Even if your child will happily snuggle up for a read-aloud some of the time, there will be days when they just want to keep it moving. Whether you have a perpetually in-motion kiddo or one who just has ants in their pants on this particular day, these children’s books for active kids will satisfy their need to be active.
Children’s Books With Activities
Littles with the wiggles will love GoNoodle: Dance Party!, an activity book designed to get the whole family up and dancing their hearts out. Or, cultivate an appreciation for music right from the start with Let's Sing Board Books, a three-volume value pack with finger puppets that are sure to get everyone giggling and singing along. They’re like a nursery rhyme and a book before bed rolled into one — a perfect way to shake the sillies out at bedtime with some movement.
Want to keep their minds active, as well as their bodies? The Let’s Play Collection offers a five-volume set of bingo and tic-tac-toe games — plus Let's Play: I Love Farm Animals, which helps 3- to 5-year-olds match animals with sounds. Sure to be a hit with anyone who can’t ride past a field full of cows without yelling, “Moo!” (So, you know, great for parents too.)
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Get Outside
There’s nothing better than fresh air, unless it’s fresh air and storytime combined. Grab one of these next few books and head to the great outdoors (or any convenient outdoor space).
Dig into Rocks, Minerals & Gems to identify rocks and crystals as exotic as star stones and cat’s eyes or as common as the granite and quartz in your backyard. Or pack a picnic — and a couple of BOB Books — and practice sounding out words as you mimic Jack and Anna’s outdoor adventures.
Sing Along With the Family
Whenever you’re having fun with your family, it’s good to take a moment and appreciate the joy of being together. Lovely Day, inspired by the lyrics of Bill Withers, reminds us how lucky we are. This beautifully illustrated book follows a brother and a sister who can always make each other smile — even when it rains or the playground is closed.
For more singalong fun featuring favorite songs, check out We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands, a bilingual adaption of the traditional spiritual, featuring stunning art by award-winning illustrator Rafael López. Or thrill the Pinkfong fans at your house with Baby Shark: Twinkle, Twinkle, You're a Star! and Bedtime for Baby Shark.
Rainy Day Reading Fun (But Make It Active)
And speaking of rain, heavy weather doesn’t need to keep your fam from physical activity. Our list includes children’s books with activities for indoor play, including BOB Books Water Workbook: Sight Words Set and I SPY Best Sellers Collection.
Or get those big feelings out with The Stompysaurus, the perfect story for children who are having trouble turning a bad day around. Stomp those feet and practice that roar — before you know it, the whole family will be laughing and looking on the bright side.
Kitchen Activities: Cooking and Baking
Everyone loves a project — especially when you can eat the results! Klutz: Kids Cooking offers easy recipes with step-by-step photo instructions. Or try recipes inspired by your kids’ favorite books and games. The Official Harry Potter Baking and Cookbook Collection teaches you how to make everything from Pumpkin Patch Pies to Hogwarts Gingerbread. Meanwhile, The Official Five Nights at Freddy's Cookbook will help your family scare up hauntingly delicious recipes like Freddy Fazbear's Pepperoni X-Press and El Chip's Fully Loaded Tortillas.
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