This is the classic goodnight board book that young readers just love. One of my favorite memories is reading this story to my oldest child back when he was an only child. We would cuddle up in his bed and read the story two or three times. I have read this book so much I have it memorized! I have actually purchased the book multiple times because it is so well loved it inevitably falls apart. I always give this book if I'm attending a baby shower because it's perfect for a new baby.

Who doesn't love a story about a caterpillar who eats too much and then turns into a beautiful butterfly? Eric Carle is one of my favorite authors for toddlers. This is one of my youngest daughter's favorite books. We definitely own the board book version for durability. The simple story and bold illustrations are just perfect for toddlers.

This book has been read over and over in my house. My kids have loved naming all of the animals at the end with me. This is another great book by Eric Carle. Young children love the colorful illustrations and naming all of the animals such as yellow duck, blue horse, and of course, brown bear! It's great for easily teaching colors, too.

Yet another great book by Eric Carle! This one follows animals and different sounds. I definitely stock my toddler's library with new books by Eric Carle.

My oldest son loves this classic tale about a little house who thought she was forgotten, but wasn't! This sweet book is a favorite for many and is well remembered for years.

You can't go wrong with anything by Beatrix Potter. We have read her stories over and over. My grandmother gave us a gift set of classic Beatrix Potter tales and you can tell it is very well loved. I love "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" from my childhood. I mean, Peter Rabbit is definitely a main character you just cannot forget! These books are perfect for an older toddler or you can also find board book versions.

I remember The Berenstain Bears from my childhood. I love the wonderful life lessons that are packed into every story and the sibling relationships that are demonstrated.

I'm noticing a theme here. Most of these books are books I loved as a child. I will never forget Corduroy, the lovable teddy bear. We read this story at my Nana and Papa's and I remember how it felt so real, like I was right there with Corduroy. It's about a bear who gets lost in a department store while looking for a button. Will he find his way home? This is another good book you will read to your child again and again.

My kids ask for this book before bed often. It's so imaginative and a perfect story to lull your child to sleep. We love going on adventures before bed!

Ok, so Little Blue Truck is a newer book I've read to my younger kids and it is definitely a favorite! I actually really enjoy reading this one aloud. It's a rhyming book and so fun to read! 

Meet all the letters at the top of the coconut tree in this brilliant book that is perfect for the short attention spans of toddlers. I use this book with my preschool and kindergarten kids, too, to teach letters. Check out our Chicka Chicka Boom Boom activities to go with the book!

Here's another one of our best children's books. It includes a lot of gentle rhymes and is a fun story for kids who have a love of nature. 

This books is so cute ad so much fun for little ones. A big cozy bed of sleepers gets disturbed by a flea! This makes a great story time book right before bed.

Have a little boy who loves big machines? This cute little book is so fun to read and comes in a board book version which is perfect for little hands.

This is a fun book that shows a mother's love. If the bunny runs away, Mama will find him. This is such a sweet book that has stood the test of time. 

I will forever love this simple toddler book because we have a video recording of my husband reading this to our children while he was on deployment. The memories of my children following along and laughing at all the things that are good to eat and yucky are forever ingrained in my mind and they make me smile all the time. This book is simple, but perfect for toddlers.

Here is another simple book, but it's a great hit with young toddlers. Treasure all the kisses you give your little ones! Such a sweet story.