15 Best Toddler Rhyming Books

Rhyming books are so much fun to read aloud and this list of our pick of the best toddler rhyming books includes a wealth of rich language and fun play with words and sounds, and these titles are also sure to invite lots of engaging giggles!

15 Best Toddler Rhyming Books

As with all of the lists in our Best Books for Kids collection, each title in this list of toddler rhyming books links to an Amazon and/or Book Depository page (these are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no cost to you) where you can find more information and reviews for titles you might not be personally familiar with. 

Barnyard Dance! by Sandra Boynton So many of Sandra Boynton’s books feature wonderfully engaging rhymes for young children and Barnyard Dance! is sure to get their toes tapping as they join a series of fun farmyard animals in the dance. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy by Lynley Dodd The very fabulous Hairy Maclary and Friends series has been very popular with all of the toddlers and preschoolers in my life. Hairy and his five fabulous doggy friends enjoy all manner of riotous adventures shared in wonderful rhyme. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle A muddy country road is no match for Blue, the little pick up -that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Dinosaur Roar by Paul and Henrietta Stickland Through punchy rhyming verse young readers are introduced to a series of dinosaurs, comparing their differences. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

I Went Walking by Sue Williams This simple, delightful rhyme will delight preschoolers as they follow a small boy’s romp through the countryside. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

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I’m a Dirty Dinosaur by Janeen Brian A fun rhyming picture book about a naughty little dinosaur who loves to get dirty! Available: The Book Depository

Toddle Waddle by Julia Donaldson A wobbly toddler takes a walk at the beach seeing (and hearing) buzzing bees, bicycle bells and a whole beachful of noisy fun along the way. Fun play with words and sounds. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

One Ted Falls Out of Bed by Julia Donaldson When Ted falls out of bed, three tearaway mice whisk him off on an exciting adventure. Will Ted ever get back to bed? Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Amazing Airplanes (part of the Amazing Machines series) by Tony Mitton From airplanes to fire engines, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series introduces all sorts of vehicles (and the jobs each can do) through bright, engaging artwork and simple, rhyming text. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Peck Peck Peck by Lucy Cousins Little Woodpecker has learnt how to peck and – yippee! He peck, peck, pecks his little heart out – he pecks the hat and then the mat, the tennis racket AND the jacket… LOOK at all the holes he has made! A fun and creative rhyming story. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

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Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox There are red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but where is the green sheep? A fun rhyming woolly scavenger hunt! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root A one-of-a-kind counting tale that is an absolute feast of sounds and numbers! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Rhyme Crime by Jon Burgerman Once upon a time, a thief committed a crime. Everything he stole was replaced with a RHYME! Hammy’s brand new hat was swapped for a cat! Arney’s comfy chair was switched for a bear! A fun book filled with the silliest of rhymes and wordplay. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas These dust bunnies love to rhyme…well, except for Bob. Much to the other bunnies’ frustration, Bob can never get the rhythm right! Or maybe he’s not trying to! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Mr McGee and the Blackberry Jam by Pamela Allen Mr McGee’s quest to find blackberries for his jam takes him on a rather daring adventure. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Aliens Love Underpants by Claire Freedman Zany, silly fun about aliens who raid earth for underwear, this is one rhyming story that is sure to make your toddler laugh out loud. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Take the rhyming fun even further with our list of 30 Best Rhyming Books for Kids! Or check out all of our themed booklists at the Best Books for Kids.

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