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20 fun and interactive books to enhance toddler learning by Maxabella
Reading with your toddler is a joyful, bonding experience that helps them develop language, cognitive skills, and emotional understanding. From timeless classics to exciting interactive books, here’s a hand-picked list of 20 fun and interactive books to enhance toddler learning, spark your child’s imagination, and make learning fun.
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A is for Adam Goodes, B is for Bob Hawke, C is for Cathy Freeman … this sweet book not only teachers your toddler the alphabet, it also educates them in the uniqueness that is the Aussie personality. Check out the book here.
This interactive book uses raised shapes and textures to help toddlers learn the alphabet through touch. The tactile experience makes it more engaging and helps develop fine motor skills. Check out this book here.
A quirky lift-the-flap book that toddlers will find hilarious. The book will help kids learn their opposites (high/low, up/down, etc) while it entertains them with amusing concepts like a lion with his mane chopped off, or a bear on a slippery dip crashing into sandcastles. Check out the book here.
This is a wordless book that you can talk through with your toddler. What comes before a chicken? What comes after a bud? The illustrations are absolutely beautiful, so there’s bonus art appreciation in there too. Check out the book here.
One of the most famous Aussie board books of all, this charmer is a must-have on any toddler bookshelf. We’re learning our colours here, but also so much more about rhyme and past times and having fun.
Learn more about the book here. You can also buy it on Amazon here.
Another Aussie classic that is a great introduction to the idea of diary keeping. Toddlers will love the simple language and beautiful illustrations. Check out the book here.
Another fantastic lift-the-flap book that encourages your child to discover animals in a zoo setting. It’s simple, engaging, and perfect for toddlers who love peekaboo games. Check out this book here.
This touch-and-feel book with its bumpy, rubbery textures is great for sensory exploration. Toddlers will love discovering different dinosaurs while improving their tactile skills. Check out this book here.
A timeless favorite, this colorful story teaches toddlers about counting, the days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly. The tactile elements make it even more engaging. Check this book here.
It’s okay to make a mistake. It’s a lesson parents have been trying to teach their kids since forever, but it’s a hard one to make stick. This book helps make that happen, and shows how mistakes can be turned into something wonderful. Check out the book here.
There are loads of That’s Not My… books, but this one is our favourite. It’s such an entertaining way for toddlers to learn about different textures – and it also helps that monsters are turned into friends. Check out the book here.
Any of Oliver Jeffers’ books deserve a place in a kids’ library. This one probably suits toddlers more than others (although growing into these books is entirely worthy). This book teaches kids about making plans and following their dreams. Check out the book here.
This is a book for kids to get lost in as they search through the amazing illustrations to find alphabetised objects and concepts. Toddlers will meet their new favourite animal and concepts like rhyme, assonance and alliteration. Buy on Amazon.
Probably Australia’s best-loved picture book – take your toddler on a journey across Australia with the lovable Grandma Poss and Hush. Learn more about the book here.
A glorious book that takes children through an alphabet of emotions. Whether feeling relaxed, curious, strong or lonely, all are emotions that you can discuss with your toddler and ask them to demonstrate them for you. Buy on Amazon.
I’m sure you’ve read this award-winning classic many times, but mentioned it just in case you haven’t! A cute introduction to over, on, above, below, around concepts for your child. Plus there are loads of bear-hunting activities thought up by clever bloggers for you to Google and have a go at as well. Buy on Amazon.
This is such a great book for opening up conversations with older toddlers about where we live and why. Which home do they like best? Who would they most like to live with? What do they like most about their own home? Get the book here.
You don’t expect to love these books as much as your toddler, but you do. Grug is such a lovable character who is always getting up to mischief through which he teaches kids about important things like kindness, perseverance, giving your best and more. There are 30 books in the series, so if your toddler likes them, you’re good to go. Check out the book here.
This playful peekaboo book with cut-out pages is perfect for toddlers learning about shapes and patterns. Each peek reveals something new, engaging their curiosity. Check it out here.
The perfect book in our touch screen obsessed times. A simple press of a yellow ‘button’ sparks a joyous adventure through our imaginations. Toddlers will know exactly what to do with this whimsical book. Check out the book here.
Fun and interactive books that engage multiple senses—through touch, sound, or movement—are incredible tools for toddler development. These books, like Press Here and Peek-a-boo Pals, help toddlers improve their motor skills, focus, and curiosity, making reading time even more enjoyable and educational.
With these 20 fun and interactive books, reading will be a joyous, educational experience for both you and your toddler. Whether it’s classic Aussie tales or hands-on interactive stories, these books will enhance your child’s learning and foster a lifelong love of reading.
If you’re looking for board books that your toddler will enjoy, read our article about 20 best board books for toddlers here.
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