Toddler Book Basket: God Made Everything

Written By Rachel Murphy

I’ve put this book basket together to spark your little one's wonder as we explore the world around us. In those early toddler years, every moo, roar, and chirp is a chance to point them back to the Creator who thought of it all. These high-quality living books are my favorite way to slow down and marvel at God's handiwork together during our morning snuggles.

This collection pairs perfectly with our August Monthly Menu, which focuses on the truth that God Made Everything. While the menu offers low-prep activities like building square barns and going on color hunts, these stories provide beautiful imagery to anchor those truths in your child’s heart. I hope these pages help you and your tiny disciple start your school year with hearts full of wonder.

  • Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric Carle — One of our family favorites for talking about animals! In addition to naming each animal and color, I always end up asking my little, “What does a cat say?” Cue the loud “MEOW MEOW!” This one pairs perfectly with Polar Bear, Polar Bear for animal sounds.

  • Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Eric Carle — If Brown Bear teaches us to see, this one teaches us to listen. Roars, trumpets, snorts — the fun sound effects are irresistible, and it’s the perfect opportunity to remind little ones that God gave every animal its voice.

  • Noah and the Very Big Boat by Tim Thornborough — This whole series is my favorite! The onomatopoeia and sound effects make it so easy to be animated when reading aloud. Add some movement actions and you’ve got a storytime full of giggles and truth. I picked this one for August’s basket because it’s filled with animals and animal sounds, but it also echoes God’s character — His faithfulness to keep promises, His purity, His power.

  • On the Farm by Davenport and Roberts — Babies are captivated by the bold black-and-white patterns. It encourages visual tracking and works beautifully to keep them engaged during tummy time.

  • All The Colors That I See by B&H Kids — Since each month of Monthly Menus focuses on a different color, this book feels like a perfect fit! It connects every hue in God’s creation to His beauty and creativity. It’s a wonderful addition to your library that goes beyond most color books for this age, helping little ones see that every color points back to the Creator of all things.

  • Hello, Farm! Indestructibles Book — If you haven’t witnessed the showdown between a baby and an Indestructibles book, you’re in for a treat. These books can handle it all: drool, chewing, tearing, even getting crumpled at the bottom of my diaper bag. Truly indestructible! I love this one for its farm animal focus since animals naturally capture the attention (and animal sounds capture the giggles) of little ones.

  • Old MacDonald Had A Farm: Indestructibles Book — Ditto to everything I said about the Indestructibles series; these books can survive anything! I especially love this one as a companion to our August Monthly Menus theme since “Old MacDonald” is one of our focus songs that month. It’s the perfect way to bring music, rhythm, and animal sounds to life during reading time.

  • Hello Hello Shapes by Brendan Wenzel — Since Monthly Menus highlights a new shape each month, this book fits right in! Wenzel’s creativity shines as he showcases a diverse array of animals through familiar shapes. It’s a playful, visually rich way to build your toddler’s shape and animal vocabulary. plus, the whimsical creatures will keep little eyes glued to every page.

  • God Cares For Me by Kristen Wetherell — The rhyming truths paired with the charming illustrations make this a book we grab again and again. It’s written for little ones under four, but honestly, the message lands for readers of any age. It’s a tender reminder that the God who made us also loves and cares for us deeply.

  • Our Little Library: Volumes 1 & 2by Tabitha Paige — My friend added this set to her baby shower registry and I was immediately floored by how beautiful they are! My husband jokingly calls them “sad beige baby” books, but I say they’re the loveliest way to introduce little ones to animals (and other first words) through stunning watercolor art. They’re simple, peaceful, and proof that you can surround even your baby’s bookshelf with beauty.

  • Little Rabbits’ First Word Book by Alan Baker — This one feels so nostalgic for me! It follows Little Rabbit through pages of first words. Each time we turn a page, I love pausing to remind my little one, “God made that!” It’s a sweet, simple way to weave truth into early vocabulary learning.

  • God Chose Me! Celebrating Who God Made Me to Be by Lexa Hale — I enjoy the easy rhymes in this board book and that it praises God for making each child unique. This book appropriately balances appreciating who God made us to be with keeping the focus on God, not on self love.

Why Books Like These Matter

Reading with toddlers isn’t just about the words on the page. It’s about slowing down, connecting, and letting them hear your voice speak truth over them. Every time you name an animal, point to a color, or make a silly sound, you’re helping them practice delight — the kind of delight God Himself takes in His creation.

If you enjoy this topic and want to explore deeper ways to teach your 0–3 year old about God’s character, check out our Monthly Menus theme for August: God made everything. It’s full of age-appropriate activities, prayers, and tools for weaving faith naturally into everyday life when you have little ones in tow.



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Rachel Murphy
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