Best Books for Babies

Updated November 1, 2023
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Global babies
Paper Book
Meet babies from around the world in this best-selling celebration of global heritage! First in the photo-illustrated Global Babies board book series. From Guatemala to Bhutan, vibrant color photographs embrace our global diversity and give glimpses into the daily life,...
B is for baby
Atinuke
Paper Book
Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank, creators of the award-winning Baby Goes to Market, pair up again for a bright and beautiful first book of words. B is for Baby. B is for Brother. B is for going to see Baba! One morning after breakfast, Baby...
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 all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? Carle's classic tale of a voracious caterpillar who eats his way through the days of the week and...
Where's Spot?
Hill, Eric
Paper Book
For more than three decades, children have been looking everywhere for Spot in this classic, first-ever lift-the-flap book. Is he in the piano? Is he under the stairs? After finding other familiar animals, there he is in his basket!  
Black white
Hoban, Tana
Paper Book
[Set burst] Ideal for tummytime! This accordion-style book, based on the author's landmark board books Black on White and White on Black, is a must-have for new babies. You can read it like a book, set it up on a flat surface and place your baby next to it, or give it to your...
Where is baby's belly button? : a lift-the-flap book
Katz, Karen.
Paper Book
Karen Katz's adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book. Where are Baby's hands? Under the bubbles! Where are baby's eyes? Under her hat! The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.
Peek-a-who?
Laden, Nina.
Paper Book
Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids More than 2 million copies sold! "The exuberant illustrations in this guessing-game board book will enchant infants and toddlers."--School Library Journal ...
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...
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...

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