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Early Bookshelf Staples for Little Readers

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If you are looking for a baby gift or for your own little ones, these are a great place to start. They're perfect for those early days of reading. It’s never too early to introduce them to stories.
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Board Books

 
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A great intro of parts of nature and the beauty it holds. Soothing words and illustrations.
Slow Down . . . in the Park: Calming Nature Stories for Little Ones | Board Book
 
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A beautiful-whimsical look into each season. I love the pieces of clothing for each season. It's so sweet.
Wonderful Seasons | Board Book
 
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A sweet story following a bear in search of his missing button. A childhood must.
Corduroy's Little Library
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Great first book with fun interactive flaps. Spot is such a cute-timeless character.
Where's Spot? | Board Book
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A cute story of a caterpillar who eats more than he can handle. Eric Carle's illustrations are so vibrant and colorful.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Board Book
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A funny look at bedtime at the zoo. The little mouse with the banana is fun to spot throughout the whole story.
Good Night, Gorilla | Board Book
 
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A sweet story of a cactus who just wants a friend to hug. Friendship can found in unexpected places.
Hug Me | Board Book
 
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Warm colors and charming art. It helps little ones start to understand what the season looks like.
Autumn | Board Book
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Beautiful illustrations that show the joy of Winter. This is great for learning about different seasons.
Winter | Board Book
 
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A childhood favorite, this book is wonderfully written with a rhythmic style and has a brave-lovable character. The little outfits are so cute and the scenes are so beautiful.
Madeline (Caldecott Honor Book) | Board Book
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A sweet-simple story of a cat with black and white illustrations. Kevin Henkes' books are so easy to connect to and read over and over.
Kitten's First Full Moon | Board Book
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This lovable bear always finds his way into shenanigans. With a heart are sweet as marmalade, he steals everyone’s heart.
Paddington Bear All Day | Board Book
 
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A soothing book, perfect for bedtime. The little fish holding its breath was my favorite as a child.
Time for Bed | Board Book
 
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A sweet story with beautifully classic illustrations. A tender connection between a mother and child.
The Runaway Bunny | Board Book
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Cute play on words and charming illustrations. It is sure to get a good giggle out of little readers.
Bumblebee Grumblebee | Board Book
 
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A whimsical woodland wonderland. There are so many details and cute animals to spot.
I Love You Always: A Brown Bear Wood Picture Book | Board Book

Picture Books

 
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Maisy is such a lovable mouse. Though a simple book. They colorful illustrations and cute design make it a great introductory book.
Maisy's Bedtime
 
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A true children's classic. This story is so charming and the illustrations are so expressive.
Make Way for Ducklings (Caldecott Medal Winner)