Best Books for Toddler Girls
There are a lot of books written especially for toddlers, some are very generic for either a boy or girl, some are written with just boys in mind and some are written strictly for little girls. There are times when little girls love to hear stories about girly things, like tea parties, becoming a big sister, stories about little girl’s adventures, animals and even how to go potty. Listed below are some favorite books written especially for toddler girls.
Lulu’s Shoes – by Camilla Reid
Your little girl will have fun exploring this utterly fabulous interactive book. Lulu loves her fuzzy bunny slippers, glittery high heels, lace up snow boots and her frilly flip flops. Every pair of shoes has a touch and feel element that young fashionistas will love to explore. There are flaps to be lifted, a shoelace to tie, plus five other textures to enjoy. The illustrations are bright and cheery, lots of pinks, purples and reds to captivate your toddler’s attention.
Daddy Loves His Baby Girl – by David Vision
Discover how deep, meaningful bonds are developed, as a father and his baby girl spend quality time together. In a world where it seems there is such an emphasis placed on men having a boy, it’s great to find a story where a baby girl is loved and cherished by her father. A baby girl and her father show there love for each other by spending special time reading, playing, and sitting together. This is a great book for daughters young and old, as well as the Dad’s that love them.
Millie Moo Touch and Feel Picture Book – by Roger Priddy
Join Millie Moo on a crazy adventure as she looks for her friends from the farm. Your toddler will go on a quest with Millie Moo as she searches for her friends in this engrossing picture book with textured animals for little hands to touch. Bright and colorful illustrations, fun rhymes, silly characters and a wacky, whimsical story will make reading time a fun time for your toddler.
My Very First Tea Party – by Michael Sparks
The very clever and colorful Miss Honey B. Five shows your little girl how hearts fill to the brim when friends gather together for tea and good times. Through playful verses and pretty pictures, Miss Honey B sets the table, brews a pot of piping hot tea, adds the cream and sugar, says a tea time blessing, and even writes the hostess a thank-you-note
The Potty Book for Girls by Capucilli Alyssa Satin
Making the transition from diapers to potty can be one of the most stressful experiences for both young children and their parents. This cute, little book takes on the tough job of toilet training. Hannah needs to have her diaper changed so she can go out and play. Mommy and Daddy bring a big box home. Hannah wonders what’s inside. She opens the box and finds a potty which means that it’s time for Hannah to graduate from diapers. Little girls will enjoy looking at the pictures and having the story read to them. Listening to the story they will get the idea that it’s time for them to grow up, exactly like Hannah.
Good Night Dora by Christine Ricci
Dora and Boots are making their way home for bedtime, and along the way they hear various animals making noises. It’s interactive as well as just fun to peek under the flaps and find out who’s making the sounds. Good Night Dora is an excellent bilingual book. As your child lifts the flap to see what animal is hiding under it, he or she encounters both the English and Spanish goodnight greetings for each animal. Your toddler will love saying goodnight to all the animals as they are going to bed. Best of all, they get to say goodnight to Dora at the end of the book.
Silly Sally by Audrey Wood
Silly Sally is an entertaining and great book for little girls. It’s fun and okay to be silly is the message that “Silly Sally” offers to its young audience. And what more does a toddler want to do than be silly. Silly Sally is the story of Silly Sally herself who went to town, walking backwards, upside down. On her journey, Silly Sally meets a pig, a dog, a loon, a sheep, before encountering her equally silly friend, Neddy Buttercup. All of Silly Sally’s friends are just as silly, bright and fun as she is. Upon reaching her destination the people of the town are very happy and excited to see that Silly Sally and her friends have arrived.
Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown
Big Red Barn follows a group of animals on their day around the farm, as the children are not here today, only the animals are out to play. There are horses and sheep and goats and geese and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe. Butterflies, field mice, goats, cows and chickens, they each have their own sounds and activities as they play together. At the end of the book the sun goes down, and all the animals return to the barn for bed time.
I’m Going to be a Big Sister by Brenda Bercun
I’m Going to Be a Big Sister is the perfect book for a child who is about to welcome a new baby brother or sister into the family. This book really explains it all! From how life will change to what will happen when the baby is ready to be born. Amanda’s mommy is pregnant and Amanda is going to be a big sister. In this story Amanda learns about preparing for the new baby’s arrival. Through a variety of descriptions, from which toys are safe for babies and which are dangerous, to the importance of hand washing and picking up the baby only when a grown up is there to help, Amanda learns what it means to be a big sister. This book won the iParenting Media Book Awards Best of 2007
Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk by Dav Pilkey
Big Dog and Little Dog captures the humor of everyday canine behavior. The sweet personalities, lasting friendship, and hilarious antics of Big Dog and Little Dog will delight your toddler when they go on a walk with their owner, get into some trouble and get very dirty. Big Dog and Little Dog like going for walks, but having a bath afterwards is not so much fun.
Precious Moments Book of Manners for Girls by Harvest House Publishers
Fun for parents and toddler girls to read, Precious Moments Book of Manners for Girls offers age-appropriate ideas and examples to help toddlers understand how important good manners really are a part of their lives and how good manners are a blessing to them and those around them. The teddy bear toting darlings help kids learn to communicate with adults and other children, be a helper to family and others, do the right thing in all situations, play well with other kids at school, church or at home, and turn every meal into a happy meal.
Ten Little Rubber Ducks by Eric Carle
A ship loaded with boxes of rubber ducks is traveling across the sea when a storm blows up and dumps 10 of the toys into the water. The ducks bob along together for awhile, but soon they drift in different directions, each encountering an animal, such as a dolphin, a seal, a polar bear and a flamingo. The last little duck is adopted by a mother duck, floating along with her ducklings and bobs along with them until they reach their nest. The ducks all bid “Good Night” to one another with a “Quack,” while the newcomer says “Squeak!” Your toddler can press the page to hear a squeak.