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<...
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,...
Opposites
Carle, Eric.
Paper Book
What's the opposite of ordinary? Eric Carle's Opposites! Unfold the full-page flaps to explore opposites with the art of Eric Carle. Short and tall, big and little, over and under!
ABCs of kindness
Berger, Samantha
Paper Book
From A to Z, this ABC book for kids shows young children how they can make the world a kinder place. Through vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page board book will encourage kids 2-5 to be their best selves wherever they go. Showcasing a diverse cast of...
Cookie truck : a sugar cookie shapes book
Wright, Caroline
Paper Book
Learn each shape and how to bake with this cookie-and-truck-themed shapes board book that features a kid-friendly recipe! Baking cookies together is a special treat that makes learning each shape especially sweet! Little bakers and vehicle lovers everywhere will...

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