These are the board books our littles have picked from the shelf most often, and the ones we don't mind reading them on repeat! If you're looking for the best books for babies and toddlers to add to your shelf, this list is for you.
So silly and fun to read over and over again!
Jamberry
I have most of this one memorized, and I'm not mad about it!
Little Blue Truck Board Book
This book will make you giggle and offers an important lesson about the power of kindness.
The Pout-Pout Fish
A sweet adventure story with beautiful illustrations by Helen Oxenbury.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
More lovely illustrations from Helen Oxenbury and a sweet ending you and your little will love.
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Padded
I love the detailed illustrations and rhyming text in this story. Be warned, the ending might make you tear up!
Everywhere Babies
This is the cutest book to read with your little before they play in the snow for the first time.
The Snowy Day
I love Eric Carl's iconic illustrations. My kids love sticking their fingers through all the holes the caterpillar “eats” through his food.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Fun, witty, and loved to pieces (literally) by my toddler.
Peek-A Who?: Board Book
My favorite Sandra Boynton!
Barnyard Dance!
This whole series by Steve Light is super fun if you love making silly sounds!
Cars Go
Perfect for the truck lover in your life
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
A classic for a good reason!
Guess How Much I Love You: (An Ideal Gift for Father's Day & Baby Showers, and Bedtime Story for Babies & Toddlers)
This one makes me tear up!
The Runaway Bunny
This might be an unpopular opinion, but I enjoy this book way more than Brown Bear, Brown Bear!
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?: Classic Board Book
Short and sweet, always a win for train lovers!
Freight Train: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
Playful, clever, and great for teaching colors. If you enjoy it, check out the rest of Walsh's mouse series!
Mouse Paint
The Mitten is a wintertime favorite around here!
The Mitten
This is the most clever, interactive story without flaps you ever will see!
Mix It Up!: Board Book Edition
A soothing bedtime read filled with the sweetest illustrations in a soft palette.
Time for Bed
Despite its spare text, there's more than meets the eye in this silly story. The more you read it, the more humorous details you'll notice in the illustrations.
