Picture Books with Matching Toys – Educational Gifts For Kids

Giving children books as gifts is one of my favorite things to do but for some kids, it’s less than exciting, and that defeats the purpose. I am trying to highlight how amazing books and reading are but instead, it can look like work, or frustration, or just sorta boring for some kids. Something I have been doing (and if you know me in real life you know I LOVE themed anything), is to combine that book with something to cuddle, something to connect with from the book to entice reading or just deepen that connection to the book and hopefully books in general. If you want to see one example of how to play with some of these toys, then check out our Brown Bear, Brown Bear color matching game! 

I have put together this list in hopes that it helps you give books as gifts, therefore spreading the love of reading far and wide.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Plush
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pull Toy
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Magnetic Puzzle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Backpack

 

 

Ada Twist Scientist

 

Ada Twist Scientist book
Ada Twist Scientist doll 

 

Pete The Cat

 

Pete The Cat Books
Magnetic Dress-Up Pete The Cat 
Pete The Cat Plush
Pete The Cat Blocks 

 

Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site

 

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Ball 
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Divided Plate
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Plush 

The Day The Crayons Quit

The Day The Crayons Quit
The Day The Crayons Came Home
The Day The Crayons Quit Finger Puppets

 

 

 

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Plush Bear 
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Magnets
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Block Puzzle 
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Color Matching Game