My toddler loves sharks and has for over a year. And real sharks, not just “Baby Shark” song and merch (though she also enjoys those). (I’ve also been using this website to identify lots of sharks: https://www.sharks.org/species)
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Shark Toys for Toddlers
- Baby Shark bath toy – this actually swims and sings in the bathtub
- Baby Shark singing puzzle – this is a chunky puzzle so it works even if your toddler is still putting everything in their mouth
- Shark stuffed animals
- Toy Sharks – my daughter carried these everywhere for weeks
Shark Books for Toddlers
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Shark – my 1-year-old’s current favorite book; it is a board book that can be sung to the tune of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and has cute illustrations.
- Goodnight Sharks – a board book some shark names with cute illustrations in a poem form
- Sharks Smithsonian book – a board book with tons of information on sharks
- So Cool! Sharks – a hardcover books with pictures of real sharks and facts inside
- My Little Golden Book About Sharks – a hardcover book with illustrations and facts about sharks
Other Shark Gifts
- Aquarium membership or tickets – to see (and maybe even touch!) real sharks
- Shark Poster – this names a lot of sharks (unfortunately for me, not all of them) and we hung it next to our alphabet posters
- Shark sticker book – realistic illustration stickers of sharks
- Shark piggy bank – this is a plush one, so it’s safe for your toddler to handle
- Shark throw blanket – great for cuddling
- Shark pajamas – great motivation to get dressed and ready for bed!
- Shark shirts – alternatively, motivation to get up and dressed for the day
- Baby Shark shirt
- Baby Shark pajamas
