Stories for 2 Year Olds

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Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She's been researching and reviewing baby and child products for 2 years, with a particular focus on baby essentials, toys and books for toddlers and outdoor play equipment. From potties to paddling pools and bunk beds to bedtime stories, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the best products out there. The Story of Ferdinand– In this story, Ferdinand is forced to do something he doesn’t want to do, and 2-year-olds can very much understand what that feels like. The old man was bewildered and wondered if the boy was simply stupid. “But there must be thousands of starfish on this beach. It is impossible to save all of them. I’m afraid you won’t be able to make much of a difference”, he said. Mad, Mad Bear– In this simple story, toddlers see helpful examples of what to do when they feel angry, such as take a breath, get some rest, and so on.

As a mom of four on my fourth toddler now, I’ve had lots of firsthand experience nurturing active 2-year-olds into becoming toddler-sized bookworms who will sit still and happily listen to a whole book…most of the time. Mouse Paint– Learning books for 2-year-olds don’t have to be boring. This book teaches your child about primary and secondary colors but with a cute storyline. Whether you’re looking for favorite read alouds for boys or girls, you’ll find them here! 1. The Monster At The End Of This Book I Am a Bunny– This simple, soothing book moves through each of the seasons until the end, where the bunny cuddles up for a long winter sleep, looking forward to spring. Excellent for calming toddlers down before sleep! Rhyming stories: These are fun for a toddler as all the words rhyme, making it fun and easy to engage with the story.

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Side note: If you tend to read e-books on a mobile device, your toddler has no idea that you’re reading and may think you’re watching funny cat videos instead. Consider getting a physical book you can read a little at a time every day while your toddler is around. Related: The Most Powerful Habit for Raising Smart Kids (And Kind Kids, Too) Look for This When Choosing Books for 2-Year-Olds Thank You, Earth– Toddlers love real-life photos, and this book is full of gorgeous shots to build their understanding and appreciation for the world around them.Little ones will even learn some basic counting skills while enjoying the story. In fact, grab a basket and have the kids place items in as you count together the items being put in the basket. Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2021 (1/29/21) is in its 8 th year! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all of the multicultural books and authors on the market while also working to get those book into the hands of young readers and educators. Eight years in, MCBD’s mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids’ books that celebrate diversity in homes and school bookshelves continues. Read about our Mission & History HERE. MCBD 2021 is honored to be Supported by these Medallion Sponsors! The Rabbit Listened– I never get tired of reading this one. It’s a simple but perfect story about how it feels when something goes wrong – and how to overcome those challenging emotions and move forward. My kids ask for this one at least once a day. A must have! Related: The Ultimate List of the Best Picture Books, Endorsed by Kids And Parents 65 Best Books for 2-Year Olds – Most Loved by Toddlers And Parents Halfway between Osaka and Kyoto was a tall mountain that had to be crossed to reach the other city. The frogs met each other on the top of this mountain.

Make a Wish, Midas!– Toddlers love how Midas wants to wear different clothes, and they can relate to how he has a favorite color he prefers everything to be. But then the idea of “too much of a good thing” surprises them and makes them think! We also love the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom.” (Loved by Mumsnetter MrsAlbertaWhisker) Our verdict And among friends, I’ve also become known as the friendly neighborhood toddler book whisperer. Give me an upset 2-year-old and a good book (more on this below), and I’ll have that toddler tamed in no time.Ivy Loves to Give– Toddlers can relate to this story because sometimes when they try to do what’s “right,” it still ends up being “wrong.” But kindness prevails! Bedtime stories are a story told to a child once they have gotten into bed for the evening. Reading a story every night is beneficial for children and parents, too! Reading stories each night to your child has been proven to improve reading and vocabulary skills. Read a special story for children tonight! Calm-Down Time– This book teaches kids what to do step-by-step when you’re feeling upset so that you can feel calm again. Wait– Toddlers know what it feels like to be told to hurry up when they want to just be in the moment. The end of this story is so satisfying for toddlers!

Full, Full, Full of Love by Trish Cooke allows us to step into one family’s home and feel the love of extended family all while preparing for a home-cooked meal.Everyone Poops– This book helps remove the shame your toddler may feel about using the potty by showing how normal it is. This has helped lots of potty-training-resistant toddlers I know get over the mental hurdle of going poop in the potty!