Choosing your child’s first books is a special step — one that opens the door to imagination, rhythm, and joyful learning. Here are five beginner-friendly books that toddlers and new readers love again and again.
1. Peek-a-Who? by Nina Laden
A colourful guessing game with peek-through pages and simple rhymes that toddlers can chant along with. Perfect for short attention spans and giggles!
2. Baby, Let's Eat! by Amy Pixton
Part of the Indestructibles series — this one’s chew-proof and tear-proof. Great for tiny hands, with bold food illustrations and simple words to introduce first vocabulary.
3. Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? by Karen Katz
This interactive lift-the-flap book keeps little readers curious. It’s playful, gentle, and helps introduce basic body parts with sweet artwork.
4. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle
Repetition and rhythm make this a must-have. Kids start recognizing the colour-word patterns quickly and love “reading” along.
5. Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins
Bright, bold, and bubbly — a parade of silly fish that introduces size, colour, and description words in a fun, flowing rhyme.
Why These Work:
Beginner books should be short, colorful, and easy to repeat. These stories build familiarity, spark joy, and make your little one feel like a reader from day one.
What was your child’s first favourite book? Tell us in the comments — we’d love to hear!
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