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The Best Musical Rhymes Book

Last updated on September 14, 2021
Best Musical Rhymes Book

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Our Picks For The Top Musical Rhymes Books

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  Top Pick

VTech 5-Button Musical Rhymes Book

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VTech

5-Button Musical Rhymes Book

This is an educational baby book designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years old. It features vibrant pictures, age-appropriate learning strategies, music modes and familiar nursery rhymes. Spend quality time with your children with this fun tool.

Overall Take

Little Ones Love ThisThis educational baby book is a great vehicle for teaching and bonding.

  Runner Up

CoComelon Plush Musical Rhymes Book

CoComelon

Plush Musical Rhymes Book

CoComelon fans will love this plush book. It features five CoComelon classic nursery rhymes. Use this toy before bed, during playtime or whenever you and your child are in the mood for some singing and laughter.

Overall Take

Sing AlongSpend quality time with your kids no matter where the day takes you with this fun, plush book.

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DITTY BIRD Music To Dance To Musical Rhymes Book

DITTY BIRD

Music To Dance To Musical Rhymes Book

This interactive musical song book fosters language development and gets kids to sing along as Ditty Bird performs favorite melodies. This well-designed book is also strong enough to stand up to tough toddlers, and you can pass it down to younger kids as they grow.

Overall Take

Foot-Tapping, Danceable TunesFoster language development and fun with this interactive book.

  Strong Contender

Fisher-Price Storybook Rhymes Musical Book

Fisher-Price

Storybook Rhymes Musical Book

This musical toy book features the familiar Puppy & Sis Laugh & Learn pals and has light-up buttons that play six nursery rhymes and also teach numbers, words and more. Babies and toddlers have a lot to learn from this colorful, easy-to-carry book.

Overall Take

Puts Smiles on FacesChildren will love to learn with this musical toy book.

  Also Great

PEIPEI’S BOOKS Bao Bao Bilingual Musical Rhymes Book

PEIPEI'S BOOKS

Bao Bao Bilingual Musical Rhymes Book

Bao Bao's musical nursery rhymes book plays high-quality audio in English, Mandarin and PinYin and is interactive and well-made. It's worth considering teaching your baby two languages at such a young age.

Overall Take

Adorable Animal funYou can help your baby learn two languages at once with this musical nursery rhymes book.

Buying Guide

Musical rhyme books help facilitate sensory development and language skills in young children. They are great for teaching sounds, words, letters, numbers and more.

Look for books that that have simple pictures and bright colors, familiar songs, friendly characters and soft, clear and comforting voices. Books made from vinyl or soft cloth are especially nice, because little fingers love to grab at things as they use all their senses to explore books and toys.

Toddlers might prefer board books, which are heavier and made from plastic or wood. As your child grows beyond the toddler years, look for books that incorporate more interactive elements like buttons, plus more complex songs.

Most kids also love animals, so you can’t go wrong with a musical rhymes book that has friendly furry faces. Allow your kids to keep their favorite books with them, as they can become comforting, familiar items. They may spend more time playing with the books than reading them, but it’s a good start.

What to Look For

  • Seek out calming musical books for bedtime. Too much sensory stimulation before bed can make it hard for children to fall asleep.
  • Music is a known stress reliever for both children and adults.
  • Spend time reading these books with your children, but also allow them time to explore the books on their own. This can help them develop a number of skills.

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