Babies and Toddlers

Even before they can speak and read, babies and toddlers collect words. Reading stories helps build their language skills. Illustrations in books help babies to recognize simple objects in their world. Here’s some things to look for in books for babies and toddlers:

Books with repetition of sounds and words, books that are designed for small hands, books of nursery rhymes, lullabies, and songs, sturdy books that will stand up to being chewed, smashed, or covered in mushed banana, books with simple, uncluttered illustrations of familiar shapes, books that have interactive elements like holes for fingers, opening doors, and peek holes.


Updated April 29, 2026
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Lambton County Library Summer Reading Challenge 2026
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Baby loves the five senses. Taste!
Spiro, Ruth
Paper Book
Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. Accurate enough for experts, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the science of taste. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder....
Baby loves the five senses. Touch!
Spiro, Ruth
Paper Book
Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. Accurate enough for experts, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the science of touch. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder....
Baby loves the five senses. Smell!
Spiro, Ruth
Paper Book
From the duo behind the wildly popular Baby Loves Science series comes a spinoff perfect for little scientists discovering their own amazing powers- Baby Loves the Five Senses! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this book explores the world of smell...
Ten little trains : a counting storybook
Sobotka, Amanda
Paper Book
Count along with Ten Little Train Engines and watch as they disappear! Ten little trains on the railroad line, one chugged away and then there were...nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little trains all the way down...

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