adult,s name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page?for fear of a monster at the end of the book. ?Oh, I am so embarrassed,? he says on the last page . . . for, of course, the monster is Grover himself! This alltime favorite i...
A picturebook delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist.The bears hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by an...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Children'sFiction, Fiction, Childrens, For, Year lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”
It's BIG fun from Sandra Boynton in this big, big size of this favorite title. Great for laps and sharing, this oversized edition on thick, sturdy board material is perfect for oversized fun for children of all ages. This raucous story about the sounds animals make including three pigs who say la la la! is just right for reading aloud....

Little Blue Truck, Book 1
Beep! Beep! Beep! Meet Blue. A muddy country road is no match for this little pick upthat is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road. Filled with truck sounds and animals noises,...

Gruffalo, Book 1
When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a gruffalo, a monster with "terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws." But will Mouse's frightful description be enough to scare off his foes After all, there's no such thing as a gruffalo . . . is ...

Gorgeous gift edition of the classic join in story by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. Shake up a snowstorm with this perfect gift for brave hunters and bearlovers everywhere!We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too For over a quarter of a century, readers have been swishyswashying and splashsploshing throu...

A musthave board book for all babies.Good night, Gorilla.Good night, Elephant. It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they Who's that short, furry guy with the key in his hand and the mischievous grinGood night, Giraffe.Good night, Hyena. Sneak along behind the zookeeper's back, and see who gets the last laugh in...

PEEPO! has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint of what is to come. An original books that has long delighted young children and their parents! 'The b...

Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multimillion selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of ...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Children'sFiction, Fiction, For, Year, Olds lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”
Bold, hilarious artwork captures the innocent charm of affable George, a dog who is trying to be good with disastrous results.view the trailer here:http://vimeo.com/chrishaughton/ohnoge...George is a dog with all the best intentions. And his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a wellbehaved dog when he leaves him alone for t...

I Spy 4 Picture Riddle Books
Introducing the I Spy Reader Collection! Four bestselling I Spy readers in one collection, paperoverboard, 6 x 9, and priced and $6.99!Four amazing I Spy readers, bound in a 6 x 9 paperoverboard format, featuring the picture riddles of Jean Marzollo and the stunning photography of Walter Wick!This bindup includes:I Spy Funny TeethI Spy a Dinos...
This paperback edition of the bestselling picture book The Baby's Catalogue by the iconic British husband and wife picture book team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!, is filled with easily recognizable objects perfect for your baby or toddler!Mums and Dads, breakfasts and bedtimes, pets and toys and prams and swings and lots and lots...
Actress, producer, and parent Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) and creative director and parent Benjamin Hart have a new challenge for you and your kids: become a purple person!What is a purple person Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends,...
When you're small, waiting for anything can seem to take a lifetime, especially when it's a baby! There is so much to sort out for the new arrival clothes, toys and a place to sleep. A new addition to any family is exciting, but the experience can also be worrying and confusing for siblings. Coping with the new situations and emotions that arise ...

SAY IT, FEEL IT, BELIEVE IT, BECOME IT Experience the magic of WORDS! Have you ever heard your child say, "I am bad at it or nobody likes me.? It's heartbreaking to hear children say negative things about themselves, but they ALL struggle with learning to manage emotions. And now YOU can help! My Magical Words is the experience your child ne...

A Science for Toddlers Board Book Set (Science Gifts for Kids) (Baby University Board Book Sets)

Peppa, George and their friends are very excited for their class trip to the zoo! Have you been to the zoo before Peppa and her pals can't wait for their school trip to see all the exotic animals.Meet the zookeepers Mr Lion, Mrs Crocodile and Mr Giraffe and learn all about what makes a zoo such a special place in this chunky, liftth...
The sun rises, and a bear and cub begin their day together. They splash in the water, climb mountains, and watch the shimmering sky. They show their love by touching noses, playing chase, and of course, hugging. A sweet, gentle rhyme, perfect for sharing with a special little one!...
Hit the road reading with Dr. Seuss! Tucked inside this cute little blue box topped with a plastic handle and secured by a tuck closure are board book editions of the classic Dr. Seuss titles Hop on Pop; Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!; Ten Apples Up On Top!; and The Shape of Me and Other Stuff. Ideal for the holidays, new mothers, and happy occasion...

The National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals is an adorable animal reference sure to be welcomed by parents and librarians alike. Filled with fluffy and scaly creatures big and small, this appealing book introduces the youngest explorers to the world of wildlife, using a childfriendly format inspired by the blockbuster National Ge...
ABC (Baby Board Books, Baby Touch and Feel Books, Sensory Books for Toddlers)
Part of the bestselling TouchThinkLearn series!TouchThinkLearn: ABC is an interactive board book with scoopedout diecuts and raised elements that invites little readers to explore the letters of the alphabet in a whole new way.? Made in the landmark TouchThinkLearn format?over 850,000 copies sold in the series? From acclaimed author Xavier Deneux...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Fiction, Alphabet, For, Year, Olds lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book now available in board book! An unabridged board book for kids version of the bestselling, bestbeloved hardcover, perfect for small hands! Even the roughest, toughest readers will want to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep with this sweet and soothing story. Vibrant illus...
Shortlisted for the 1994 Kurt Maschler Award and the Children's Illustrated Book of the Year Award, this book tells the story of Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare, who discover that love is not an easy thing to measure. Shortlisted for the 1994 Kurt Maschler Award and the Children's Illustrated Book of the Year Award, this book tells the s...
A vividly illustrated bedtime story that shows how the unconditional love of a mother can be tested through the relentless questions of her little boy."But Mama, but Mama, what if I were a super smelly skunk, and I smelled so bad that my name was Stinky Face"Mothers love their children and this unconditional love is truly tested in I LOVE YOU, STI...

Hideandseek fun with sturdy sliders! This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in a game of hideandseek as they move the sliders to reveal the lion hiding in every scene. Is it in the restaurant Or at the beauty salon Just push the slider to find out! With beautiful artwork from Lydia Nichol...

This fun, inclusive board book celebrates the one thing that makes every family a family . . . and that's LOVE.Love is baking a special cake. Love is lending a helping hand. Love is reading one more book. In this exuberant board book, many different families are shown in happy activity, from an earlymorning wakeup to a kiss before bed. Whether a ...

The witch and her cat couldn't be happier, flying through the sky on their broomstickuntil the witch drops her hat, then her bow, then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items and all they want in return is a ride on the broomstick. But is there room on the broom for so many new friends And when disaster strikes, will they ...

The New York Times bestseller that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever! From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin's rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous...

A LifttheFlap Book
“Available recommendation signals cluster around Board, Fiction, Baby, For, Year lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

Pigeon, Book 2
“Available recommendation signals cluster around For, Year, Olds, Fiction, Children's lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”
Your little one will soon learn some essential first words and pictures with this bright board book. There are 100 color photographs to look at and talk about, and 100 simple first words to read and learn, too....

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Fiction, For, Year, Olds, Baby lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”
?Do you like green eggs and ham? asks SamIam in this Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. In a house or with a mouse In a boat or with a goat On a train or in a tree Sam keeps asking persistently. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss?s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children?s classic. In this most famous of cumul...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Fiction, For, Year, Olds, Children's lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”
A Fun Where's Wally Style Book for 24 Year Olds (Help! Books)
A Very First Book of Poetry
This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one?s library and a gorgeous gift to be both shared and treasured.Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A. A. Milne. Greeting the morning, enjoying th...

The Richard Scarry classic about the seasons is now available as a Little Golden Book?for the first time ever! I Am A Bunny now stars in the Little Golden Book line! Richard Scarry?s character of Nicholas the bunny, who celebrates the seasons as they go by, will now be available alongside other iconic Little Golden Book characters such as The Poky...
High on energy and imagination, this ode to selfesteem encourages kids to appreciate everything about themselvesinside and out. Messy hair Beaver breath So what! Here's a little girl who knows what really matters.At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyous rhyming text and David Catrow's wild illustrations unite in a book that is sassy,...
If animals kissedlike we kiss good night,Giraffe and his calfwould stretch their necks highand kiss just beneaththe top of the sky.In a cozy bedtime chat with her mom, a young girl wonders how animal families might say good night. Would Wolf and his pup "kiss and then HOWL" Would Bear and her cub "kiss and then GROWL" But what about Sloth and her...
Zooom! Wooeeee . . . ! "Make way!" The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a country truck like Blue. Everywhere Blue looks, he sees buses, police cars, taxis, vans, a street sweeper, and even the mayor?s limousine. With everyone pushing to be first, soon there?s a giant traffic jam! But even a wrangletangle is no match for Little Blue Truc...
Strange new teacher.Strange new toys.Lots of kids and lots of noise!What would Llama like to doLlama Llama feels so new . . .It?s Llama Llama?s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama?s mama makes sure he?s ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it?s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Lla...

Llama, Llama red pajama waiting, waiting for his mama. Mama isn?t coming yet. Baby Llama starts to fret. In this infectious rhyming readaloud, Baby Llama turns bedtime into an allout llama drama! Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when she goes downstairs, and his soft whimpers turn to hollers when she doesn?t com...
The colour photographs of various animals in this book should retain the attention of toddlers, whilst the questions mean that their parents can share the fun....

"The hour was late and Mr Bear was tired. But he could not sleep however he tried and wherever he tried. Snore, snore went Mrs Bear. Ticktock, ticktock went the clock. Would he never get to sleep The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrations make Jill Murphy's delightful Peace at Last an alltime favourite bedtime story with chil...
Rocking in My School Shoes
Time to head back to school with this bestselling groovy Pete the Cat book!Pete the Cat is rocking in his school shoes. Pete discovers the library, the lunch room, the playground, and lots of other cool places at school. And no matter where he goes, Pete never stops moving and grooving and singing his song...because it?s all good.The fun never stop...

An Interactive Recipe Book (Cook In A Book)
Cook pizza from scratch in this fully interactive recipe book that allows readers mix the ingredients, knead the dough, spread the sauce, and more!STEP ONE: Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm water, and set aside until bubbly.STEP TWO: Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.STEP THREE: Add the oil and yeast mixture into the large bow...

Richard Scarry introduces toddlers to the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose! Featuring his unmistakable art (now restored to its original glory) and fifty of Mother Goose's most beloved rhymes, Scarry's timeless collection, now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, is a musthave for readers of all ages. Richard Scarry introduces toddlers to the nurse...
When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing.One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny...

Everyone knows the cumulative rhyme ?This Is the House That Jack Built,? but The Napping House (1984) is close on its heels in the race for posterity: ?And on that granny / there is a child / a dreaming child / on a snoring granny / on a cozy bed / in a napping house, / where everyone is sleeping.? Included in the napping house menagerie is a dozin...
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERDeep in the water,Mr. Fish swims aboutWith his fish face stuckIn a permanent pout.Can his pals cheer him upWill his pout ever endIs there something he can learnFrom an unexpected friendSwim along with the poutpout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really his destiny. Bright oce...
Tiger Who Came to Tea Slipcase Edition This classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 40 years ago. Now celebrate the 90th birthday of Judith Kerr OBE with this beautiful slipcase gift edition of the timeless classic. Full description...
Stillwater, the beloved Zen panda, now in his own Apple TV original series!Jon J Muth, author of the bestselling book, The Three Questions, has crafted another profound and winning picture book."Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborho...
From the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestsellera giggleinducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite!When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. A...

All the world is here. It is there. It is everywhere. All the world is right where you are. Now. Following a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night, this book affirms the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sun...

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!...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Fiction, For, Year, Olds, Children's lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duckall parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals....

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Fiction, Alphabet, Childrens, For, Year lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

Numbers Colors Shapes
“Available recommendation signals cluster around Fiction, For, Year, Olds, Children's lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling creator of beloved books including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes From Head to Toe, a colorful and energetic book that will have young readers clapping their hands, stomping their feet, and wiggling their toes!Giraffes can bend their necks, monkeys can wave their hands, and...

This gorgeous followup to the Caldecott Honor?winning They All Saw a Cat explores another aspect of seeing the world for young children. Beginning with two cats, one black and one white, a chain of animals appears before the reader, linked together by at least one common trait. From simple colors and shapes to more complex and abstract association...
Chicken has some unexpected and exuberant cow visitors who have exciting plans for jumping, dancing, and wiggling on his teenytiny couch, and Chicken is none too happy about it. That is until the fun concludes with a quiet, cozy and delicious nap for all!...
Ten years ago, Amy Krouse Rosenthal burst into children's books with Little Pea, a book destined to become a classic. Her witty text about a little pea who won't eat his sweets combined with the whimsical yet warm hearted art by Jen Corace create a goto baby gift, a hilarious readaloud, and the perfect intervention for picky eaters....
Are you bored with being so proper Do you want to have more fun Mr Tiger knows exactly how you feel. So he decides to go wild. But does he go too far There is a time and place for everything...even going wild....
One of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for KidsWith colorful pictures, simple rhyming texts, and sized right for small hands to hold.Guessinggame board book filled with vibrant, happy images: PeekaWho! takes the most loved baby and toddler game and puts it in book form! Colorful pictures and simple rhyming texts help chil...
Leslie Patricelli Board, Book 11
With pitchperfect humor and pacing, Leslie Patricelli follows the inner dialogue (sure to have little ones shouting responses) and hilarious actions of everyone?s favorite Baby, winding up with an overthetop look of surprise and delight that will have both parents and offspring laughing out loud"I did it!"...
A gorgeous story about friendship and working together from a star picturebook partnership, the inimitable Julia Donaldson and awardwinning Catherine Rayner. ?The GoAway bird sat up in her nest, With her fine grey wings and her fine grey crest.? One by one, the other birds fly into her tree, wanting to talk or to play, but the GoAway bird just ...
Forty years after its first publication this muchloved Child's Play classic is as popular as ever. Ingenious diecut holes bring this iconic nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' fabulous illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings. Bouncy images, innovative die cutting and favourite rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every chil...
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it's a good thing that enormous fish won't wake up. And even if he does, it's not like he'll ever know what happened...Visual humor swims to the fore as the bestselling Jon Klassen follows his breakout deb...
The bedtime rituals of little diggers and dump trucks at a construction site should be quite familar to kids saying goodnight. Young readers will identify with fire engines, tractors and monster trucks as the vehicles ask for one more story while their mommy trucks tuck them in, and their daddy trucks sing a goodnight song. Children who can't get e...

Learning about opposites has never been more fun or funny than with this winning board book. Yummy!Spaghetti is yummy, but worms and blue crayons, and sand, and other things too gross to mention are definitely yucky when tasted. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli's spirited board book, Yummy Yucky stars an...

Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z
While teaching upper and lowercase letters to preschoolers, Ehlert introduces fruits and vegetables from around the world. A glossary at the end provides interesting facts about each food....

“Available recommendation signals cluster around NonFiction, Relationships, Family, Fiction, For lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for imaginative storytelling, atmosphere, or character-driven reflection. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”
"Alborough celebrates the pleasure of giving and receiving good hugs, as well as the joy inherent in finding just the right word." ? PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)Bobo needs a hug. But his friends don't seem to understand. "Hug," he implores, time and again. Time and again his puzzled pals?from the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffe?shru...
It's not fair! All Little Owl wants is to go to bed at a reasonable hour, like his friends do. But no . . . Mama and Papa say little owls have to stay up late and play. So Little Owl spends all night jumping on his bed, playing on the jungle gym, and doing tricks on his skateboard but he's hooting mad about it! Children who have a hard time going t...

Learn your colours with Roald Dahl's Colours, from the world's NUMBER ONE storyteller (and with some help from your favourite Dahl friends). Quentin Blake's iconic illustrations and a GIANT lifttheflap will help you discover all the colours of the rainbow. This sturdy board book is the perfect introduction for titchy toddlers to the world of Roal...

From the author of the New York Times bestseller I Wish You More comes a book that promises continuous love and makes the perfect gift for fans of Emily Winfield Martin's The Wonderful Things You Will Be and those looking for something new to add to their shelves next to the classic The Runaway Bunny. Wherever you are,Wherever you go,Always remembe...

For more than three decades, children have been looking everywhere for Spot in this classic, firstever lifttheflap book. Is he in the piano Is he under the stairs After finding other familiar animals, there he is in his basket!...
WinniethePooh Goodnight Pooh a Bedtime PeepThrough Book...

You can't take an elephant on the bus ...It would simply cause a terrible fuss! Elephants' bottoms are heavy and fat and would certainly squash the seats quite flat. Never put a camel in a sailing boat, or a tiger on a train, and don't even THINK about asking a whale to ride a bike ...This riotous picture book is filled with animals causing total d...
This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's wellbeing in their everyday actions.Consultant, international speaker and awardwinning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young peo...
How many kisses does a tired baby need Count and kissalong with this bedtime book, now in a sturdy format perfect for the youngest readers....
Boxset of 10 Board Books for Kids
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"A new twist on a classic story and song, this book is just pure fun." ? School Library JournalOld MacDonald has some new friends on the farm: Old MacDonald had a farm EIEIO. And on that farm he had a...TRUCK! With a DIG DIG here and a SCOOP SCOOP there, this classic folk song just got revved up! Beloved machines?the excavator, dump truck, bul...
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multimillion selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of ...
Sesame Street's Elmo tells little girls and boys ages 1 to 3 all about how to use the potty in this sturdy lifttheflap board book with more than 30 flaps. It's the perfect mix of fun and learning for pottytraining toddlersespecially as they practice sitting on the potty! Sesame Street's Elmo tells little girls and boys ages 1 to 3 all about ho...

A toddler plays a game of peekaboo, and you're invited to play too. First there's Mommy to find, with Daddy not far behind. Then Puppy comes peeking around the corner, and a favorite toy train brings the toddler to Grandma and Grandpa. Isadora's brilliant, joyful pastel illustrations capture the familiar and cozy people, toys and animals that will ...
With a wondrously simple diecut book, the Caldecott Honorwinning creator of the Journey trilogy brings his talents further into the light.This is the light that brings the day.Open this beautiful book to find a graphic yellow sun surrounded by a halo of bright diecut circles. Now hold the page up to the light and enjoy the transformation as the ...
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