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Baby’s First Library

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These baby and toddler-friendly books are full of bright illustrations, fun rhymes and interactive surprises. Perfect for building a love of reading from the very beginning.
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Books your toddler will want on repeat.

Features 10 timeless and toddler-approved books with cute, engaging descriptions that speak to both moms and little readers.

 
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Great for babies who love peekaboo and surprises.
Peek-a-Who? by Nina Laden - Board Book
 
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This one is perfect for wind-down time with truck-obsessed toddlers.
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
 
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Helps in learning early concepts and enjoying a beautiful story
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
 
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Perfect for babies learning to talk and toddlers who love pointing to animals.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
 
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Interactive reading that teaches animal names and sounds.
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
 
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Perfect for bedtime bonding and routine.
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
 
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Good for interactive story time and building anticipation.
Where's Spot? by Eric Hill - Lift-the-Flap
 
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Good for emotional development and snuggle time.
I Love You Through and Through - Book
 
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Perfect for end-of-day snuggles and imaginative bonding.
If Animals Kissed Goodnight by Ann Paul
 
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A really good one for language development and playful reading.
Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton
 
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A great tool for early speech development.
First 100 Words: A Padded Board Book
 
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Perfect for establishing nighttime routines and winding down.
Time for Bed Board Book by Mem Fox
 
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Perfect for curious hands and giggle-filled reading.
Never Touch a Dinosaur - Touch-and-Feel Book
 
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Good for emotion recognition and early bonding through facial expression.
Baby Faces by Margaret Miller (Board Book)
 
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Great for tactile learning and interactive fun with repetition.
That's Not My Pig... by Fiona Watt

Books perfect for Babies Under 1 Year

For babies under 1 year old, books should be simple, sturdy and sensory-rich, think board books, high-contrast visuals, repetition and interactive elements like textures or flaps. Here are some perfect picks

 
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Builds listening skills and bonding.
Hello Baby! by Mem Fox - Rhyming Text
 
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Perfect for tummy time and early eye tracking.
Look, Look! by Peter Linenthal - High-Contrast
 
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Good for Peekaboo-style learning and interaction.
Where Is Baby's Belly Button? Lift-the-Flap
 
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Helps in building calming bedtime habits early on.
Goodnight, I Love You by Caroline Jayne
 
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Perfect for tactile development and animal identification.
Touch and Feel: Animals - DK Books
 
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A great tool for early speech development.
First 100 Words: A Padded Board Book
 
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Perfect for babies from birth up to 2 years.
Black & White Board Book for Newborns