It probably won\u2019t come as a shock that one of my favorite things to give at baby showers is a stack of my favorite board books.<\/p>\n
Whether you are looking for a baby shower gift or something to grow your own baby\u2019s library, I hope this book list of classics and newer board books (all of which I couldn\u2019t stop reading with my babies) will help you! <\/p>\n
no no 9780451480637 Llama Llama Red Pajama<\/i> by Anna Dewdney <\/p>\n
Llama Llama has just gone to bed when he realizes he needs a drink \u2014 and his mama. When Mama Llama tells him to wait a minute, he throws a fit because he tires of waiting. This touching, hilarious book is wonderful for those little ones who have a bit of separation anxiety after being put to bed. <\/p>\n
9781536220117 Where\u2019s the Polar Bear? <\/i> by Nosy Crow, illustrated by Ingela P Arrhenius <\/p>\n
Lift-the-flap books are terrific until they get ripped to shreds. Where\u2019s the Polar Bear?<\/i> saves the day with soft, shape-filled flaps. They\u2019re easy for tiny hands to lift (and treat a little rough) without ruining the book.<\/p>\n
9780756634681 Baby Touch and Feel: Animals <\/i> by DK <\/p>\n
This lovely baby book is chock full of adorable animals ready to have their bellies and backs rubbed. Get those little hands moving and brains working by identifying the animals and their noises!<\/p>\n
9780763679316 Hair <\/i> by Leslie Patricelli <\/p>\n
Hair entrances Baby \u2014 until it’s Baby\u2019s turn to get a haircut. Is it scary? Will it hurt? This comical book is perfect for little readers, especially if they have an upcoming visit with the barber. <\/p>\n
9780399247453 The Very Hungry Caterpillar <\/i> by Eric Carle <\/p>\n
You can\u2019t go wrong with a baby book that has been around for 50 years and is still cherished by readers. This classic follows a caterpillar as he eats all sorts of food to prepare for his transformation into a beautiful butterfly.<\/p>\n
9780670013258 The Snowy Day <\/i> by Ezra Jack Keats <\/p>\n
Little Peter invites us along as he experiences the first snow day of the year. His wonderment about everything you can do with snow makes this book charming. I especially love the ending when he brings a snowball indoors to save for later, and then it mysteriously disappears!<\/p>\n
9781536208221 100 First Words <\/i> by Nosy Crow, illustrated by Edward Underwood <\/p>\n
This stylish board book will help your little one learn 100 words for essential objects and animals. With colorful illustrations and flaps to lift, it will become a storytime favorite for your baby or toddler.<\/p>\n
9781984829856 Littles: And How They Grow <\/i> by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by AG Ford <\/p>\n
Babies grow faster than we expect, and this book celebrates the things that encompass a baby’s earliest days. And not to mention, the babies in this book are utterly adorable!<\/p>\n
9780525554226 Love Makes a Family <\/i> by Sophie Beer <\/p>\n
This simple book focuses on what is important in a family \u2014 a helping hand, a kiss before bed, and spending time with one another. If you are looking for a book filled with inclusivity and love, this is perfect!<\/p>\n
9780375866180 A Book of Sleep <\/i> by Il Sung Na <\/p>\n
Watch with the owl as he scopes out the other forest animals hunkering down for the night, each with a unique routine. It\u2019s an excellent book to get your baby settled down for bedtime!<\/p>\n
9781524766368 Hello, World! My Body <\/i> by Jill McDonald <\/p>\n
Talking about toes, fingers, noses, and more is a favorite pastime for all my children. It\u2019s even more fun when we have a book like this one to go along with it! These cheerful, simple pictures will keep your baby engaged from start to finish.<\/p>\n
9780525420286 Look, Look! <\/i> by Peter Linenthal <\/p>\n
This is an excellent book to give a brand new baby. Look, Look!<\/i> is loaded with black, white, and red color combinations for those brand new baby eyes. They\u2019ll love the high-contrast designs and bright pops of color.<\/p>\n
9781536201666 B is for Baby<\/i> by Atinuke, illustrated by Angela Brooksbank <\/p>\n
Baby\u2019s big brother has an adventure ahead that baby doesn\u2019t want to miss. Vibrant illustrations of Africa show big brother with a busy day filled with \u201cB\u201d sounds \u2014 bananas, bikes, birds, butterflies, and bumpy roads. These colorful pictures full of first words will keep your baby\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n
9781536212792 Little Baby\u2019s Playtime: A Finger Wiggle Book <\/i> by Sally Symes, illustrated by Nick Sharratt <\/p>\n
This baby board book is jam-packed with non-stop fun and interaction. Get those baby legs moving as you poke your fingers through the die-cut holes and join him for his busy day. <\/p>\n
9780375843969 Have you Ever Tickled a Tiger? <\/i> by Betsy E. Snyder <\/p>\n
Instead of pets and farm animals, Have You Ever Tickled a Tiger?<\/i> allows your baby to touch and feel exotic animals! Touching an octopus’s tentacle or a tiger\u2019s smooth tummy is amusing for little hands.<\/p>\n
9780763699413 Love <\/i> by Emma Dodd <\/p>\n
Love surrounds a little bunny and her parent as they spend an adventure-filled day in the meadow. This delightful board book celebrates the undeniable love a parent has for their child. <\/p>\n
9781680106954 Hello, You! <\/i> by Amelia Hepworth, illustrated by Cani Chen <\/p>\n
Decked out in bold black and white from cover to cover, Hello, You! Will grasp your baby\u2019s eyes from the get-go. In these eye-catching illustrations, babies will see familiar characters like mommy, daddy, and animals.<\/p>\n
9780593122235 Shake My Sillies Out <\/i> by Raffi, illustrated by Maple Lam <\/p>\n
If you have a squirmy reader, Shake My Sillies Out<\/i> is all about movement. Get up with your baby or toddler and imitate the motions in this delightful rhyming sing-along book.<\/p>\n
9780375868481 Where Do Diggers Sleep At Night? <\/i> by Brianna Caplan Sayres, illustrated by Christian Slade <\/p>\n
Calling all toddlers who love transportation and construction! This modern classic is for you. Snuggle up with your little one and find out where the hard-working machines sleep after a long day. <\/p>\n
9781536211481 Paper Peek: Colors <\/i> by Chihiro Takeuchi <\/p>\n
Colors and numbers are the first concepts we teach babies, and what better way to do that than with a wonderful board book filled with cut-out shapes, energetic colors, and patterns? Engage with your baby each time you flip through this book together.<\/p>\n
9780803731936 Baby Signs <\/i> by Joy Allen <\/p>\n
Babies have needs long before they can verbalize them. Open up their world of communication with this terrific book of first signs for babies to learn. And I challenge you not to topple over with cuteness overload when they use them. <\/p>\n
9780756671723 Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm <\/i> by DK <\/p>\n
Lift-the-flap books are excellent for keeping a baby engaged, and Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm<\/i> is no exception. The bright colors and adorable plush animals on every page will have you and your baby counting and working on gross motor skills while having fun!<\/p>\n
9780307120007 Pat the Bunny <\/i> by Dorothy Kunhardt <\/p>\n
Pat the Bunny<\/i> is a classic baby book and a long-standing bestseller adored by generations of tiny readers. Full of touch-and-feel opportunities and sweet pictures, you and your little one will enjoy cuddling up with this one.<\/p>\n
9781536210637 Guess How Much I Love You <\/i> by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram <\/p>\n
This board book follows Little Nutbrown Hare and daddy all over their meadow while they describe how much they love each other. It\u2019s a modern classic about a parent\u2019s love for their child. <\/p>\n
9781536207019 This is a Book of Shapes <\/i> by Kenneth Kraegel <\/p>\n
Just when you think you are reading a book about basic shapes, it transforms into a series of unexpected, hilarious twists. This imaginative board book will have you giggling the entire way through.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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