Giant Board Books for Toddlers
Get ready for the world of Giant Board Books, specially designed for our littlest readers! These oversized treasures are perfect for tiny hands, making story time an interactive and engaging experience.
Filled with colorful illustrations, simple text, and exciting themes, these giant board books are sure to capture your toddler’s imagination and foster a love for reading from a young age.
You can find these giant board books for preschoolers at your local library or through the links provided for your convenience.
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Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery, learning and fun with these delightful books that are as big as the wonder in your little one’s eyes.
What are the Benefits of Oversized Board Books?
Oversized board books are beneficial for toddlers for several reasons!
Easy to Handle: Toddlers have developing fine motor skills, and oversized board books are easier for their little hands to grasp and turn the pages. The larger size provides a more comfortable grip, reducing frustration and increasing their confidence in handling books independently.
Durability: Toddlers are still learning how to handle books gently, and oversized board books are made with sturdy materials that can withstand rough handling, bending and even chewing. The thick, sturdy pages are less likely to tear or get damaged, ensuring the books last longer and can be enjoyed repeatedly.
Visual Appeal: The larger size of the books allows for larger illustrations and bold, colorful images. This visual appeal captures a toddler’s attention and engages them in the story, encouraging their interest in books and reading.
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Shared Reading: The larger size of the books makes it easier for parents or caregivers to read with their toddlers. The larger text and illustrations are visible to both the reader and the child, allowing for shared reading experiences and fostering a love for books and storytelling.
Building Independence: Toddlers are at an age where they seek independence. Oversized board books allow them to explore books on their own terms, turning pages and exploring the stories at their own pace, fostering a sense of autonomy and self-discovery.
Overall, oversized board books are a wonderful addition to a toddler’s reading collection, providing a developmentally appropriate and enjoyable way to engage with books, stimulate imagination and support early literacy skills.
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What is the Typical Size of Board Books?
The typical size of board books for toddlers is usually around 5 inches by 5 inches (12.7 cm by 12.7 cm) or slightly larger.
Board books are designed to be small and sturdy, making them easy for toddlers to hold and handle.
The dimensions of board books may vary slightly depending on the publisher and the specific book, but they are generally compact and portable, perfect for little hands to explore independently or with the help of a caregiver.
The board book format, with its thick and durable pages, is ideal for toddlers who are still developing their fine motor skills and may not be as gentle with traditional paper books.
Giant Board Books
Get ready for hours of joy, laughter and bonding as you explore the magic of storytelling together with giant board books for toddlers!
With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.
Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think.
When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing.
One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last.
This classic bedtime story is just right for winding down the day as a joyful, silly group of animals scrub scrub scrub in the tub, brush and brush and brush their teeth, and finally rock and rock and rock to sleep. It’s BIG fun from Sandra Boynton in the big, big size of this favorite board book.
Explore the amazing animal alphabet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this delightful board book. Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork, each letter introduces beloved animals, big and small.
The beloved story of The Velveteen Rabbit, the stuffed animal made real by the love of a boy, has captured our imaginations for generations.
In this oversized padded board book edition of the children’s classic re-experience the timeless tale of boundless love and the magical transformation it has on our hearts.
Vibrant, joyful art, playful verse, and a fun die-cut shape are sure to have astronomers of all ages celebrating their own uniqueness while they party with the planets.
Boy and girls will delight in this abridged version made for the smallest of readers as they cuddle up for story time. This oversized padded board book with sturdy pages and rounded corners is perfect for toddlers, who will enjoy entering Beatrix Potter’s enchanted world full of rabbits and bunnies.
Joyously colored animals, riding on a train to the zoo, offer youngsters a first introduction to numbers, number sets, addition and counting in this paperback reissue of Eric Carle's first picture book.
A gatefold spread at the back of the book, featuring the whole wonderful animal train, adds to the fun!
In this perennial classic by Caldecott Honor–winning author Lois Ehlert, little ones learn the colors of the rainbow as they watch a plants grow in a beautifully vibrant garden.
In the napping house is a cozy bed piled high with a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, a snoozing cat, and a slumbering mouse. What could be more comfy?
All is at peace until a wakeful flea crawls into the mix. One beastly bite from him and the entire pyramid of sleepers might topple. Is he getting ready to nibble?
A jump-roping chicken and a pig on a swing. A moose in striped pajamas and an elephant in a fuzzy one-piece with feet. And in sing-along nuttiness reminiscent of Barnyard Dance!, it’s time for the animals to put on their jammies and get ready for bed.Â
In the spring, Nicholas picks flowers and chases butterflies, and in the summer, watches the frogs in the pond.
In the autumn, he sees the animals preparing for the winter. When winter comes, Nicholas watches the snow falling from the sky, then curls up in his hollow tree and dreams about spring.Â
Join a few favorite under the sea creatures, like a singing starfish or an organized octopus, in this fun to read silicone touch and feel children's book.
Rhyming text makes for a fun reading experience as your toddler hears all the silly ways these sea creatures like to spend their day.
Join little Benjamin Bunny as he and mischievous Peter Rabbit stir up trouble and have a wild adventure in Mr. McGregor’s garden.
With lavish illustrations from New York Times bestselling artist Charles Santore, this oversized padded board book edition of the classic story is perfect for toddlers and features rounded edges.Â
Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this fantastic finger trail lift-the-flap book! With a gentle rhyming narrative and an introduction to ocean friends, this book is perfect for little explorers.
Their teeth are brushed, their pajamas are on, and as soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed!Â
New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to find a big, beautiful pumpkin in this sturdy, large-sized board book. Duck & Goose look everywhere for a pumpkin--in the apple tree, in the leaf pile, inside a hollow log.... Where will they find one?
Carry on a family tradition or start one of your own with this new version of the classic
Christmas book for children and families. Initially published anonymously as A Visit from Saint Nicholas, and credited as a work by Clement Clark Moore, this timeless tale is the perfect family read as children prepare for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve.