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Best Books for Babies and Toddlers: April Edition
Jesus rose, appeared, walked with His disciples, and sent them out to share the good news as they are going. Toddlers are intimately familiar with being on the move. They want to walk, climb, push, pull, and explore what is next. I put this book basket together to help you rehearse the beautiful truth that following Jesus is the best way.
This book list pairs perfectly with our April Monthly Menu. As you build ramp races and point out cars and trucks on your neighborhood walks, these stories will help you weave gospel truth into your everyday play. I pray these moments of reading about going and following will help your family rejoice in the truth that God has good plans for us.
What Are Feet For? by Abby Wedgeworth — This book series is so well done, and this board book is no exception. The author thoughtfully connects real-life toddler experiences to God’s truth about forgiveness and grace.
Near by Sally Lloyd Jones — Wherever we go, God is with us. There is no place too far or too deep or too high that we could escape His love.
Found by Sally Lloyd Jones — Echoing the truths from Psalm 23, this beautifully illustrated book reminds us that we are His sheep and that He is our trustworthy Shepherd.
The Man Who Would Not Be Quiet by Steph Williams — A beautiful story about a blind man who does not give up hope and will not stop talking about his new life in Jesus!
The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep by Hannah Harrison — My favorite book of 2026, so far! This is a sweet retelling of the lost sheep parable. It tugs at the heartstrings and reminds us that we are all lost but found by our loving God.
The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross by Carl Laferton — The board book edition is a beautiful journey through the entire storyline of the Bible. It brilliantly connects the Garden of Eden, the temple curtain, and the empty tomb to show how Jesus made a way for us to be with God again.
God Returns for Me by Kristin Weatherell— Coming in August 2026! I’ve already pre-ordered because I highly recommend the rest of her series!
God Changes Me by Kristin Weatherell — Also coming August 2026! And ditto on the pre-order :)
Things That Go: Indestructibles — There is an Indestructibles book for almost every Monthly Menus theme, and this one fits our April transportation focus perfectly.
The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village by Francis Chan — A wonderful parable about a tractor and a village of people. It teaches children that we operate best when we rely on our Maker's power instead of our own strength.
Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle — A toddler class that celebrates kindness, friendship, and helping others on the road as we go.
The Easter Fix by Steph Williams — Toddlers intimately know the frustration of a broken favorite toy. This engaging book uses that feeling to illustrate how Jesus came to fix our broken world and restore our relationship with God.
Want a simple, intentional way to use these books all month long without doing hours of lesson prep?
That's exactly what Monthly Menus was designed for. Each month's curriculum fits in a menu sleeve and is ready to guide your conversations, songs, prayers, and playtime.
👉 Grab the APRIL Monthly Menu here
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