Best Books for Babies

Updated November 1, 2023
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I am a baby.
Allen, Kathryn Madeline.
"I am a baby, this is my crib, this is my high chair, this is my bib." Photos of happy babies and words that encourage make this an irresistible read-aloud for every child and family. From the author of the critically acclaimed A Kiss Means I Love You and Show Me Happy...
B is for baby.
Atinuke,
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
This raucous story about animals and the sounds they make, including three pigs who say "LA LA LA!" is a read-aloud favorite--now available in an oversized lap edition! Sandra Boynton's wildly popular Moo, Baa, La La La! features her lively and spirited text...
The very hungry caterpillar.
Carle, Eric, 1929-
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...
First 100 words.
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Roger Priddy's Big Board First 100 Words offers simple, everyday words for infants and toddlers to develop their vocabulary, in a larger format than typical board books. Featuring 100 beautiful color photographs in a size perfect for lap reading, this tough board book...
Where's Spot?
Hill, Eric, 1927-
With its bold blue cover, this board book edition of Eric Hill's classic story featuring everyone's favorite puppy is just as iconic as the first lift-the-flap edition.   "Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood." --Parents magazine
Peekaboo morning.
Isadora, Rachel.
A toddler plays a game of peekaboo, and you're invited to play too. First there's Mommy to find, with Daddy not far behind. Then Puppy comes peeking around the corner, and a favorite toy train brings the toddler to Grandma and Grandpa. Isadora's brilliant, joyful pastel illustrations capture the...
Where is baby's bellybutton?
Katz, Karen.
Where are Baby's hands? Under the bubbles! Where are baby's eyes? Under her hat! Karen Katz's adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book.The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.
Peek-a-who?
Laden, Nina
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 ...
Hello, day! /
Lobel, Anita
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, 1961-
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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