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!

Rhyming books for toddlers

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 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 Barnyard Dance
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.
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Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy by Lynley Dodd Hairy Maclary from Donaldsons Dairy
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.
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Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle Little Blue Truck
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.
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Dinosaur Roar by Paul and Henrietta Stickland Dinosaur Roar: Rhyming Books for Toddlers
Through punchy rhyming verse young readers are introduced to a series of dinosaurs, comparing their differences.
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I Went Walking by Sue Williams Toddler Rhyming Books
This simple, delightful rhyme will delight preschoolers as they follow a small boy’s romp through the countryside.
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I’m a Dirty Dinosaur by Janeen Brian I'm a Dirty Dinosaur
A fun rhyming picture book about a naughty little dinosaur who loves to get dirty!
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Toddle Waddle by Julia Donaldson Toddle Waddle
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.
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One Ted Falls Out of Bed by Julia Donaldson One Ted Falls Out of Bed
When Ted falls out of bed, three tearaway mice whisk him off on an exciting adventure. Will Ted ever get back to bed?
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Amazing Airplanes (part of the Amazing Machines series) by Tony Mitton Amazing Airplanes
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.
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Peck Peck Peck by Lucy Cousins Peck Peck Peck
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.
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Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox Where is the green sheep
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!
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One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root One Duck Stuck
A one-of-a-kind counting tale that is an absolute feast of sounds and numbers!
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Rhyme Crime by Jon Burgerman Rhyme Crime: Best Rhyming Books for Toddlers
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.
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Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas Rhyming Dust Bunnies
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!
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Mr McGee and the Blackberry Jam by Pamela Allen Mr McGee and the Blackberry Jam
Mr McGee’s quest to find blackberries for his jam takes him on a rather daring adventure.
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Aliens Love Underpants by Claire Freedman Aliens Love Underpants
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.
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Take the rhyming fun even further with our list of 30 Best Rhyming Books for Kids! Or check out all of our themed picture book lists at the Best Picture Books for Kids.

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