Want to boost your toddler’s language skills and love for reading? In this episode of the Talk It Out Podcast, Carly and Katie dive into their favorite books for toddlers, explaining how specific types of books can support language development, spark curiosity, and keep little ones engaged.

Tune in for practical tips on choosing books that match your child’s interests, books about daily routines, rhyming stories, nonfiction, and interactive styles that encourage back-and-forth exchanges.

Special Resources:

• Free Toddler Book List: Download Wee Talkers’ free toddler book list, full of book recommendations tailored to support language development: WeeTalkers.com/books-download.


• The Songs+Stories membership is an intentional, slow-paced video series for toddlers, designed to support early literacy skills. Find out more at weetalkers.com/songsandstories


• Reading with busy toddlers

Books Mentioned in this Episode: 

• Brown Bear Brown Bear What do you see 


• Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed


• Richard Scarry’s Busy Town


• Cycle City 


• Today


• Wheels on the Bus by Jane Cabrera


• Dig!


• Maisy series 


• Leo/Lola series 


• Henry Helps

Books are a powerful tool for language development and bonding with your toddler. Hit play to hear Carly and Katie’s top picks and tips!