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    5 Sweet Board Books for Busy Toddlers

    Denise MealyBy Denise Mealy3 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Best Kids Stories Board Books Book Lists
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    The Children’s Book Review | June 17, 2019

    From familiar nursery rhymes to learning social skills, here are 5 sweet board books that are wonderful for busy toddlers!

    Mine a counting and sharing bookMine! A Counting Book About Sharing

    Written by Caryn Rivadeneira

    Illustrated by Amanda Gulliver

    One of a toddler’s favorite words is always “Mine!” This sweet book turns the tables on the greedy monster within and makes “Mine!” a way to share. Complete with soft and snuggly illustrations and a parent’s guide to helping kids learn about inclusiveness and belonging, this is a great book to start the conversation about sharing at the earliest stages.

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    Ages 0-3 | Publisher: Beaming Books | April 17, 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-1506446790

    This Little Piggy and ther Favorite Nursery RhymesThis Little Piggy and Other Favorite Nursery Rhymes

    Illustrated by Genine Delahaye

    Join the fun with familiar nursery rhymes in this delightful boardbook. With bold and colorful illustrations and exciting text layouts, this is a great gift book for new babies and wee one’s first birthdays! The thick cover with stylish cutouts adds special interest for little hands.

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    Ages 0-4 | Publisher: Tiger Tales | March 1, 2018 | ISBN-13: 9781-68010536-0

    Anne of Green Gables- A Babylit Places PrimerAnne of Green Gables: A Babylit Places Primer

    Written by Jennifer Adams

    Illustrated by Alison Oliver

    Following in the oh-so-fashionable footsteps of other Babylit® takes on the great literary classics, Anne of Green Gables does not disappoint. With bold, simplistic design and a literary tone, these delightful books are perfect for new parents who adore the classics.

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    Ages 0-3 | Publisher: Gibbs Smith | August 22, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-1-4236-4782-9

    Youre My Little Cuddle BugYou’re My Little Cuddle Bug

    Written by Nicola Edwards

    Illustrated by Natalie Marshall

    Snuggle up and page through the sweet illustrations of this charming book for the littlest cuddle-bugs. With clever cutouts and thick, easy to turn pages, this will become a fast favorite. The text is soothing and just right for bedtime.

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    Ages 0-3 | Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books | January 2, 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-1-68412-258-5

    I Can Dream by Betsy SnyderI Can Dream

    Written and Illustrated by Betsy Snyder

    A great addition to the I CAN series, I Can Dream brings finger-wiggling fun to the many ways children can dream of their futures. Want to be a firefighter? A marine biologist? A racecar driver? Diversely drawn children do it all in style. Just like other I CAN books, the cute cutouts make dancing with fingers the perfect way to bond with your little one.

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    Ages 0-4 | Publisher: Chronicle Books | May 1, 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-6214-0

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    Denise Mealy is a former web content provider who stays at home to change diapers and write books. Her days are filled with Word documents, books and sloppy kisses (from dogs and baby alike). She likes to read, cook, dance, travel and forward pictures of spam sculptures to friends. If she could have dinner with any author, dead or alive, it would be a toss up between J.K. Rowling and Jane Austen. They would probably eat pasta. Yes, definitely pasta. For more information, visit: www.dccmealy.com You can also find her on Twitter: @dccmealy

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