by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

We Asked: What’s Your Go-to Book to Gift Big Kids? Authors, editors, booksellers, journalists, illustrators, and parents share their favorite titles to give for holiday and birthday gifts.

We spoke with child-development experts—along with parents and other caregivers on our staff—to identify memorable and engaging gifts for 2-year-olds. We also offer more gift ideas for kids here.

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