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Great Reads for Babies

Recommended by SCL staff these books are sure to be stimulating, engaging and fun for babies and parents to enjoy together.

Strathcona County Library

35 items

  • A baby identifies the important things in its life, from a crib and high chair to a family.
    Board Book, 2018Chicago, Illinois : Alvert Whitman & Company, 2018. — BOARD A
  • Smiling animals hide behind bright felt flaps, and a mirror at the end reveals the reader.
    Board Book, 2019Somerville, Massachusetts : Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2019. — A
  • Fuzzy, Fuzzy, Fuzzy!

    Touch, Skritch, & Tickle Book

    Boynton, Sandra
    A dog with a rough paw, a pig with a smooth nose, a turkey with a "little bit bumpy" wattle, and many more.
    Board Book, 2003New York, NY : Little Simon, 2003. — B
  • Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room: goodnight chairs, goodnight comb, goodnight air.
    Board Book, 1975New York : HarperFestival, 1975/1947. — B
  • Dear Zoo

    a Lift-the-flap Book

    Campbell, Rod
    Each animal arriving from the zoo as a possible pet fails to suit its prospective owner, until just the right one is found. Movable flaps reveal the pop-up contents of each package which is fun and engaging for babies. Check out Noisy Farm: A…
    Board Book, 1999New York : Little Simon, 1999. — C
  • With stylish, striking high contrast images and inviting holes to peep through, this robust board book is the perfect way to introduce babies to the rituals and routines of bedtime.
    Board Book, 2022London : Usborne Publishing, 2022. — C
  • Presents the text of the famous country music song accompanied by full-color illustrations.
    Board Book, 2011New York : Scholastic, c2011. — BOARD C
  • A lyrical board book written by a Canadian poet that uses playful imagery to beautifully illustrate just how great a parent's love is.
    Board Book, 2017Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, 2017. — C
  • High-contrast, black and white art with die cuts and splashes of color is used to hold babies' interest as they meet favorites from the animal kingdom.
    Board Book, 2015Paris,France : Twirl, 2015. — D
  • Rhyming text compares babies born in different places and in different circumstances, but they all share the commonality of ten little fingers and ten little toes.
    Board Book, 2008Boston : HMH Books, c2008. — F
  • Introduce your baby to adorable animals with this engaging board book that features high-contrast, black-and-white pictures with a splash of color.
    Board Book, 2023New York, NY : Clever Publishing, 2023. — G
  • A monkey introduces its jungle habitat. The built in puppet is fun and allows your baby to see the story in a 3-d way and encourages play.
    Board Book, 2011San Francisco : Chronicle Books, c2011. — G
  • Black illustrations against a white background depict such objects as an elephant, butterfly, and leaf.
    Board Book, 1993New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, c1993. — H
  • A toddler plays peek-a-boo throughout the day.
    Board Book, 2002New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2002. — BOARD I
  • Where are baby's hands? Under the bubbles...where are baby's eyes? under her hat! The lift the flap feature in this book will be engaging and fun for you and your baby.
    Board Book, 2000New York : Little Simon, c2000. — K
  • This award winning series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Also check out Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star by the same author.
    Board Book, 2018Swindon, UK : Child's Play, 2018. — K
  • Describes babies and the things they do from the time they are born until their first birthday.
    Board Book, 2016Boston, Mass. Houghtton Mifflin, 2016. — M
  • A loving and playful relationship between a penguin parent and child. With great high contrast illustrations and a lot of great actions that can be done with the story this is a great book for active babies.
    Board Book, 2002New York : Red Wagon Books , 2002. — M
  • A baby makes various sounds as he explores the world around him. This book has clear and bright illustrations.
    Board Book, 2010Chicago, Ill. : Albert Whitman, 2010. — BOARD O