Cocomelon

TV-Y. Netflix. Out now.

White baby JJ and a diverse cast of friends have small adventures and sing songs in this cartoon that teaches basic concepts like letters, numbers, and animal sounds. Love it or hate it, this show entrances many young readers.

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The Babies on the Bus by Karen Katz. Henry Holt. 2011.
PreS–Busy babies with a diverse palette of skin tones take over the bus in this rendition of the familiar nursery song. With bright colors, simple concepts, and plenty of energy, this and other books by Katz will entertain your youngest readers.

The Bear Went Over the Mountain by Jane Cabrera. Holiday House. 2020.
PreS–This colorful, gentle picture book and others by Cabrera amplify and add to familiar nursery rhymes while encouraging adults and children to read and sing together.

Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, illus. by Kadir Nelson. S. & S. 2001.
PreS–Experience a day in the life of an energetic Black toddler in this rhythmic, richly illustrated picture book. Simple, repetitive text implores baby to behave while going through daily routines, encouraging adults to talk with young children about their day.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Annie Kubler. Child’s Play. 2005
PreS–Board books by Annie Kubler present songs and nursery rhymes with illustrations featuring bobble-headed, diverse toddlers. Families eager to practice the songs heard on the show or introduce other nursery rhymes can’t go wrong with this title or any of Kubler’s books.