12 best books for 1 year old girls

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Now You Are One!

Give a birthday book instead of a birthday card! Under the cover flap, write a personal note about this special day. Adorable illustrations and a read-aloud story will be a favorite with toddlers.

• Embellished cover includes lift-a-flap for personalization
• Includes envelope and seal
• Trade your greeting card for a board book keepsake!

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Join Scout and Violet as they explore new vocabulary in this LeapFrog Online Exclusive Scout and Violet 100 Words Book. Explore the colorful pages and touch each picture to hear them say toddler-appropriate words along with exciting facts and sound effects. Immerse your child in bilingual play by sliding the language switch to hear the words, songs and instructions in Spanish. Touch the pictures to hear silly sound effects in Fun Sounds mode or press the light-up star button to hear two learning songs. Discover new vocabulary with Scout and Violet! Intended for ages 18+ months. Requires 2 AA batteries. Batteries included for demo purposes only. New batteries recommended for regular use.

• Meet Scout and violet who will introduce more than 100 age-appropriate words chosen by learning experts
• Word categories include: pets, animals, food, mealtime, colors, activities, opposites, outside and more
• Touching the words on the pages plays the words, sound effects and fun facts; hear the Learning Friends theme song and My Favorite Word by pressing the light-up star button
• Words, songs and instructions can be heard in both English and Spanish for a full bilingual experience
• Intended for ages 18+ months; requires 2 AA batteries; batteries included for demo purposes only; new batteries recommended for regular use. Product dimensions: 9.4" Wide x 9.4" Height x 1.9" Depth

User questions & answers

Question:	One review complained that this needs to connect to a computer, however I do not see that in the description. Can this be clarified... batteries only
Answer:	The crystals do not need light to grow so you could place them inside a cabinet if that is easier. If you choose this method, you may want to leave them an extra couple days. (we leave ours for 30 days resulting in 1 1/2"-2" points)
Question:	Is this too young for a 2.5 year old
Answer:	If you have additional powder, you should be able to grow an additional crystal reusing the seed rock.
Question:	Does this require a computer download of any kind
Answer:	Our Crystals can be handled once they are grown. We do recommend washing hands after contact. For more information please contact us directly at [email protected]
Question:	Is this appropriate for a 1 year old
Answer:	Left undisturbed, you should see crystals begin to form within a day or two and full growth between 7-21 days depending on location and temperature.

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Explore 12 Categories

In this brightly colored book, the Learning Friends teach more than 100 age-appropriate words chosen by learning experts in 12 categories that include pets, animals, food, mealtime, colors, activities, opposites, outside, vehicles, clothes, the body and fruit.

Play Modes

Explore the book through three different play modes. Hear the words read aloud, exciting sound effects associated with each word or fun facts.

Bilingual Play

Flip the switch to learn new words including colors, objects and animals in both English and Spanish.

Light-Up Star

The light-up star button adds music to the learning excitement.

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The perfect bedtime story for your little one!

Your little one will discover a number of animals, animal baby names, animal body parts, and animal sounds. With charming illustrations to match children are able to visualize how animals would kiss their loved ones good night. They might even notice the similarities between animals and humans.

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Bedtime Songs 11-Button Song Book

Toddlers and preschoolers can sing along with the>vintage feel, this book is sure to delight while teaching an appreciation for both music and together time. Perfect for little ones (and their grown-ups) to sing along as part of a nightly bedtime routine. Bedtime Songs is sure to be a family favorite.

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What should dolly wear for a beach trip, a dance recital, or a snowy day? Move her from page to page in this crinkling, lift-the-flap, dress-up activity book to find the perfect outfit for any occasion. Melissa & Doug K's Kids cloth books are durably constructed to last through story time, playtime, and the washing machine, too. This babies’ book includes simple text that is easy to read aloud and encourages conversation and observation. The What Should I Wear Soft Activity Book is an ideal gift for kids ages newborn to 3 years. Add a Melissa & Doug Pretty Purse Fill and Spill Toddler Toy to round out the hands-on, screen-free play experience. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.

Brand Story

By Melissa & Doug

From the Manufacturer

From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.



Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!

• EDUCATIONAL SOFT ACTIVITY BOOK: The Melissa & Doug What Should I Wear Soft Activity Book is an animal-inspired educational lift-the-flap book for babies. The book features a removable dress-up doll, 6 delightful scenes, crinkling pages, and flaps to flip at every turn.
• MACHINE WASHABLE: Our cloth books for babies are machine washable which makes cleanup simple and convenient.
• FUN TO READ ALOUD: This babies’ book includes simple text that is easy to read aloud and encourages conversation and observation.
• GREAT GIFT FOR AGES NEWBORN to 3 YEARS: The Melissa & Doug What Should I Wear Soft Activity Baby Book is an ideal gift for kids ages 1 month to 3 years. Add a Melissa & Doug Pretty Purse Fill and Spill Toddler Toy to round out the hands-on, screen-free play experience.
• “THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY”: For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”
• 100% HAPPINESS GUARANTEE: We design every toy to the highest quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we’ll make it right. Our phone number is on every product!

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i get a name put on the cover of what should i wear? it was personalized for my granddaughter and i find no option for that
Answer:	I don't think so
Question:	Can a 3.5 yr old with good fine motor skills do this by herself in her car seat? Don't want her to be frustrated and asking for my help
Answer:	I would think she would not have any problems once the options are explained to her. I purchased this for my two year old granddaughter, and she plays with it with very little adult guidance.
Question:	Does the book come inside a plastic protector bag
Answer:	I do not recall that it did come in a bag, but it did arrive in excellent condition. Anything I have ever ordered from Melissa & Doug has arrived in excellent contition. My granddaughter just loves this interactive book!
Question:	What Materials and Fabrics are used
Answer:	Hi! This adorable book is primarily polyester and is durable, and easy to clean: Polyester fibers, polyurethane foam, plastic film. Cleaning instructions: cold wash / line dry / no bleach / no dryer. Get ready for a good read!

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Tools for Learning

Experts say the best toys are those that encourage interaction. Our toys are designed to inspire engagement and connection with your child. Many even include enrichment ideas right on the packaging. Because kids who can imagine the possibilities become grown-ups who can make their dreams a reality!

Choosing the Best Toys

The American Academy of Pediatrics is serious about play, even urging doctors to prescribe it! Their advice: Limit screen time, make time for unstructured play, and choose toys that inspire imagination.

Melissa & Doug is here to help you fill that prescription for healthy hands-on play!

Our Promise

The Melissa & Doug signature on every product is our commitment to the highest standards.

Our Story

Melissa and Doug are real people (and parents of six) who are passionate about the power of play!

Our Mission

To ignite imagination and wonder so children discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.

Our Toys

Made with quality and care, our toys inspire a world of discovery and hands-on learning.

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Hands On Interaction

Hands on interaction with 10 Play-a-Sound buttons engage young readers, holds their attention, and encourages learning through play.

Your Child's First Steps to Reading

Your little one can press 10 buttons to hear Minnie read each page out loud. Connecting printed and spoken words will help build their vocabulary, and pressing the Play-a-Sound buttons will work on their matching and comparing and motor skills.

Disney Classics Come to Life

The incredible characters of Disney have been entertaining children and their parents for almost a century, and the amazing creations come alive with the help of the Play-a-Sound module.

Me Readers and First Smart Pads with 8-Book Library

With the Me Reader your little one can select which of their 8 included books they want to read, and press the color and shape coded buttons to hear it read out loud.

The My First Smart pad is a double sided tablet that allows your little one to go through their included 8-book set and complete over 100 interactive activities.

Sound and Song Books

Sound and song books offer a hands on interactive experience for young readers. The multi sensory reading adventure stimulates their imagination, while pressing the sound buttons helps with their matching, comparing, and motor skills.

My First Library Book Blocks

Twelve Just-My-Size tiny board books come packaged in a fantastic case! Your little one will love carrying the case and taking out/putting back their books while developing a love for reading and early motor skills.

Look and Find Activity Books

Search for hidden objects in wonderfully illustrated scenes! Whether your little one is a Disney Princess or a PAW Patrol pup, PI Kids has the perfect Look and Find for you!

Look and Find are available as hardcover books and My First Look and Find are available as board books.

Phoenix International Publications, Inc.

At Phoenix International Publications, Inc., we are committed to crafting engaging, educational, and entertaining books for young readers to encourage a lifelong love of story time.

Together with licensing partners Disney, Nickelodeon, Sesame Workshop, Eric Carle, among others, and our own collection of family favorite original authors and illustrators, we’ve worked to interlace beloved characters with charming illustrations, activities, sounds, and songs for over three decades. Our stories, and eye for digital advancement, provide a unique interactive reading experience that will delight any child and inspire a lifelong love of reading for the whole family.

Our sound books, picture books, board books, apps, and activity and song books are available at all booksellers and online retailers. Our PI Kids brand is recognized worldwide and our books have been translated into more than 35 languages.

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What Can You Be?

From astronaut to zoologist and everything in between, you really can be anything you want to be. Follow along through the alphabet to discover some of the amazing things that any girl can be when she grows up. The world is full of possibilities!

J is for Judge - She makes decisions in court to promote justice and fairness.

N is for Neurosurgeon - She performs surgery to help our brains work.

X is for X-Ray Technician - She takes pictures of broken bones to help us heal.

Empowers Young Children

Inspires the Next Generation

Teaches Young Children Their ABCs

Encourages Mindful Concepts

Kids Can Dream Big and Do Anything!

Engaging Illustrations

Kid-friendly Definitions

Additional Activities Kids Can Do In The Back of the Book

• 😃 PEEK-A-BOO FLAP, MIRROR, SOUNDS, TOUCH & FEEL: Developed by experts in the US. Our handmade cloth books have a stimulating feature on every page. Bright colors for your baby’s attention. Perfect for newborns to toddlers. It gives your child or grandchild endless hours of fun!
• 🤓 EDUCATIONAL TOY FOR LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT & BONDING: Reading the rhymes & stories of this book gives you a chance to bond with your baby. At the same time, it is an educational toy. A wonderful way to stimulate language and sensory skills. It’s never too early to start reading to a child.
• 💕 DURABLE, SAFE & MACHINE WASHABLE: Our cloth books are designed to outlast even the roughest toddler! Handcrafted from soft polyester, this soft book is absolutely non-toxic and safe for your infant. The stitching is strong for extra durability. The handle makes it easy to attach to a stroller or car seat. And it holds up in the wash.
• 🎁 PERFECT GIFT FOR BOYS & GIRLS: Packed in a luxury gift box, ‘Just like… the animals’ is a great present for a baby shower or birthday. Once children have a love for reading, it is a lifetime gift. When it comes to quality, we don’t compromise!
• 🍀 YOUR SATISFACTION IS TOP PRIORITY: Customers say, ‘Perfect first book, my son loves the plush puppet on the cover!’ | ‘More interactive than the other soft books we have’. If you experience any issue, reach out through Amazon and we’ll make it right. Buy now with NO RISK, your child deserves the best.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work for everyone
Answer:	It will work for a boy and girl.
Question:	Where is the info on how to access the E-book
Answer:	Dear Sir, Madam, The e-Book will be sent to you within a few days after purchase of the cloth book.Thank you and best regards, Monica Johnson ToBeReadyForLife
Question:	is this made in America
Answer:	Dear Joanne,Thank you for your interest in our product. Our cloth book is designed in the USA and made in China.Best regards,Monica
Question:	From what material is this book made
Answer:	Hi, thanks for your question. We have chosen material that is absolutely safe for your baby and very easy to clean. Our Cloth Books are handcrafted from soft polyester. The stitching is strong for extra durability. All the best, Monica, ToBeReadyForLife