Best Baby Books for Cherished Moments with Your Child
Reading to your lovely baby is one of the most rewarding activities you can share. Not only does it foster early literacy skills, but it also nurtures a love for books that can last a lifetime. With so many options available, choosing the right baby books can seem overwhelming. We provide some of the best baby books in this guide that meet different needs so that you and your child may enjoy reading together every time.
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Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
This might be the most famous baby book of all time, and for good reason. Bidding goodnight to each object in the room (“goodnight bears, goodnight chairs”) makes bedtime feel safe and cozy. The poetic rhythm may lull you to sleep was well.
Guess How Much I Love You? by Sam McBratney
A young rabbit tries to express his feelings in this heartwarming tale about a parent and child’s love for each other. Ever heard the expression, “I love you to the moon and back?” It’s probably from this classic baby book.
Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton
Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on high quality and durable board book pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle
Each animal in this colorful board book is asked the same question: “What do you see?” The answer appears on the next page where a new animal (such as a yellow duck or blue horse) is revealed. The sing-song words are fun to read and your babe will have her colors down in no time.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Our caterpillar starts out eating “through” one apple on Monday (there’s a caterpillar-sized hole in the book to peek through). Still hungry, he samples new foods each day until he’s big enough to turn into a butterfly. The simple story teaches numbers, foods, and days of the week—and it might just make your baby excited for solids!
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin
From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin’s rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, and a clever gatefold with kids in costumes, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids—both young and old. A great gift for any occasion, but a special stand-out for baby showers, birthdays, and graduation.
Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers
Every day, everywhere, babies are born. They’re kissed and dressed and rocked and fed—and completely adored by the families who love them. New York magazine’s The Strategist chose Everywhere Babies as one of the “Best (Nonobvious) Baby Books to Bring to a Shower.” As The Strategist ” Babies love looking at other babies, and this book is filled with all kinds of adorable ones.” Plus the book’s art is “really layered and thoughtful in representing all kinds of babies and parents.”
Look, Look! by Peter Linenthal
Striking and stylish, Look Look! is the ideal first board book for babies just beginning to look and learn and a perfect gift for little hands. Look, look! Children run, fish swim, stars shine . . . all for baby’s eyes to see.
The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton
Getting ready for sleep is tons of fun in this special anniversary edition of a Sandra Boynton classic. This classic bedtime story is just right for winding down the day as a joyful, silly group of animals scrub scrub scrub in the tub, brush and brush and brush their teeth, and finally rock and rock and rock to sleep.
Corduroy by Don Freeman
A stuffed bear who lives in a department store dreams of being bought by a little girl, but first he’ll need to replace his lost button, even if he has to search the entire store. The touching story comes with a valuable lesson—we are loved for who we are, imperfections and all.
Pajama Time by Sandra Boynton
Parents will debate their favorite Sandra Boynton books—and you really can’t go wrong—but we like any story that celebrates bedtime! The funny animals of Pajama Time suit up in their goofy jammies, singing and dancing their way to sleep.
The Napping House by Audrey Wood
It begins, “There is a house, a napping house, where everyone is sleeping.” Each page adds characters to the story, such as a granny and a child, all restfully napping…at least until the funny surprise ending.
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury
A family sets out on an obstacle-filled adventure in search of a bear. Whether they’re navigating thick oozy mud or a dark gloomy cave, they always approach it with the same determined refrain: “We can’t under it. We can’t go over it. Oh no, we’ll have to go through it!” It’s a great lesson about facing fears, and the onomatopoeic descriptions (“squelch squelch”) are a blast to read aloud.
Conclusion
Sharing best baby books with your child can improve your relationship and instill a lifelong love of reading. The best baby books strengthen the blend between entertainment and education, sparking your child’s interest and laying the groundwork for language abilities. As you turn the pages together, you’ll make precious memories that will remain long after the narrative is finished.
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FAQs
Books for babies should have simple, repetitive, and familiar text and clear pictures. During the first few months of life, your child just likes to hear your voice. So you can read almost anything, especially books with a sing-song or rhyming text.
Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd. This might be the most famous baby book of all time, and for good reason.
Infants will enjoy looking through wordless picture books, or books that have just a single word along with a big picture. But also try books that contain phrases or short sentences. It’s important for infants to hear language. Nursery rhymes and verse books are good for this age, too.
