Best Christian Books for Toddlers & Little Ones

The early years are full of wonder. Board books, first Bibles, and simple prayers help the littlest ones hear that Jesus loves them.

“Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”Mark 10:14

Some of the most widely read Christian books for toddlers & little ones are The Christmas Star by Marcus Pfister, Prayer for a Child by Rachel Field, Noah's Ark by Peter Spier. GospelShelf lists 262 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.

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Noah's Ark

Peter Spier, Marcia Williams

Evangelical

Widely published (13 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Turtleback Books)

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Jesus Loves Me

Anna Bartlett Warner, Nancy Carter

Evangelical

Widely published (8 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.)

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Zingers

David Lynn, Kathy Lynn

Evangelical

Widely published (2 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Zondervan)

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Noah's Ark

Barbara Shook Hazen, Diane Muldrow

Evangelical

Widely published (6 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Golden Inspirational)

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Easter!

Deborah L. Saathoff, Deborah Saathoff

LCMSLutheran

Widely published (2 editions); carried by Concordia Publishing House

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Hermie

Max Lucado

Evangelical

Widely published (5 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Thomas Nelson)

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Deck the Halls

Liza Woodruff, Public Domain

Evangelical

Widely published (3 editions); Non-denominational publisher (HarperFestival)

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The Christmas Story

Deborah Chancellor, DK Publishing

All Christians

Widely published (3 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Tyndale House Publishers)

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Moses

Holli Conger

BaptistEvangelical

Widely published (2 editions); Baptist publisher (B&H Kids)

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VeggieTales

Laura Neutzling

BaptistEvangelical

Widely published (2 editions); Baptist publisher (B&H Publishing Group)

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The Armor of God

Dandi Daley Mackall, Jenny B. Harris

Evangelical

Widely published (2 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Standard Publishing Company)

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At Your Baptism

Carrie Steenwyk

Evangelical

Widely published (1 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers)

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Our New Baby

Catherine Mackenzie

ReformedEvangelical

Widely published (1 editions); Reformed publisher (Christian Focus)

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Noah's Ark

Barbour Publishing

Evangelical

Widely published (1 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Barbour Pub.)

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Noah's Ark

Zondervan Publishing Company

Evangelical

Widely published (1 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Zonderkidz)

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Where Is Moses

Concordia Publishing House.

LCMSLutheran

Widely published (1 editions); Lutheran publisher (Concordia Publishing House)

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What Do You Eat?

Sally Lloyd-Jones, Rick Brown

All Christians

Widely published (1 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Zondervan Publishing Company)

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Paul Says

Peg Augustine, Daphna Flegal

All Christians

Widely published (1 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Abingdon Press)

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A Baby for Sarah

Carol Wehrheim

Evangelical

Widely published (1 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Pilgrim Press, The/United Church Press)

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My Pajama Bible

Andrew Stephen Holmes, Andy Holmes

All Christians

Widely published (2 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Tyndale House Publishers)

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Dear God

Stephanie Longfoot, M. Rogers

Evangelical

Widely published (2 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Brimax Books)

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When Can I?

Thomas Sanders

BaptistEvangelical

Widely published (1 editions); Baptist publisher (B&H Publishing Group)

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Questions People Ask

What Christian Book Helps with Toddlers & Little Ones?

Some of the most widely read Christian books for toddlers & little ones are The Christmas Star by Marcus Pfister, Prayer for a Child by Rachel Field, Noah's Ark by Peter Spier. GospelShelf lists 262 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.

Are There Toddlers & Little Ones Books for My Church Tradition?

Yes. Titles here come from these traditions: Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Pentecostal, Non-denominational. Use the tradition filter or the lists below. Tags are assigned by publisher.

What Does the Bible Say About This?

Mark 10:14: "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God." (KJV). The early years are full of wonder. Board books, first Bibles, and simple prayers help the littlest ones hear that Jesus loves them.

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