Picture book guide

Picture book guides for toddlers and preschoolers

Curated lists of picture books from many publishers, with sources for the details we show.

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Our guides

Picture Books for Toddlers Who Say No, Plus Calm Tips
Picture books for toddlers who say no to everything, with calm ways to handle power struggles, choices and limits.
Christmas Picture Books for Toddlers 2026, Sorted by Age
Christmas picture books for toddlers sorted by age: touch-and-feel books for 1 year olds, gift books for 2 year olds and longer Christmas stories from 3.
Bedtime Books for Toddlers: Short, Calm Picture Books
Short, calm bedtime books for toddlers, plus a simple bedtime reading routine: how many books, what to say and how to end the evening.
Picture Books for Picky Eaters: Low-Pressure Stories
Children’s books about picky eaters for toddlers and preschoolers, plus low-pressure tips for trying new food away from the table.
Books About a New Baby Sibling: Picture Books for Toddlers
Books about a new baby brother or sister for toddlers, plus tips for jealousy, small jobs and one-on-one time.
Books About Feelings for Toddlers: Naming Emotions
Picture books about feelings and emotions for toddlers, plus ways to name, recognise and build words for emotions together.
Bilingual Arabic English Children’s Books for Toddlers
Bilingual Arabic and English children’s books for toddlers, with both languages on the same page, plus tips for reading in two languages at home.
Books About Starting Nursery: Picture Books for Toddlers
Books about starting nursery for toddlers, plus a simple goodbye routine, what to say at drop-off and how to talk about pick-up.
New Year’s Books for Kids: Picture Books to Read Aloud
New Year’s books for kids and toddlers to read aloud, from New Year’s Eve stories to Lunar New Year, plus calm ideas for celebrating with little ones.
Christmas Books About Giving: Picture Books for Kids
Christmas books about giving for kids: generosity, sharing and giving versus getting, plus simple ways to practise giving with your child in December.