We’ve all heard the importance of reading to our children, since the day of conception they say, by reading to them their vocabulary will start to develop and form an enormous repertoire of words. Becoming a skill they will use to communicate with other and most important with us, the parents.
During this process the child will also acquire a sense of imagination, what does this mean? As your are reading to them, they are following along and interacting with the story. This skill is very useful, why? The love for Reading. A beautiful gift, he or she will embrace for ever.
In order for the child to put these two skill in use, it is our job as parents to select the right book for them. Incorporating them when purchasing a book or simply visiting your local library. Have them look through the book, see if its something they’re interested in. Visuals are important at this age. My daughter loves books that have live colors and animals. She of course has her favorite bed-time book to read.
Visiting your local library can be a money saver and you can also expose your child to a variety of titles. But if you’re a book worm like my family is you would want to visit a books store or buy them online. We do both! I just recently found an amazing resource I hope you find useful.
Usborne Books and More, they have a fabulous book selection for all ages. They have really good English books selection. I highly recommend my book lady, Maribel McClain, click on the logo to visit her page.
We usually try take a monthly field to Barnes and Nobel to have expose our daughter to more books, including those who are not for kids.
Enough talking! Let’s talk about her favorite book sections.
- All
- Accelerated Reader Level
- Activities
- Bilingual
- Coloring
- Educational
- English Only
- Reading
- Spanish Only
400 Stickers Under the Sea
Activities, Educational, English Only
Description : Sticker lovers!!!! Here is a fun activity book for kids. Illustrations are super colorful, this really helps keeping the little one busy. It come with puzzles and scavenger hunt activities. I personally like it because the stickers can be placed on the activities, making the scenery vivid and fun. It come with most sea creatures. Perfect to visit an aquarium near you, or watch a sea movie. 🙂 Book is for preschoolers and up.
I Can Share: First Words
Educational, English Only
Description : I Can Share is another gem. Same concept, as Out and About, it shows different locations and it names items our little ones are able to share. My little one loved the book. When we travel she takes them with her and it becomes a game. She browses through the book and finds things she sees.
The most effective way for children to learn is to engage them with visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile. All pathways to the brain. Lots of repetition, great for memorization, oral language, letter knowledge and it's fun for them. Book is perfect for little one ages between 2 and 4.
Out and About: First Words
Educational, English Only
Description : Out and About, comes with seven locations you are sure to visit with your little one. Dentist, library, grocery store, pool, on your way to school, coffee shop and park. It describes various, for example, when you go to the grocery store you see. Shopping baskets, carrots, and cashier to name a few. You are able to practice the words, perfect visuals. Then apply them when you visit the store with the family. They learn the words super fast. This book is ideal for preschoolers and up!
Un beso en mi mano
Accelerated Reader Level, Educational, Spanish Only
Description : We love this book! This book helped my little one explore the idea of trying new things. Even though my little one is not in preschool yet, she learned the concept of being away from mom can be a scary thing. This book illustrates beautiful not to be afraid. Preschool teacher recommend and say it's a must read during the first year of school. This book was a bed time book for a while. It's available in both languages. Once your child is ready for first grade, he or she will be ready to test the books understanding. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Doodle and Draw Spots, Stripes and Squiggles
Activities, Coloring, Educational, English Only
Doodle and Draw Spots, Stripes and Squiggles
Publisher : Parragon Books Ltd
Language : English
Book URL : Buy
Description : Ideal book for preschoolers to learn about patterns and colors. It comes with activities that will prepare your little one for school. Parent involvement is require! As a parent it's important to make activities and learning fun. This book had images that you came stories out of them. Ideal for preschoolers and up.
Smile Crazy Happy
Activities, Coloring, English Only
Description : Who loves stickers? Everyone! This fun activity book has over 2000 stickers. Not just any type of stickers it has emoji sticker! They are super fun and the entire family can become super creative. I personally like stickers because you can reward your little ones with them, teach them how to tell stories and how ways to decode messages. Of course, like all sticker they can get everywhere! I recommend assigning a note book for your little one to go sticker crazy. They do come off easy and do not leave the sticky residue most stickers do. This book is suitable for elementary school kids 3 years old and up.
Twisty Mazes for Little Hands (Start Little, Learn Big)
Activities, Educational, English Only
Twisty Mazes for Little Hands (Start Little, Learn Big)
Publisher : Parragon Books Ltd
Language : English
Book URL : Buy
Description : Twisty Mazes will require parent involvement. This book was one of my favorite one, it not only come with fun mazes it the graphics are super fun and engaging. This book helps with cognitive development, fine motor skills, visual motor skills and most important confidence with maze has been completed. This book is perfect for preschoolers and up.
Lots of Dots for Little Hands (Start Little, Learn Big)
Activities, Educational, English Only
Lots of Dots for Little Hands (Start Little, Learn Big)
Publisher : Parragon Books Ltd
Language : English
Book URL : Buy
Description : Lots of Dots starts off with simple drawings to hard. Fun and simple drawing that little one will enjoy. It's perfect for learning number order. Book will require parent assistance at the beginning. In addition the book comes with a dry erase marker perfect for those little hands. Pages are super durable and can handle tough love. Perfect for hand manipulation and control.
Draw and Doddle Everything
Activities, Coloring, Educational, English Only
Description : Books is perfect for little ones who are learning how to hold a pencil. It comes with activities to help with pencil coordination. It starts off with examples how to execute each activity. Parent involvement is necessary to help child stay on track. It comes with great illustrations that encourage young ones to draw and to interact. Perfect for toddlers who are getting ready for pre-school. Perfect for kindergarten kids.
Colors Start Little Think Big
Activities, Educational, English Only, Reading
Description : Celebration colors all around us. Colors is the perfect book to learn colors around your home. It is ideal for preschoolers, it is a beginners book with basic concepts. Illustrations are fun and engaging for all ages. Best part about the book, Flaps are strong and perfect for little hands to handle. Highly recommend this book! Ideal for lower grades.
Listen and Learn First Spanish Words
Activities, Educational, Spanish Only
Description : This is perfect for all ages! If your trying to learn the basic words in Spanish with out a the foreign pronunciation, this is for you!
This is also available in English, perfect for pre-schoolers to learn theirs words. Give your child a start in learning and preparing them for school.
Topic are: On the Farm, My body, Animals, Getting around, At home and bed time. Cards are double sided total of 4 cards. Follow me on Instagram, you will be able to see how the book works.
Justice League
English Only, Reading
Description : If you're a super hero fan this is the right book for you. Join Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter and The Green Lantern on a super adventure. This book is a bit more advance, it's suitable for a fluent reader 2nd grader and up.
Peppa Pig
Activities
Description :
Fun activity book filled with activities. Number order, matching pictures, coloring and more. This book is ideal for preschoolers. Parent guidance is required.
Fun activity book filled with activities. Number order, matching pictures, coloring and more. This book is ideal for preschoolers. Parent guidance is required.
Counting with/ Contando con Frida
Bilingual, Educational, Reading
Counting with/ Contando con Frida
Publisher : Lil' Libros
Language : Spanish and English
Review : Beautiful images that will catch toddlers attention.
Book URL : Buy
Description : Since my daughter is only 2 years old, understanding the her life could be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, we found a book to go along with the biography.
It teaches her the numbers 1 -10 telling Frida’s life story. The beauty of this book is that its images correlate with the biography book by Winter. She is able to point them out, making our story time live and entertaining.
Frida
Accelerated Reader Level, Reading, Spanish Only
Description : The book talks about Frida Kahlo’s life as a child, the accident that changed her life and how art became her passion. This is a beautiful illustrated biography of Frida Kahlo. It includes some of Frida’s painting that are kid appropriate. My little one now is her number 1 fan! This is also an Accelerated Reader Book. The reading level is 3.4, suitable for grade lower grades.
¡Vas a ser la hermana mayor!
Reading, Spanish Only
Description : As the birth of our second child was getting closer, we wanted our first born to feel loved. We wanted to prepare her to love and care for the new baby. Mission accomplished! We found the perfect book. She was able to relate to the little girl in the story, they had similar activities as she did and she even had a pet dog like she did. It was perfect for her and a life saver for us. Now that the baby has arrived, she loves the book even more! She helps me with baby duties just like the little girl in the story. She now knew how to act around the baby and was not alone. The English version of this book is also available. Book is perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids.
You be you, Sé siempre tu
Bilingual, Educational
Description : We live relatively close to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of her first signing words was fish. Being able to see concepts from the book in person was super fun for her and us.
She loves and enjoys the graphics, she enjoyed learning about opposites and words such as circle, up and down. One word that I thought would be too advance for her to understand was spiny. Needless to say she understood the concept of spiny and soft. It’s well translated and fun to read. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Linda Kranz has amazing resources to go along with the book. Please visit her website.
Disney Moana Born to Voyage
Activities, Educational, English Only
Disney Moana Born to Voyage
Publisher : Parragon Books
Language : English
Review : Great kids activity book.
Book URL : Buy
Description : Join the beautiful Moana as she sails the Polynesia Seas in her journey to return the heart of Tafiti. This book is filled with stickers for any Moana lover to have fun. The book is perfect for your next road trip or even your doctors appointment.
Disney Moana Choose Your Destiny
Activities, Educational, English Only
Description : If you're a Moana fan this is one book you will enjoy. Learn and enjoy baby Moana and her journey. It comes with fun activities for your little one to complete along with stickers! My little one when sticker crazy, hope yours does too!
Daffodils and Dances
Activities, Coloring, English Only
Description : My little one loved this book! We're not fans of princesses but she had fun coloring and finding where the stickers belong. The books has activities for the little ones to complete. This activity book is perfect that waiting time at the doctors or restaurants. It comes with durable crayons.
The World of Eric Carle Press Put and Play
Activities, Coloring, Educational, English Only
Description : One of our favorite authors! I’ve always been an Eric Carle fan. The World of Eric Carle Press Out and Play has our favorite animals and they come to live. It goes along perfect with the classics, They Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Beautiful Butterfly and Brown Bear to name a few. No need to use clue of scissors. Perfect for toddlers! It come with the perfect set of crayons, ideal for little hands. This fabulous activity book brings our favorite characters to life. Pages are super durable, heavy hard stock, easy to cut and fold.