Books for Babies

Book recommendations for even the youngest of book lovers

Updated September 3, 2024
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Hello, baby animals : a high-contrast book.
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Paper Book
What's going on, zebra? Quack quack, baby duck. Hola, baby owl! When babies are first born, they can't distinguish between colors the same way that older babies can. But studies show that babies can see high-contrast black-and-white shapes and patterns from the very first days of life, and...
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...
Leo loves baby time.
McQuinn, Anna
Paper Book
Fans of the book-loving Lola from the Lola Reads series can now join her little brother Leo on his very own day-to-day activities and adventures. Leo loves to go to Baby Time with his mommy on Wednesdays. They sing songs. They play peekaboo. They wiggle and clap and kick...
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...
My first signs /
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Paper Book
ASL edition. Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching sign language to children from as young as seven months we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. This first signing guide for hearing and deaf children contains...
From head to toe.
Carle, Eric, 1929-
Paper Book
From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling creator of beloved books including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes From Head to Toe, a colorful and energetic book that will have young readers clapping their hands, stomping their feet, and wiggling their toes! ...
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...
Each peach pear plum.
Ahlberg, Janet
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION * Put your seek-and-find skills to the test in this classic board book that mimics the game of "I Spy," from the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Jolly Postman. In this book With...
Clip-clop /
Smee, Nicola.
Paper Book
Every child adores getting twirled and tossed by Mommy and Daddy. Again! Again, they squeal. That's the rapturous joy Nicola Smee captures, in simple rhythmic text and charming pictures. One after the other, a group of barnyard friends climb aboard Mr. Horse for a ride. Faster,...
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...
Ten tiny tickles /
Katz, Karen.
Paper Book
How many tickles does baby need to start the day? Cuddle and laugh with this count & read book!
Say hello!
Davick, Linda
Paper Book
Howdy! Hi! Hello! This friendly and fun picture book celebrates the greatness of greetings. Say HELLO! It's lots of fun. And here are ways it can be done. With a hug. With a shake. With a curtsy. With a cake. With a whisper....

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