Books to read for a 2 year + old
When choosing books for a 2-year-old, it’s important to focus on stories that are engaging, colorful, and interactive, as this age group is developing language skills and a sense of curiosity about the world. Here are some excellent options to consider:
Indian Books
Wordless Books
By Priya Kuriyan
Published by Tulika Books
Ammachi has lost her glasses and is going about her day doing the best she can but everything that can go wrong does! But who’s taken her glasses? A wordless book which will entertain your little ones endlessly.
Snip
By Canato Jimo
Published By Pratham Publications
Avi and Toto are home alone and while working on a craft, the pair of scissors evokes her to try something else. She snips off her hair in a moment of inspiration. And Toto follows suit. Now the siblings realise they are in for trouble. What follows is their attempts to cover up. What will mama and papa say when they get home?!
By Joelle Jolivet
Published by Tara Books
Journey through the scenes of a beach both at day and night. The bustle of activity through the day gives way to the quiet calm of the night. This never ending book can be coloured in, sat inside to pore over the beautiful illustrations and more.
Beginner Books
By Ashok Rajagopalan
Published by Tulika Books
Gajapati is a friendly and adorable temple elephant who is much loved. But when gajapati catches a cold, a lot of hilarity ensues. Written in rhythmic text this makes for a wonderful read aloud for the young ones to enjoy. A must have in every bookshelf.
The Red Raincoat
By Kiran Kasturia
Published by Pratham Publications
Manu has got a new red raincoat which he is very excited about. But the wait for rain turns out to be endless. Will Manu get to put his new raincoat to good use? This is a book which is very relatable to the young ones.
By Anthara Mohan
Published by Tulika Books
This delightful picture book is the perfect introduction to numbers for little ones. It’s not just about counting—it’s an adventure in every sense! Each child arrives in a different mode of transport—bikes, cars, vans, and more—making counting a blast as we explored the colorful illustrations together.
Nanammal and Kamalathal series
By Menaka Raman
Published by Pratham Books
This wonderful series of books is about two friends, complete opposites of each other but with a shared love for travel. Follow along as they travel across the country and each time via a different mode of transport.
What did you see?
By Nandini Nayar
Published by Tulika Books
After a school trip to the zoo, Meera’s mom is excited to know more about Meera’s visit to the zoo and the animals she has seen. But Meera hasn't seen any! But how and why? Perfectly hilarious for the young readers.
By Chitra Soundar
Published by Karadi Tales
Farmer Falgu has loaded his cart with vegetables and lots of eggs and is off to the market on his bullock cart. Indian roads, bullock carts, unruly ducks, a truck, pigs and goats play havoc on the way leading to all his eggs cracking and the vegetables crushing. Does farmer Falgu have anything to sell? What is he to do? But clever farmer Falgu has a splendid idea to turn things around and all's well that ends well.
Hello Sun!
By Rajiv Eipe
Published by Pratham Publications
Say Hello the sun, the littlest beings to the big ones to everything that makes this world. An exploration of wonder and magic of everyday life. Stunning illustrations which spark joy.
Listen to Appa
By Asha Nehemiah
Published by Ekalavya
Kala and Appa are going to Paati’s house and Kala has been given only one instruction- Listen to Appa. Kala does exactly what Appa tells her to do, but nothing seems to have gone right! A hilarious tale for the young readers.
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