Great First Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

Grandparents all over the world have a special connection with their grandbabies. They play, sing, read, eat, and cuddle together. Most of all, grandparents give lots of kisses and so much love! 

With jewel-like die-cuts revealing the colors of the season against soft painterly backgrounds, Caldecott Honoree Aaron Becker captures the light of winter skies and lengthening days, the glow of candle and hearth, and the heart's yearning for spring's return. 

This masterful mash-up by beloved author and illustrator Sandra Boynton brings together two things kids love...because HEY, WHY NOT? A riotous read aloud and the perfect choice for dinosaur-obsessed / truck-obsessed toddlers, this book will make little listeners roar with laughter as they zoom through the pages!

A little child invites the reader to share a picnic playdate with them and their stuffed toy in the backyard in this interactive board book. Many toddlers and preschoolers consistently ask for someone to play with them, and this book provides just that for the quieter moments of the day. Simple language and gentle questions will help children develop their social skills by practicing conversations, all while engaging them in fun and familiar topics. 

Bright smiles and enthusiastic kids share their wind-down routines in this lyrical, dreamy read-aloud. Tired kiddos put away toys, wash up in the tub, brush their teeth, cuddle with stuffed animals, sing lullabies, and get tucked in tight for a good night's sleep.

From laughing to cooing, from sneezing to yawning, join baby in discovering what expressive eyes, noses, and mouths can do. 

What’s the weather like today? Let’s see! Award-winning author-illustrator Steve Light, a preschool teacher himself, draws on a morning routine beloved by many young children. When Gus the rhino and Sully the mouse check out the weather each morning, they see and feel the same thing, but they experience it a different way.

Fire trucks are so exciting! Children can learn all about how they work with this interactive board book that features layered die-cut pages throughout. Simple callouts to the various parts of the truck, fire station, and firefighter's uniform, such as "lights," "alarm bell," and "helmet," invite young readers to see how the fire truck works, and introduces them to the job that firefighters do. Packed with fun facts and accessible information, this first introduction to fire trucks is perfect for curious toddlers.

Do you like noodles? Rice? Greens? No need to choose, we like them all! A delicious exploration of the different food groups with the kids from All Are Welcome that highlights the joy of coming together for a meal, whatever it may be. 

A rhyming, heartfelt celebration of neighborhood communities and the vital role they play in young children’s lives. This formative board book is an appreciation of neighborhood communities and the many ways in which they help develop empathy, compassion, and collective responsibility. 

Say hello to early learning concepts and the wild world of animals! Little ones will learn their shapes with the help of a couple of polar bears, some tree frogs, and a whole host of parrots! More than forty wonderful and endangered creatures from earth, sea, and sky parade across the pages and show the beauty and variety of our planet. A key at the back of the book identifies the animals for even more nature fun.

When their family prepares for a picnic, our little toddler tries to help. They want to do everything the grownups are doing, but the results are...not ideal. Mud, lemon juice, and water end up everywhere! But this little one isn't the only one making a mess--being "just like you" runs in the family! Toddlers won't be able to resist this rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations.