Book ideas for kids: Awesome books for 2-4 year olds

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If you are looking for new books to read with your young kids, I gathered here a list of books that are perfect for 2-4 year olds!

📚 At the end of this article, you’ll also find a printable reading list that you can download and use as inspiration.

20 awesome books for 2-4 year olds

⭐ What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside (by Julia Donaldson) – an engaging rhyming adventure at the seaside

⭐ 100 Dogs: Playful Pups to Count (by Michael Whaite) – an award-winning book that combines fun rhymes with engaging illustrations

⭐ In My Heart: A Book of Feelings (by Jo Witek) – a wonderful book that celebrates all feelings and teaches kids about emotions

⭐ Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes (by James Dean) – a nice story with a fun sing along that keeps young kids engaged

⭐ Only One You (by Linda Kranz) – a beautiful story with a lovely message

⭐ Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book (by Britta Teckentrup) – an educational book with peekaboo holes that spark curiosity and teach kids about the seasons

⭐ The Rabbit Listened (by Cori Doerrfeld) – a heartwarming story about empathy and kindness

⭐ A Unicorn Named Sparkle (by Amy Young) – a funny, heartfelt story about a girl who learns to accept and love her imperfect unicorn

⭐ The Snail and the Whale (by Julia Donaldson) – an inspiring story about friendship with engaging rhyming text and beautiful illustrations

⭐ Llama Llama Misses Mama (by Anna Dewdney) – a story about Llama Llama’s first day of preschool that can help you start conversations with your kids about this important milestone in their lives

⭐ Good Night, Little Blue Truck (by Alice Schertle) – a lovely bedtime read for young kids

⭐ Strictly No Elephants (by Lisa Mantchev) – a best-selling book with a sweet story about the power of friendship

⭐ Max and Marla Are Having a Picnic (by Alexandra Boiger) – a cute story about friendship and the power of forgiveness

⭐ Press Here (by Herve Tullet) – an interactive book that takes kids on a magical journey as they follow the instructions on each page

⭐ Tap the Magic Tree (by Christie Matheson) – a lovely interactive book about a tree that goes through changes as seasons come and go

⭐ Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book (by Rod Campbell) – an interactive lift-the-flap book that is great for toddlers

⭐ Gossie (by Olivier Dunrea) – a lovely, engaging story for young readers with beautiful illustrations

⭐ Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (by Mo Willems) – a simple, silly story that invites the kids to get involved and answer to the pigeon who insists on driving the bus