Here are the top 30 bestselling literature & fiction books for 1 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by: Eric Carle Release date: Mar 23, 1994 Number of Pages: 26 Find in Library Read Review |
“The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book—and right into your child’s heart…”
—Mother’s Manual
“Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative…”
—The New York Times Book Review
2. Goodnight Moon
by: Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd Release date: Jan 23, 2007 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. “Goodnight room, goodnight moon.” And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight.
In this classic of children’s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.
This board book edition is the perfect size for little hands.
3. Little Blue Truck board book
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Jul 07, 2015 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
With a text full of truck sounds and animal noises to read aloud, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.
4. Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
by: Sherri Duskey Rinker, Tom Lichtenheld Release date: May 04, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they’ll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! With irresistible artwork by best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this book will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more.
And don’t forget! Crunch, vroom, beep, yawn and snore along with Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site SOUND BOOK. Available now.
5. Christmas in the Manger
by: Nola Buck, Felicia Bond Release date: Oct 03, 1998 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
The gentle beauty of the story of the first Christmas is now available as a board book. With a simple, lyrical text and radiant artwork, this book is perfect for the youngest child to be a part of the wonder of the Nativity.
6. The Goodnight Train
by: June Sobel, Laura Huliska-Beith Release date: Jun 19, 2012 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
With soothing, lyrical words and magical illustrations, June Sobel and Laura Huliska-Beith have created a nighttime fantasy that’s guaranteed to make even the most resistant sleeper snuggle up tight.
7. From Head to Toe Board Book
by: Eric Carle, Eric Carle Release date: Mar 27, 1999 Number of Pages: 28 Find in Library Read Review |
What does an elephant do? It stomps its foot. Can you? From the creator of such beloved classics as The Grouchy Ladybug and The Mixed-Up Chameleon comes this interactive story that invites kids to imitate animal movements. Watching giraffes bend their necks or monkeys wave their arms is fun, but nothing could be better than joining in. From their heads down to their toes, kids will be wriggling, jiggling, and giggling as they try to keep up with these animals!Alligators wiggle, elephants stop, gorillas thump, and giraffes bend. Can you do it? ‘ I can do it!’ is the confidence-building message of this fun-filled interactive picture book. A variety of familiar animals invite young children to copy their antics, and as they play, they will learn such important skills as careful listening, focusing attention, and following instructions. Just as alphabet books introduce the very young child to letters and simple words, From Head to Toe introduces the basic body parts and simple body movements. And in the same way that children progress from understanding simple words to reading and writing sentences and stories, so they will progress from simple body movements to dancing, gymnastics, and other sports and activities, with confidence and pleasure.
Eric Carle’s colorful collages have delighted children for more than a generation. Each book provides hours of fun while encouraging them to stretch their imaginations. His matchless words and illustrations now send out a new challenge:
Are you ready?
Here we go!
Move yourself
From Head to Toe.
A Main Selection of the Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club
8. Peek-A Who?
by: Nina Laden Release date: Feb 01, 2000 Number of Pages: 10 Find in Library Read Review |
9. Little Blue Truck Leads the Way board book
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Jul 07, 2015 Number of Pages: 38 Find in Library Read Review |
10. The Mitten
by: Jan Brett Release date: Oct 04, 1996 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
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. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax.
As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on.
In her distinctive style, Jan Brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes.
“Grandmother knits snow-white mittens that Nikki takes on an adventure. Readers will enjoy the charm and humor in the portrayal of the animals as they make room for each newcomer in the mitten and sprawl in the snow after the big sneeze.”
-The Horn Book
11. Where’s Spot?
by: Eric Hill, Eric Hill Release date: Jun 30, 2003 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
12. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed (A Five Little Monkeys Story)
by: Eileen Christelow Release date: Jul 31, 2012 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
13. Good Night, Gorilla
by: Peggy Rathmann Release date: Feb 21, 1996 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Good night, Gorilla.
Good night, Elephant.
It’s bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who’s that short, furry guy with the key in his hand and the mischievous grin?
Good night, Giraffe.
Good night, Hyena.
Sneak along behind the zookeeper’s back, and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous good-night romp.
14. Sheep in a Jeep (board book)
by: Nancy E. Shaw, Margot Apple Release date: Mar 01, 2016 Number of Pages: 26 Find in Library Read Review |
15. Little Blue Truck’s Halloween
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Jul 05, 2016 Number of Pages: 16 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Curious George Tool Time (CGTV Board Book)
by: H. A. Rey Release date: Jan 08, 2013 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
Considering what a mischief-maker he is, George is one handy monkey. He gardens, fixes bikes, builds birdhouses, and even unclogs pipes—but not without the help of his big red toolbox. This sturdy 7” x 7” board book—based on the Emmy Award–winning PBS TV show—is the perfect interactive book for your favorite tinkerer! It includes a double-sided tool attached to a ribbon featuring a hammer and wrench so children can labor alongside George. Watch them put their skills to the test as they learn about the different types of tools needed for different jobs.
For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George, books, promotions, games, activities, and more.
17. Look, Look!
by: Peter Linenthal Release date: Sep 01, 1998 Number of Pages: 18 Find in Library Read Review |
18. Merry Christmas, Mouse! (If You Give…)
by: Laura Numeroff, Felicia Bond Release date: Sep 25, 2007 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Join Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie as he decorates his Christmas tree in a holiday counting adventure.
This board book with sturdy pages is perfect for toddlers, who will enjoy this simple introduction to numbers.
19. Who is Coming to Our House?
by: Joseph Slate, Ashley Wolff Release date: Sep 24, 2001 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
“Who is coming to our house?
Someone, someone,” says Mouse.
As Pig makes room, Lamb cleans up, Goose stacks the hay, and Duck lines the crib with eiderdown, Mary and Joseph are on their way by donkey. All the animals are eager to welcome the baby Jesus to their home.
20. Big Red Barn
by: Margaret Wise Brown, Felicia Bond Release date: Jan 06, 1995 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
By the big red barn
In the great green field,
There was a pink pig
Who was learning to squeal.
There were horses and sheep and goats and geese–and a jaunty old scarecrow leaning on his hoe. And they all lived together by the big red barn. In joyous and exuberant
Pictures, Felicia Bond lovingly evokes Margaret Wise Brown’s simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps.
In the barnyard there are roosters and cows, horses and goats, and a pink piglet who is learning to squeal. Margaret Wise Brown’s lulling story about a day in the life of a barnyard is now available as a sturdy board book. Felicia Bond’s atmospheric illustrations add to the tranquil simplicity of this story.
21. Time for Bed
by: Mem Fox, Jane Dyer Release date: Sep 01, 1997 Number of Pages: 28 Find in Library Read Review |
22. The Tale of Peter Rabbit Story Board Book
by: Beatrix Potter Release date: Mar 01, 1999 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
23. Spot Goes to the Farm board book
by: Eric Hill Release date: Apr 23, 2001 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
24. Happy Hanukkah, Curious George tabbed board book
by: H. A. Rey, Margret Rey Release date: Sep 18, 2012 Number of Pages: 14 Find in Library Read Review |
It is the eighth night of Hanukkah, and George and his friends have gathered for a celebration. They light the menorah, spin the dreidel, make latkes, and learn the importance of mitzvah! In this tabbed board book, youngsters will even find a tasty latke recipe and instructions for constructing a dreidel, with rules for play. A festive foil-stamped cover makes this a fine holiday gift for fans of Curious George. For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com.
25. Do Cows Meow? (A Lift-the-Flap Book)
by: Salina Yoon Release date: Sep 04, 2012 Number of Pages: 18 Find in Library Read Review |
26. Little Blue Truck’s Beep-Along Book
by: Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry Release date: Aug 18, 2015 Number of Pages: 8 Find in Library Read Review |
27. The Very Busy Spider
by: Eric Carle Release date: Aug 16, 1995 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Early one morning a little spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her, yet the busy little spider keeps diligently at her work. When she is done, she is able to show everyone that not only is her creation quite beautiful, it is also quite useful!
This multi-sensory book allows children to feel the pictures as well as see them. And with its rhythmic text, The Very Busy Spider becomes an experience to touch, to see, and to hear.
“A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity.”--The Horn Book, starred review
“Both sighted and blind children will follow the action with ease . . . Visually and verbally, this is a winner.”--Booklist, starred review.
28. Tails
by: Matthew Van Fleet Release date: Oct 01, 2003 Number of Pages: 20 Find in Library Read Review |
29. That’s Not My Monster…(Usborne Touchy-Feely Books)
by: Fiona Watt, Racheal Wells Release date: Aug 01, 2010 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
30. Curious George Goes Fishing
by: Margret Rey, H. A. Rey Release date: Jan 12, 2016 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Best Selling Books for 1 year olds:
- Animals
- Action & Adventure
- Biographies
- Classics
- Early Learning
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Religions
- Comics & Graphic Novels
Recommended Books for 1 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Early Learning
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Religions
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