Montessori busy books are one of the most practical and genuinely useful learning tools available for toddlers and preschoolers. Unlike traditional workbooks, felt busy books are entirely hands-on. Children open flaps, fasten buttons, zip zippers, sort shapes, and work through activities that build real practical life skills through direct physical engagement. There are no pencils, no worksheets, and no sitting still required.

At Oliver and Company, our busy book collection focuses on felt learning books that are beautifully made, durable, and genuinely engaging for children from around 18 months through preschool age. Here is what we carry and what makes each one worth having.

Montessori Educational Giraffe Busy Book

One of our most popular busy books and a consistent customer favorite. The giraffe theme is immediately appealing to young children, and the activities inside cover a wide range of practical life and early learning skills. Well-made, beautifully illustrated, and engaging enough to hold a toddler's attention during travel, waiting rooms, or quiet time at home.

Busy Cooking Life Felt Activity Book

A wonderful introduction to practical life skills through pretend play. Children practice the kinds of kitchen and cooking activities that Montessori education values highly — sorting, sequencing, and hands-on engagement with everyday tasks. The cooking theme connects naturally to real kitchen experiences and makes the activities feel purposeful rather than abstract.

Purple Practical Life Skills Busy Book

Practical life is one of the five core areas of the Montessori curriculum, and this book is built around it. Activities focus on the everyday skills that build independence in young children — fastening, sorting, matching, and caring for their environment. A great choice for children who are working on self-care skills and fine motor development.

Felt Dress-Up Dollhouse with Outfits and Accessories

This one bridge busy book learning with imaginative play. Children dress the figures, arrange the dollhouse, and create their own scenarios, building fine motor skills, creative thinking, and narrative language simultaneously. A beautiful open-ended option that children return to again and again.

Rabbit Educational Busy Book

A charming animal-themed busy book with a range of activities designed to build early learning skills. The rabbit theme is engaging for young children, and the variety of activities inside keeps play fresh across multiple sessions.

Handheld Busy Book — 7 Designs

A compact, portable busy book that is perfect for travel, restaurants, and on-the-go entertainment. Available in 7 designs so you can choose the theme that best suits your child. Small enough to fit in a bag but packed with enough activities to keep a toddler genuinely engaged.

Carry-Along Busy Book

Designed with portability in mind, the carry-along format makes this book easy to take anywhere. Available in blue or pink. A practical choice for parents who want a learning activity that travels well and does not require any setup or cleanup.

Backpack Busy Book

The backpack format makes this one particularly appealing to toddlers who love carrying their own things. Available in yellow, blue, or pink. A great option for children who are starting to develop a sense of ownership and independence over their belongings and their learning materials.

Montessori Wooden Baby Rattle Set with Soft Sensory Book

For younger babies who are not yet ready for activity books, this set pairs natural wooden rattles with a soft sensory book that introduces textures, colors, and simple images. A wonderful first book experience for babies from around 3 months, and a beautiful gift set for new parents.

Browse our full Montessori busy books collection at Oliver and Company and find the right learning book for where your child is right now.