Children's reading lists

The best books for one-year-olds

They’re never too young to be introduced to the wonderful world of books! But where to start?

A picture of several books for one-year-olds on a bright pink background
Image: Alex Francis/Penguin

From soothing bedtime tales and touch-and-feel playtime books to beautiful gifts, we’ve hand-picked the best of the bunch for one-year-olds. 

Early learning books

Books for playtime

Bedtime books

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