Best Children's Daily Activities Books of 2025

Celebrity dancer Allison Holker Boss and her late husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss's first picture book, Keep Dancing Through: A Boss Family Groove, is a touching celebration of family and their motto of perseverance. The Boss family's daily routine, from breakfast spills to rainy days, is a reminder of the power of dance and spreading love and kindness. The book encourages readers of all ages to dance to their own beat. The book includes a letter from the author and is beautifully illustrated by Shellene Wright. Keep Dancing Through is a heartwarming read that will inspire readers to keep dancing, no matter what.

Sesame Street's Elmo tells little girls and boys ages 1 to 3 all about how to use the potty in this sturdy lift-the-flap board book with more than 30 flaps to find and open!. P is for Potty is the perfect mix of fun and learning for potty-training toddlers—especially while they practice sitting on the potty! Sturdy flaps will hold up to hours of repeat lifting and peeking, and toddlers will delight in the surprises they find under the flaps.

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs is a #1 New York Times Best Seller and IACP Award Winner that contains over 100 kid-tested recipes and 20 desserts from America's Test Kitchen. The cookbook is perfect for middle-grade readers and teens who want to learn how to cook like a pro. The book features short testimonials from some of the 750-plus kids who were part of the test group, making the book fun and interactive. It also includes sections for new chefs, such as "Getting Started in the Kitchen" and "Conversions and Equivalents." The cookbook empowers young chefs to make their own choices in the kitchen and is building a new generation of confident cooks, engaged eaters, and curious experimenters.

Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a heartwarming story about Auggie Pullman, a boy born with a facial difference that has prevented him from attending a mainstream school. Starting fifth grade at Beecher Prep, Auggie wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid, but his classmates can't get past his extraordinary face. The novel explores the struggles of empathy, compassion, and acceptance in a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic. Wonder is a rare gem of a novel, beautifully written and populated by characters that linger in your memory and heart.

The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs is the ultimate baking guide for kids. From soft pretzels to showstopping pies, this book has it all. With over 100 sweet and savory recipes, including breakfast, breads, pizzas, cookies, and cupcakes, young chefs of all skill levels can learn to bake like pros. The step-by-step photos and tips make it easy and fun to follow along. What sets this book apart is that the recipes were tested by over 5,000 kids, ensuring that they are both accessible and delicious. This book is a must-have for any young baking enthusiast.

Daniel Tiger's Potty Time! is an interactive sound book designed for toddlers to celebrate their toilet training journey. With the help of picture icons, toddlers can press buttons to play sound effects and sing along with Daniel. The sturdy handle and board book pages are perfect for little hands to grasp and carry around. This book is part of the Early Bird Sound Books collection for babies and toddlers from Cottage Door Press. Based on the Neighborhood of Make-Believe from Mister Rogers, Daniel Tiger stories teach emotional intelligence, kindness, and human respect. Overall, this book is a great tool for parents and caregivers to help their little ones learn and have fun at the same time.

The Ninja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings 8 Book Box Set is a collection of fun and witty books geared towards children aged 3-11+. The set includes books on anger, positivity, laziness, and more, all designed to help children learn valuable life skills. The characters are relatable and easy for young readers to understand, making it an excellent resource for parents, educators, and teachers. Overall, this book set is an empowering tool that promotes a growth mindset, cultivates self-confidence, and prepares children for life's challenges.

We Poop on the Potty! is a hilarious and informative children's book that introduces the concept of potty training through whimsical illustrations. It covers how every creature, big or small, poops, including pets, animals in the wild and underwater. It even raises the question of how unicorns, dragons, and aliens poop. The book emphasizes that wherever animals may poop, humans poop on the potty. It's a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award for its production quality, educational value, and originality. We Poop on the Potty! is a must-read for parents and kids who want to laugh and learn about potty training!

An Instant New York Times Bestseller * An Instant Indie Bestseller * An Indie Next List SelectionFeeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald, will get you and your kids moving!The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen?Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness.Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh:The Bad SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couch PotatoThe Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky!The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It GetsThat’s What Dinosaurs Do