The "Personal Shelf" Page consists of Picture Books and Toddler Board Books that I believe are a great fit for storytimes and overall great reads for kids!
NOTE: This list is meant for storytimes between the ages of 1-5 years old. If they are more suitable for a specific age, they will go within that section.
Toddler Board Books Picture Books
Picture Books
NOTE: Some of these recommended age ranges for the picture books are ages 2 and above, but I find that the littles that come to my Storytimes are delighted when I read these stories.
For the books listed below, the age range is more a reflection of the length of the book rather than content.
How Do I Put It On? By Shigeo Watanabe
This adorable picture book follows a bear
getting ready for the day as he puts on his hat, shoes, and more in the wrong place! Great for the "Body Parts" themed storytime.
ISBN: 978-0399207617
Original Publishing Date: October 31, 1980
Recommended Reading Age: 1-6 years old
Old MacDonald Had a Truck by Steve Goetz
Just like the nursery rhyme "Old MacDonald Had a Farm", this book follows the same pattern as the original but with trucks!
Kids can learn about all the different types of trucks, as well as some great illustrations to go along with the trucks. Great for the "Trucks" themed storytime.
ISBN: 978-1452132600
Original Publishing Date: March 1, 2016
Recommended Reading Age: 1-3 years old
Clifford the Small Red Puppy by Norman Bridwell
This picture book is the origin story for how the famous dog, CLifford, got so big!
This book is great for babies who like dogs and Clifford. Any Clifford book is a great resource for "Puppies" themed storytime.
ISBN: 978-0590442947
Original Publishing Date: December 1, 1985
Recommended Reading Age: 1-4 years old
Do Pigs Have Stripes? by Melanie Walsh
Following a scheme of question then answer, this comical picture book introduces kids to animals they might not have seen before.
Zebras, leopards, cheetahs, and more all with unique attributes associated with them. Great for the "Zoo Animals" themed storytime.
ISBN: 978-0395739761
Original Publishing Date: January 1, 1996
Recommended Reading Age: 2-7 years old
Red House Tree House Little Bitty Brown Mouse by Jane Godwin
Follows a brown mouse as he ventures through the story.
Fun, interactive book that teaches kids about colors, shapes, and more. Great for "Color" and "Counting" themed storytimes.
ISBN: 978-0525553816
Original Publishing Date: August 27, 2019
Recommended Reading Age: 1-3 years old
Where's My Mummy by Carolyn Crimi
The story follows a young mummy who is trying to find their mommy, that is, their Mummy!
Great for a "Monsters" theme storytime, espceially around Halloween.
ISBN: 978-0763643379
Original Publishing Date: July 28, 2009
Recommended Reading Age: 1-6 years old
Lola Gets a Cat by Anna McQuinn
The story follows Lola, a young girl who begs her parents to get her a cat.
Lola first has to find out more about what it means to take care of a pet and the responsibilities that entails.
Great picture book for the "Pets" themed storytime.
ISBN: 978-1580898454
Original Publishing Date: May 5, 2018
Recommended Reading Age: 2-5 years old
I Stink! by Jim McMullan
A garbage trcuk is making his nightly rounds around town and tells us all about the dirty,nasty things it eats!
What we might think is gross, the garbage truck loves. Great for the "Trucks" themed storytime.
ISBN: 978-0064438360
Original Publishing Date: August 22, 2006
Recommended Reading Age: 2-6 years old