Books for 2 Year Olds

Find the best books for 2 year olds here : lots of ideas for birthday gifts or Christmas presents for two year old boys or girls ... children's books to read for fun, learning or education! 

	Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion Originally published in 1956, this reissued edition is truly a modern classic for all young children, telling the story of Harry, a white dog with black spots, who hates to take a bath. One day he gets so dirty he has black fur with white spots Where's Harry?   or  Click for more Gene Zion titles...
	Owl Babies by Martin Waddell Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone. They start to get worried and hear strange noises all night long. But when Mum returns, she has something they all want. Paperback, beautifully illustrated, 32 pages.    or  Click for more Martin Waddell titles...
	Perky the Pukeko by Michelle Osment Fast becoming a NZ classic, with bright illustrations and delightful rhyming story. Paperback with colour illustrations.   or Click for more Michelle Osment titles...
	My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes  by Lynley Dodd   Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers, by New Zealand's bestselling and internationally acclaimed children's author/illustrator.     or  Click for more Lynley Dodd titles...
	The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Gorgeously illustrated and brilliantly innovative, young children delight at the caterpillar munching through pages of the book  --- 23 pages, hardcover edition.    or  Click for more Eric Carle titles...
	Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell A modern American classic adored by NZ kids, a 32 page board book.    or Click for more Norman Bridwell titles...
	Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry  A wonderfully illustrated classic for toddlers. Hardback, 69 page edition.    or Click for more Richard Scarry titles...
	Dumbo by Disney A classic Disney "Golden Books" story loved by generations of young children. Hardcover, illustrated, 24 page edition.   or Click for more Golden Books titles...
	Old MacDonald had a Farm by Sisters Twin The classic children's song is written word-for-word so pre-readers can sing and "read" along with each page on their own. 16 page paperback + CD (12 songs).    or Click for more Sisters Twin titles...
	The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper The original, complete 37 page, colour illustrated, hardback edition of this classic story for toddlers.    or Click for more Watty Piper titles...
	A Lion in the Meadow by Margaret Mahy A wonderful, classic tale by NZ's outstanding children's story writer. Spiral bound, 32 page edition, with lovely colour illustrations by Jenny Williams.     or  Click here for more Margaret Mahy titles...
	Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen A modern classic, superbly written and illustrated, fun to read out loud. Board book, 32 page edition.    or  Click here for more Pamela Allen titles...

This list of ideas for the best Books for 2 Year Olds has been compiled independently to help parents, relatives and family friends in their search for a birthday gift or Christmas present to read to a two year old boy or girl.