Rating of the best books for children 2-3 years old in 2022

Books with colorful pictures are an integral part of everyone's childhood. Stories and fairy tales, rhymes and children's songs do not just entertain kids, they lay moral values, talk about how to behave correctly and well, and what consequences bad deeds lead to. Acquaintance with the book usually occurs when the child begins to understand the meaning and plot of short fairy tales and stories, to feel the character of the characters.

Educational literature for children helps parents most accurately and competently explain to kids the nature of things. Modern methods of transmitting information (television, the Internet) are not able to provide the knowledge necessary at this age in the form and volume that a 2-3-year-old child is able to perceive. The book in this sense is the most pure and adapted source of extremely useful information without harmful "impurities".

Another important function of the book is teaching the child correct oral speech and laying the foundation for written literacy, enriching the child's vocabulary.

What books are recommended for reading for children 2-3 years old?

By this age, the baby already knows the names of familiar objects, seasons, flowers, birds and animals. Therefore, the first books will help to expand the horizons of the child and introduce them to various life situations using the example of fairy-tale characters. It is best to have several different genres of books in your home library for comprehensive development.

The most suitable genres are the following categories of books:

• Russian folk tales;
• Poems for children's authors;
• Stories and tales of Russian writers;
• Works of foreign authors;
• Stories about nature;
• Cognitive literature.

The best books recommended for children 2-3 years old

Russian folk tales

Simple and wise, they are traditionally passed down from generation to generation. "Turnip", "Ryaba Hen", "Teremok", "Wolf and Seven Kids", "Gingerbread Man" and other well-known fairy tales are easy for kids to understand, are easily perceived by a child, develop their imagination. They talk about good and evil, encourage hard work, extol strong-willed qualities, reason and generosity, and also help develop logical thinking and the ability to analyze the plot. In addition, Russian folk tales introduce the child to classical Russian speech.

Illustrations created by well-known and beloved since childhood artists - Kochergin, Rachev, Vasnetsov, Ustinov - create a truly magical world. Simple and kind pictures well convey the style of the genre, the soulfulness of Russian fairy tales.

Set "Fox and Hare, Cat and Rooster, Wolf and Kids"

Publishing house "Rech", 2015

Books tell kids about how important it is to obey their parents, how to behave with strangers. Using the example of different characters and behavior of characters (animals and birds), fairy tales will tell about what mutual kindness and friendship are, and how important it is to cherish it and help each other.

The set includes fairy tales about the cunning Fox - "The Fox and the Jug", "The Fox and the Crane", "The Fox and the Cancer" and others. The illustrations were made by Yuri Vasnetsov. Books are large format, thick pages and fairly large and clear type. The average cost of a set is 511 rubles.

• pleasant books - deliver aesthetic pleasure;
• good print quality;
• fairy tales are simple and useful, have a deep meaning;
• design is beyond praise;
• illustrations are bright and colorful;
• Fairy tales are short, so they are great for reading to kids.

• The drawings are slightly grainy.

Set "Ruffs-babies, Dog, cat, cat and chicken, Chiki-chiki-chikalochka, Skok-jump, Magpie-white-sided"

Publishing house "Rech", 2015

This includes Russian folk songs and nursery rhymes edited by Korney Chukovsky - cheerful and funny, in a playful way they introduce kids to the world around them, and colorful illustrations bring a lot of positive emotions. Rhythmic song lines and simple rhymes are easy to remember and repeat. You can not only read these classic children's books, but also play gesture and finger games with the help of songs. The average cost of a set in soft cover is 521 rubles.

• excellent print quality;
• printing inks do not get dirty and have no smell;
• great idea for a gift for a child;
• good and heartfelt stories.

• not found.

Russian folk tales "Zaikin's hut"

Publishing house "Azbuka", 2016

Tales about animals, the characters of which embody certain human qualities. These are the cunning Fox, the simple-minded Rooster, the kind Hen-Ryaba, and other fairy-tale characters - Kot Kotofeevich, Kolobok, hares and bears, the constant heroes of Russian folk tales. Their images are vividly reflected in the illustrations by Yuri Vasnetsov, reflecting the atmosphere of a folk tale. Several generations of readers love and appreciate Vasnetsov's characters.

The book is tightly sewn, it has a hard cover, convenient format and thick pages. The average cost is 329 rubles.

• collection of the most popular fairy tales;
• classic illustrations;
• pleasant and convenient text format;
• perfect value for money;
• in the collection there are not only famous, but also rare tales.

• illustrations are shaded.

Russian folk tales "Terem-Teremok"

Makhaon Publishing House, 2016

Reprinted collection of Russian folk tales, the main characters of which are animals. Their characters are perfectly embodied in the illustrations of Evgeny Rachev, who created amazing images of fairy-tale animals - the cunning Fox, the cheerful Joker Hare, the lazy but mischievous village Cat. Fairy tales are designed for the youngest readers.

The reissue is beautifully and efficiently designed, the book is stitched, it has bright white pages, a clear font, high quality illustrations: the pictures are clear, bright and fresh. The average cost of the collection is 644 rubles.

• excellent paper quality;
• convenient format;
• excellent quality illustrations;
• bright and attractive cover;
• at the beginning of each fairy tale there are beautiful letters in the traditional style.

• not detected.

Books with poetry

Another must-have genre of children's literature. Books with poems for children must be in the home library. Short quatrains, long poems, fairy tales in verse are liked by kids with their simple rhymes.More than one generation has grown up reading the works of such famous authors as Barto, Chukovsky, Marshak, Mikhalkov, Zakhoder, Demyanov, Blaginin and other poets.

Simple verses with an interesting plot introduce the child to such a genre as poetry, teach the child to memorize small quatrains, memorize rhymed tales by heart.

Most of the children's poems are accompanied by "canonical" illustrations by famous and beloved artists from childhood: Marshak's fairy tales are illustrated by the works of Lebedev, Chukovsky's poems by artists Suteev, Vasnetsov and Konashevich, illustrations for Barto's poems were created by Chizhikov and Valk. Some publications contain illustrations by contemporary artists (Antonenkov, Pavlova, Kirdiy, Karamelkin) that convey the character of the characters no less vividly.

"Samuil Marshak: Favorite poems and fairy tales"

Malysh Publishing House, 2016

The collection includes most of the famous poetic tales, poems and stories of the writer: "Poodle", "Luggage", "Giant", "Mustache-striped" and other works. The classic, kind drawings of the artist Lebedev's work have earned the love of more than one generation of young readers.

The format of the book is small, it is convenient to carry it with you for a walk or take it on a trip. The font is large, which is great for children learning to read on their own. The average cost of a book is 160 rubles.

• a tightly bound book with thick pages;
• no smell of paint;
• well-chosen poems;
• fairy tales are not only fascinating, but also informative;
• beautiful illustrations, which are recognizable to both people and animals.

• pictures are a bit dark.

"Mikhalkov, Tolstoy, Marshak: Poems and fairy tales in the drawings of V. Lebedev"

Malysh Publishing House, 2017

In this edition, a large role is given to the classic illustrations of the artist Lebedev, whose drawings accompany each fairy tale. The book includes the most popular and recognized works for young readers: a cycle of poems by Marshak ("Colorful Book"), the fairy tale "Elephant" by the writer Kipling (translated by Chukovsky), the fairy tale "Three Bears" by Tolstoy, as well as works by Mikhalkov, Marshak and Mayakovsky.

The book is suitable for reading not only for kids, but also for older kids - it contains both very simple and short fairy tales, as well as more complex works. The average price of the collection is 755 rubles.

• the poems are fascinating, well perceived by ear;
• wonderful illustrations: large, clear and understandable;
• good print quality;
• realistic image of animals.

• there are errors in the text.

Korney Chukovsky: Tales of Chukovsky in pictures by Vladimir Suteev

Malysh Publishing House, 2015

The most popular, most famous and most beloved fairy tales of the classic of children's literature Korney Chukovsky: "Moydodyr", "Cockroach", "Crocodile", "Telephone", "Fedorino Grief" and "Aibolit". Cozy, kind, filled with meaning, they teach the simplest and most important things, teach them to take care of themselves and loved ones.

All fairy tales in this book are illustrated with fabulous and realistic drawings by the artist Suteev - the images of characters he created have become "canonical". Everyone loves and knows him Aibolit, Moidodyr, animals and birds, and it is difficult to imagine another image of the characters loved since childhood. They are still loved, and the kids of the new generation are happy to look at the pictures.

There are six fairy tales in the collection, the book is distinguished by high quality printing, large, well-read type, large illustrations. The average cost of a book is 571 rubles.

• excellent edition with favorite fairy tales;
• stunning illustrations by Suteev, kind, realistic, reflecting the beauty of the world;
• the characters of the drawings charge with positive and joy;
• high quality paper, thick enough, does not deteriorate from frequent turning.

• high price.

"Elena Blaginina: Difficult Poems"

Publishing house "Rech", 2015

Kind, positive and funny poems with interesting stories in which kids will see themselves, their desires, dreams, experiences and joys. The poems are simple, filled with love for the world around them, they teach children to respect and appreciate it, to be able to find joy and miracles in it.

A fabulous mood is created by radiant and bright illustrations by the artist Maria Uspenskaya. Together with warm and sonorous poems, they give bright emotions to both kids and adults. The average price of a book is 163 rubles.

• light, interesting and funny poems;
• wonderful, fabulous illustrations;
• warm and good-natured book, creates comfort;
• the rhyme is clear to the smallest readers;
• high quality publication;
• affordable cost.

• the verses are slightly outdated;
• some of the illustrations are blurry.

Stories and tales of Russian authors

The most popular works in this category are Suteev's stories, illustrated by the author. Cute and touching fairy tales with bright and cheerful pictures will certainly please any kid.

“V. Suteev. Three kittens"

Malysh Publishing House, 2017

This flip book, which tells about the funny adventures of three kittens, will teach kids to count to three, recognize and remember the colors of kittens. The plot is kind, simple, the children will certainly like little curious kittens, with which fascinating and funny stories happen.

The book is generously illustrated with bright pictures, the pages are dense, laminated. The average cost of a book is 95 rubles.

• simple plot, easy perception;
• the story allows you to replenish the vocabulary of the child;
• cute kittens are very popular with little readers;
• good quality folding book;
• convenient format, you can take with you on the road;
• the price matches the quality.

• not detected.

"AT. Suteev. A bag of apples"

AST Publishing House, 2015

A very popular fairy tale, the plot of which is rather twisted, in comparison with simpler stories. The heroes of the fairy tale will show the kids an example of kindness and generosity, so the book plays an educational role.

In addition, this is not a simple fairy tale - in the book it is supplemented with methodological questions and assignments for the text. In the process of reading a fairy tale, the child looks at the pictures, and then he is asked to cope with interesting tasks. Questions and tasks help develop attention, logical thinking, give counting, writing and drawing skills. The average cost of a book is 110 rubles.

• suitable for both home reading and kindergarten classes;
• excellent illustrations;
• instructive and kind story;
• quality paper, thick pages;
• large font.

• not found.

"Tales and pictures of V. Suteev"

AST Publishing House, 2015

A collection of the most famous and popular fairy tales of the writer and artist (as well as screenwriter and director) Vladimir Suteev. In addition to the famous fairy tales, the collection includes a cycle of stories "100 Pictures" and "Seasons".

The book is sure to please both the very young reader and the older child. Suteev's kind and instructive tales are easy to understand, they are filled with humor, but at the same time, their plots are instructive and develop logical thinking. Each fairy tale is filled with colorful and realistic illustrations. The average cost of the collection is 951 rubles.

• beautifully designed edition;
• suitable for both home library and as a gift;
• convenient format;
• colorful cover, rich colors of drawings;
• high quality printing;
• stories and fairy tales are arranged from simple to more complex.

• misprints occur.

Works by foreign authors

To expand the horizons of the child in the home library should be the works of not only Russian but also foreign writers. Such books, due to their unusualness, will not only bring the necessary variety, but also replenish the child's vocabulary, develop interest in other countries and cultures.

D. Donaldson "Snail and Whale"

Publishing house "Machines of Creation", 2018

This amazing work is the winner of the world competition in the nomination "The best book with illustrations". A small but meaningful story about a little snail who wanted to go on a journey, and a big whale who helped her in this. About how a weak snail can save the life of a strong whale. The book teaches that there is a huge fascinating world around us, and in order to see it, you need to get out of the shell house.The fact that you don’t have to be shy or afraid to ask for help, that even being “small and weak” you can save someone strong and big.

The tale is written in poetic form and is accompanied by large, well-drawn illustrations. The average cost of a book is 330 rubles.

• the illustrations are well detailed;
• wonderful book, with meaning;
• replenishes the child's vocabulary;
• convenient book format;
• well-read, pleasant text.

• not detected.

"The Gruffalo"

Publishing house "Machines of Creation", 2018

A funny and witty fairy tale-horror story in poetic form, which tells about the cunning Mouse, who, escaping from a fox, a snake and an owl, invented a monster named Gruffalo - a great lover to dine with a fox, snake or owl. The predators are scared, and the Mouse knows that no Gruffalo exists, but is it really so? This hilarious and instructive tale of resourcefulness is illustrated with detailed, hilarious drawings. History teaches kids not to be afraid of fictional monsters. The average cost of a book is 344 rubles.

• high quality printing;
• the fairy tale is simple, written with humor;
• excellent translation;
• the test is easy to remember;
• wonderful, vibrant illustrations.

• too short and too simple a fairy tale.

Stories about animals and nature

At the age of 2-3 years, kids need to be introduced to the natural world, to the animals, birds and insects living in it, to talk about the world of flora, natural phenomena. The works of Tolstoy, Ushinsky, Charushin, Bianki, Prishvin will help children get to know plants and animals, teach them to love and respect nature, and show how big, diverse and wonderful the world is.

"Konstantin Ushinsky: Stories"

Publishing house "Nigma", 2013

Collection of stories about animals, telling about their way of life, habits, character. The stories are written in a simple, child-friendly language, easy to read and understand. The book is illustrated with kind and expressive drawings by the artist Repkin. The collection also includes the fairy tales "Eagle", "Complaints of a Bunny", "Lisa Patrikeevna" and many others. The average price of a book is 109 rubles.

• sincere, warm pictures;
• high quality paper;
• clear font;
• educational stories;
• The book is suitable for the first acquaintance with nature.

• not detected.

"Evgeny Charushin: My first zoology"

Publishing house "Children's time", 2016

The purpose of the book is more educational than entertaining. The cycle of stories "In the forest", "In our yard", "Animals of hot and cold countries" gives kids simple knowledge about the various animals of our planet, their appearance, their habitats. The child gradually learns to distinguish animals, learns about their habits, learns to respect and appreciate representatives of the fauna.

The stories are not like the dry narration of a school textbook - Charushin's book is simple and cheerful, well understood by a child. The average cost of a book is 390 rubles.

• famous and favorite works;
• bright, high-quality illustrations;
• high quality printing.

• some stories may seem cruel to kids.

Special Education Literature

This category includes books that teach kids to count, write and read, as well as literature that develops creativity, including educational coloring books. At the age of two or three years, kids are happy to draw and sculpt from plasticine, so it is important to direct their curiosity in the right direction. Educational books can be purchased at any stationery store or toy store.

Olga Zemtsova. Gramoteika. Intellectual development of children 2-3 years old "

Makhaon Publishing House, 2016

The book includes many exciting tasks, including classes for the development of speech, thinking, memory and attention. Also, this includes tasks for the development of hand coordination and fine motor skills, which can subsequently simplify the process of learning to write. Tasks will also introduce kids to letters, numbers and numbers.

With this book, children will be able to develop their abilities, learn about the world around them from a new side. The tasks are presented in a playful way and are accompanied by beautiful illustrations, so it will be interesting and fun for the kid to study this book. The average cost of a book is 171 rubles.

• working with a book brings a lot of pleasure to children;
• interesting, interesting and informative tasks;
• high-quality design, clear and bright pictures.

• monotony;
• graphic tasks are difficult for kids under three years old.

How to choose the best book for your baby?

The most important criterion, of course, will be the baby's preferences: what genre he likes the most - poetry, fairy tales or stories, how long works are most acceptable.

In addition, there are several conditions and signs of a good book that can serve as selection criteria:

Illustrations. An important component of children's books, because kids learn to perceive what they read in conjunction with what they see, in other words, the picture should explain or complement the text. In addition, pictures help develop attention, give an idea of ​​color, shades, shapes, and the world around us, so it is important that the color image be as natural as possible. In addition, high-quality illustrations cause aesthetic pleasure.

Conciseness. Since at 2-3 years old a child cannot listen for a long time, stories, fairy tales, poems for children are usually quite short. The child gradually gets used to more complex plots and long tests.

Classic. In the variety of children's literature offered, it is easy to get confused and lost. Therefore, it is worth relying on popular, well-known and loved by many generations of classical writers, whose works are familiar to parents since childhood. Such a home library can always be replenished with other books by Russian and foreign authors.

It is very important to accustom a child to good literature: it helps develop fantasy and imagination, gradually introduces him to the world around him, gives an idea of ​​​​what he has not yet seen. In addition, the behavior of the characters in children's books teaches the child to behave in society, the laws of life and society. And joint reading is that way of communication with a child that has no equal in importance.