Whether you’re searching for some holiday gift ideas for the youngest readers in your life, or just looking to cozy up with a good book and your little ones, we’ve rounded up some sweet, books for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
The Gift of Nothing & The Gift of Everything
By Patrick McDonnell
New York Times bestselling author and award-winning comic strip creator of “MUTTS” Patrick McDonnell has two books perfect for the holidays, or whenever we could use a little reminder about what truly matters in life. “The Gift of Nothing” celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special anniversary edition of the classic story about Mooch the Cat, Earl the Dog and the pricelessness of friendship. “The Gift of Everything” is a heartwarming rhyming companion to “The Gift of Nothing” where Mooch sees the world with a fresh feeling of gratitude.
Me Llamo Checkers
Written by Ana Nennig; illustrated by Shahab Shamshirsaz
Written by Ana Nennig, mother, storyteller and debut author, “Me Llamo Checkers” is a heartwarming story of a lonely cat who finds love and belonging through adoption. This bilingual children’s book is written in both English and Spanish, celebrating the author’s Mexican-American roots and the universal power of love that brings us together.
These ABC’s Belong to Me
By Alicia McKenzie; illustrated by Sarah DeMonteverde
Mother of five and former competitive athlete Alicia McKenzie flips the script on negative labels like “bossy,” “timid” or “know-it-all” in her new book, “These ABCs Belong to Me!” Drawing on her experiences as a mom and as an energetic biracial child, McKenzie teaches kids and parents how to transform those terms into superpowers. Ages 4-8.
My First Milestones: Ready to Walk
By Lee Wildish
This sweet board book by New York Times bestselling creator Lee Wildish, is part of a new series of family-centric milestone books. In “Ready to Walk” learning to walk is as easy as 1-2-3 with charming illustrations and rhyming text.
Meet the Smushkins
By Claudia Rueda
The first in a 5-book series, “Meet the Smushkins” follows a family of characters who love dreaming, playing and being together. This cute cast of creatures dream up the perfect house—one with big windows, an apple tree for making pies and a playground with puddles to splash in. Recommended for ages 3-5.
For more book recommendations, check out our November Book Corner.
