Baby Concepts

Books to build vocabulary while learning concepts: colors, numbers, shapes, opposites, and ABCs

Updated March 28, 2025
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Big little
Patricelli, Leslie.
Paper Book
Whether you're big or little, learning about opposites has never been more fun -- or funny -- than with this winning board book. Ladies are big, but ladybugs are little. Amiably illustrated in a bright, graphic style, Leslie Patricelli's spirited board book, Big Little<...
A little book about 123s
Lionni, Leo
Paper Book
A board book about numbers for the youngest fans of Leo Lionni--inspired by his bestselling classics! Learn about the magic of numbers in this playful board book inspired by the works of legendary children's book author-illustrator Leo Lionni. With sturdy pages and engaging...
Up, down & other opposites
Kelly, Ellsworth
Paper Book
A groundbreaking set of visual opposites for the toddler set, featuring the popular art of Ellsworth Kelly Ellsworth Kelly's paintings and sculptures take center stage in this creative visual presentation of opposites. The pairings range from together/apart to vertical/horizontal,...
One, two, three dim sum : a Mandarin-English counting book
Lo, Rich
Paper Book
Children and their parents can learn to count to ten in both English and Mandarin in this fun bilingual counting book of food. This book features traditional Chinese food items paired with numbers in both English and Chinese. Illustrated by Rich Lo, you'll learn two is for chopsticks,...
ABCs of Kindness: Everyday Acts of Kindness, Inclusion, and Generosity from A to Z, Read-Aloud ABC Kindness Board Book for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Berger, Samantha.
Paper Book
Discover the many ways to make the world a kinder place, from A to Z! With action words that both teach and inspire, this 26-page board book is the perfect introduction to concepts of empathy and compassion for kids ages 2-5. A single act of kindness can lead to a...

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