Best Books for Babies

Updated November 2, 2023
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Primeras 100 palabras = First 100 words
Paper Book
Celebrate 25 years of Priddy Books! Inspiring a love of learning in over 200 million babies, toddlers, and young children. Your baby will love this Spanish-English bilingual board book edition of Roger Priddy's bestselling picture book, First 100 Words. This...
I am a baby
Allen, Kathryn Madeline
Paper Book
"I am a baby, this is my crib, this is my high chair, this is my bib." Photos of happy babies and words that encourage make this an irresistible read-aloud for every child and family. From the author of the critically acclaimed A Kiss Means I Love You and Show Me Happy...
B is for baby
Atinuke
Paper Book
B is for Baby. B is for Brother. B is for going to see Baba! Baby's brother is getting ready to take a basket of bananas all the way to Baba's bungalow in the next village. He will have to go along the bumpy road, past the baobab trees, birds and butterflies, and all the way over the bridge. What he...
Moo, baa, la la la!
Boynton, Sandra.
Paper Book
This raucous story about animals and the sounds they make, including three pigs who say "LA LA LA!" is a read-aloud favorite. Sandra Boynton's wildly popular, Moo, Baa, La La La!, features her lively and spirited text that introduces readers to animals and the noises they...
The very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric.
Paper Book
THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER * The all-time classic picture book starring the world's favorite caterpillar! Generations of children have grown up on this beautifully dramatized story of a caterpillar who eats his way to becoming a butterfly. "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly...
Where's Spot?
Hill, Eric
Paper Book
Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.
Black white
Hoban, Tana
Paper Book
Share this book with the baby in your life. It's never too early to read together! From the eminent photographer and acclaimed book creator Tana Hoban, this bestselling large format board book features thirty-four bold black-and-white high-contrast images to engage babies and very young...
Leo can swim
McQuinn, Anna
Paper Book
Leo, Lola's little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure at the pool.   Leo loves the water! Leo and Daddy go to swim class where they kick, bounce, splash around, and dive like little fish. Joining other babies and their caretakers in the pool is a...
Say hello like this!
Murphy, Mary
Paper Book
The creator of a Kiss Like This offers an exuberant concept book about the irresistible sounds that animals make. The perfect baby gift! Different kinds of animals say hello in their own way. And who better than Mary Murphy to introduce their voices to the...
A book of sleep
Na, Il Sung.
Paper Book
When the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep . . . except for the watchful owl! With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect “book of sleep.” Join the...
Nighty-night
Patricelli, Leslie
Paper Book
Nighty-night, Baby! The cheekily charming tot goes through a typical nightly routine in a humorous bedtime book. Dinner is finished, the sun is setting, and Baby is getting ready for bed, sneaking in a naked dance before bath time. Then it's on to tooth cleaning, hair brushing,...
Hello, animals
Prasadam, Smriti.
Paper Book
A charming introduction to ten of baby's best-loved animals, featuring high contrast black-and-white illustrations. A glittering burst of colored foil brings a vivid splash of color to every page. With first words to join in with, this stunning book will captivate sparkly little babies everywhere...

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