Babies Need Words Every Day

Wonderful reads for babies on important topics from the Association for Library Services to Children updated booklist.

Updated December 21, 2024
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Bath time physics
Esbaum, Jill
Paper Book
Splish, splash! Prepare to experience the forces of physics at work. It's time for Baby's bath . . . Ooh! We made a waterfall . . . Invite your tubby-time friends to join in. Even Einstein started somewhere, so who's to say your little...
City baby
Elmquist, Laurie
Paper Book
Key Selling Points Mother and child explore the bustling city in this poetic board book The story is activity-oriented, giving suggestions for the reader about how to enjoy time in the city. Features a mom and baby who are Asian, and city dwellers of a host of...
Curls
Forman, Ruth
Paper Book
A joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls and the beauty of their curls. Me Morning Mirror Smile Shine big hair love This simple, playful, and beautiful board book stars four...
Grandma and me
Weatherford, Carole Boston
Paper Book
A celebration of family love from the 2025-2026 Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford! This beautiful rhyming board book is filled with all the sweet reasons why Grandma's love is so special! With simple rhyming text, a young child reflects on the many reasons they love...
Me and the family tree
Weatherford, Carole Boston
Paper Book
A celebration of family roots from award-winning children's author and 2025-2026 Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford! I've got my brother's ears And my sister's big bright eyes. I've got my grandpa's hands Though mine are a smaller size. As a...
You are getting sleepy
Alexander, Lori
Paper Book
Lull your little one to sleep with this adorable bedtime board book, about a wide-awake baby who does not want to go to sleep! Tick-tock, peek at the clock. It's time to sleep, sweet baby. First a bath to soak...relax. Are you getting sleepy?<...

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