Book Gifts for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Holiday mania is upon us! We’re BIG fans of gifting books - what’s better than giving a gift of reading? Read below for our toddler & preschool picks. Click here for our infant & toddler picks, here for our elementary school picks & here for our tween/teen recommendations.

Cozy. Many animals burrow inside Cozy’s fur during the cold. Sometimes, they begin to bicker. Then spring starts to appear and they head outside.

I Want to Sleep Under the Stars. Zoom Squirrel dreams of sleeping under the night stars. The Squirrel pals are excited to help. Zaniness ensues. Munchkins will love quirky quizzes and nutty facts in this Mo Willems book.

What We’ll Build. This is another sweet offbeat book by Oliver Jeffers about a love between a child and parent. They gather tools and prepare for a brighter future together.

I Promise. I Promise, by basketball star LeBron James, is an inspiring picture book that reminds us that the promises we make to ourselves and our community affect our future.

Bear Came Along. This heartfelt and funny picture book reminds us that we are all in it together. The river needs the bear and his pals, and the bear needs the river.

Time for Bed, Miyuki. Enjoy this gentle tale about Miyuki, her grandfather and Japanese culture.

If You Come to Earth. A whimsical user’s manual for outer-space visitors to learn about our amazing planet.

Do Not Lick This Book. Dive into an engaging book about microscopic organisms.

Sick Simon. Who will win? Germs or Simon? Realistic and entertaining for little kids and their grownups.

Why Did the World Stop? A book to help promote an accurate and kid-friendly conversation about Covid-19.

Smiling From Ear to Ear. A book that shows animals wearing masks and having a fun time.. A great way to normalize mask wearing for your youngest crew