Best Books for Babies

Updated November 1, 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
Told and illustrated by Sandra Boynton with charm and pizzazz, Boo! Baa, La La La! is a captivating Halloween story, and a long-lost cousin of her classic Moo, Baa, La La La! Follow the gentle cow as she ventures out into the moonlit night, trying to discover...
The very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric.
Paper Book
THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER * The all-time classic starring the world's favorite caterpillar! This beautiful, sturdy board book is a perfect gift for new babies, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings! "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative."--The New York Times...
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
Karen Katz's adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book. Where are Baby's hands? Under the bubbles! Where are baby's eyes? Under her hat! The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.
Peek-a-who?
Laden, Nina.
Paper Book
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 ...
Leo can swim
McQuinn, Anna
Paper Book
Leo, Lola's little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure at the pool.   Leo loves the water! Leo and Daddy go to swim class where they kick, bounce, splash around, and dive like little fish. Joining other babies and their caretakers in the pool is a...
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...
A book of sleep
Na, Il Sung.
Paper Book
When the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep . . . except for the watchful owl! With a spare, soothing text and beautifully rich and textured illustrations of a starry night, this is the perfect “book of sleep.” Join the...
Touch your nose!
Pixton, Amy.
Paper Book
Wiggle your toes, kick your feet, and touch your nose in this sweet book that is indestructible. Teach little readers about their bodies in this high-color high-contrast book with black and white patterns and bold colors that help baby focus in their early stages....

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