Best Books for Babies

Updated November 2, 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 ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER * The all-time classic picture book starring the world's favorite caterpillar! Generations of children have grown up on this beautifully dramatized story of a caterpillar who eats his way to becoming a butterfly. "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly...
Tip tip dig dig
Garcia, Emma
Paper Book
A parade of colorful construction vehicles doing their work means plenty of joyful noise! From the crane that lifts, lifts, lifts to the bulldozer that push, push-pushes, to the steamroller that rolls, rolls, rolls, every machine here makes it own special sound. And the surprise ending,...
Where's Spot?
Hill, Eric
Paper Book
The first-ever lift-the-flap book! With hide-and-seek fun on every page, this interactive classic has had children across the globe searching for everyone's favorite pup, who's gone on to sell over 65 million copies worldwide! "Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood."...
Peekaboo morning
Isadora, Rachel.
Paper Book
Join a sweet toddler for some morning fun perfect for sharing with babies, in this playful book byCaldecott Honor winning author Rachel Isadora, author of I Just Want to Say Good Night and I Hear a Pickle. A toddler plays a game of peekaboo, and you're invited to...
Where is baby's belly button? : a lift-the-flap book
Katz, Karen.
Paper Book
This 25th anniversary novelty edition of the multi-million-copy bestselling board book features a freshly redesigned cover and die-cut flaps! Where are baby's hands? Under the bubbles! Where are baby's eyes? Under her hat!
Hello, day!
Lobel, Anita.
Paper Book
What will baby's first word be Hello Sun Dog Cat Cow Owl Spend a day in the country with Anita Lobel's friendly animals. Meow. Woof. Moo! Whoo! Baby will be talking in no time!
Say hello like this!
Murphy, Mary
Paper Book
The creator of a Kiss Like This offers an exuberant concept book about the irresistible sounds that animals make. The perfect baby gift! Different kinds of animals say hello in their own way. And who better than Mary Murphy to introduce their voices to the...

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