Best New books for Toddlers 2023
Get ready to dive into a world of wonder with the best new books for toddlers in 2023!
From captivating stories that ignite imagination to silly adventures that spark curiosity, this year’s selection has something special for every little reader.
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You can find these best new books for toddlers of 2023 at your local library or through the links provided for your convenience.
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Whether it’s their first introduction to the joy of reading or an opportunity to expand their growing library, these top picks are sure to delight both toddlers and parents alike.
Join us as we explore the magic of storytelling and embark on exciting literary journeys together!
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Best New Books for Toddlers 2023
The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always.
But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top?Â
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for driving a sleigh! ’Tis also the season—for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the—driving a sleigh!
The Pigeon has made a list and checked it once. Can his holiday dream come true? Or will The Pigeon be left out in the cold?
Cranky doesn’t want to be read. He just wants you to leave him alone. There’s no reason for you to be bothering him! But when other books show up for story time, will Cranky change his mind?
The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson
Caldecott Medal Winner * Coretta Scott King Honor Title
This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from an award-winning creator.
In this lyrical and visually stunning picture book, a young mouse learns how to grieve and honor her best friend.
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Stickler Loves the World encourages awareness and mindfulness with a joyous and lighthearted touch.Â
Oh no! The Baddies are coming! They’re the meanest and nastiest ghost, witch, and troll in all the land, and they just love being bad.
When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can’t wait to scare her out of her wits. But little girls are much braver than they thought, and baddies don’t always win...
A 2023 Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award winner!
When the narrator of this alphabet book tries to make it a bedtime book, Banana objects. Bedtime is BORING! And Banana is the star of this book, so it should really be called B Is for Bananas instead. It shouldn't be about bedtime at all.
In this follow-up to the best-selling I Love You to the Moon and Back, a bear and cub experience the seasons and celebrate their love that stays strong all year long.
Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community.
Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time.
A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world in this picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere.
From award-winning Korean illustrator Lee Gee Eun comes a gorgeously illustrated story – delightful at every beat – about first discoveries and always landing in a safe place.
Every day, special figment agent Sparky delivers all the mail the FBI receives to the proper department until disaster strikes when the Cave of Untold Stories overflows and threatens to topple the whole bureau.
It turns out too many people have been holding in their big ideas, and now Sparky must recruit more agents to share their dreams, songs, and stories with the world.
This tender, wholly original tale of all the ways we express and share love, from our most celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds, is a needed comfort and a new classic that will offer reassurance to readers of every age.
Penelope Rex has one fear: Walter, the class goldfish. So when Mrs. Noodleman tells the kids that they'll be taking turns bringing Walter home, Penelope gets carried away by her anxious imagination.Â
A gift for any child with an unbridled imagination, this bestseller from award-winning creator Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of life as a horse. And with a cover adorned with glitter, this romp really sparkles!
In this strikingly illustrated debut with a quirky, surreal sensibility, the tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature.
When an airport needs an expansion, the Construction Site crew is on the job! With help from fun new vehicles from the airport, they’ll build new roads and runways, prep planes for their trips, and clean up after a surprise snowstorm.
Perfect for bedtime or at any time, here is a visually stunning exploration of animal senses through dreams, from Caldecott Honoree and New York Times bestselling creator Brendan Wenzel.