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Books for Babies over Eighteen Months to 2 Years

Toddlers are beginning to understand different kinds of book concepts. They will still enjoy their board books and cloth books but there is a little boy or a little girl waiting to get to use a bit more imagination. Do think about the kind of child you have before buying books that include scary pictures or lots of noisy roaring.

Here are some of the amazing books available for babies aged between 18 months and 2 years.

“Room on the Broom” – Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

“Room on the Broom” by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is an imaginative book that tells the tale of a witch, a dragon and a monster and shows the concept of co-operation.

The dramatic words and the rhythms will be enjoyed by your toddler. Prepare to get used to reading this book and possibly buying it for other children in the family.

“Incy Wincy Spider” – Annie Kubler

Annie Kubler's “Incy Wincy Spider” song book will have baby joining in the actions with you. Annie Kubler's books are enjoyed by children of many ages and your toddler will start to appreciate that certain parts of the text relate to certain actions.

“Everyone Hide from Wibbly Pig” – Mick Inkpen

“Everyone Hide from Wibbly Pig” by Mick Inkpen is a great book to appeal to toddlers. Wibbly Pig is a cute pink pig that has to find his friends. This pop-up book is lovely for toddlers to look through and uncover everyday items as they try to solve the hiding game.

“In Wibbly's Garden” – Mick Inkpen

“In Wibbly's Garden” by Mick Inkpen is another book from the same range that takes toddlers on a giant beanstalk style adventure as Wibbly hunts for his friend. The pop-ups are a little flimsy for a toddler's hands so try to read the book together.

“The Tiger who came to Tea” – Judith Kerr

“The Tiger who came to Tea” by Judith Kerr has been a favourite for children for over 30 years. The story tells of a little girl on her own who is visited by a tiger that eats everything in the house. The little girl is worried she will be in trouble when her parents get home but there is a delicious twist at the end. The illustrations are beautiful and toddlers will enjoy looking at them.

“Poppy Cat Hugs” – Lara Jones

The “Poppy Cat” series by Lara Jones is a favourite among toddlers.

“Poppy Cat Hugs” is a beautifully illustrated book that will be asked for again and again. The book has interesting textures to touch and toddlers will want to hug all their friends too.

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