Books for Babies

Book recommendations for even the youngest of book lovers

Updated September 3, 2024
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Dear Zoo.
Campbell, Rod, 1945-
Paper Book
Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favorite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first published in 1982. Young readers love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent--a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant! But...
Ten little fingers and ten little toes /
Fox, Mem, 1946-
Paper Book
From two of the most gifted picture-book creators of our time, here is a celebration of baby fingers, baby toes, and the joy they--and the babies they belong to--bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world! This is a gorgeously simple picture book for very young children, and...
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--now available in an oversized lap edition! Sandra Boynton's wildly popular Moo, Baa, La La La! features her lively and spirited text...
From head to toe.
Carle, Eric, 1929-
Paper Book
What does an elephant do? It stomps its foot. Can you? From the creator of such beloved classics as The Grouchy Ladybug and The Mixed-Up Chameleon comes this interactive story that invites kids to imitate animal movements. Watching giraffes bend their necks or monkeys wave their arms is fun, but...
Each peach pear plum.
Ahlberg, Janet
Paper Book
Each Peach Pear Plum - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with...
The babies on the bus.
Katz, Karen.
Paper Book
This irresistible picture book by the popular author ofThe Colors of Us, Counting Kisses,andWhere Is Baby's Belly Button? will steal your heart. The babies on the bus sing LA-LA-LA! LA-LA-LA! LA-LA-LA!...
The color monster.
Llenas, Anna, 1977-
Paper Book
Unpack feelings using color with this bestselling character who helps young readers identify emotions and feel more in control.   One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad...

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