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Hands-on Busy Books
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items Looking for screen-free ways to keep your little one engaged? These interactive board books are perfect for curious hands and busy minds. From textures to flaps to sliders, these books invite your child to touch, explore, and stay entertained — all w...
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Touch & Feel Favorites
Lift-the-Flap Fun
Slide, Spin & Move
Little Chefs in Training
Touch & Feel Favorites
For little hands that love to explore textures.
These books add just enough sensory to keep curious fingers engaged... soft fur, bumpy scales, fuzzy tummies — and they’re sturdy enough to hold up to toddler enthusiasm.
Bumpy, rubbery textures + a silly story that makes kids giggle. It’s part of a whole series that’s great for sensory seekers.
Never Touch A Shark
If you have a dino lover, this one’s a hit. Bonus: It’s great for car rides or waiting rooms because of its high-sensory appeal.
Dont Touch Dinosaur
A hands-on way to explore the ABCs! Bright colors and textures keep little ones engaged while sneaking in early learning.
See, Touch, Feel: ABC: A first sensory alphabet book|Board Book
Perfect for your little truck or tractor lover. The textures are just right for tiny fingers, and the pages are sturdy enough for solo flips. It’s one of those books that gets grabbed again and again during quiet play.
Touch and Feel Things That Go|Board Book
Lift-the-Flap Fun
Peekaboo-style books that build anticipation and fine motor skills
Lift-the-flap books are like hide-and-seek on paper. Littles love the surprise element, and it keeps their hands (and minds) busy longer than you’d think.
This classic never gets old. The flaps are big, the animals are bold, and the story is just the right length for short attention spans.
Dear Zoo: A Lift-The-Flap Book (Edition 25) (Board Book)
Soft colors, garden friends, and just the right number of sturdy flaps. This sweet little book is a calm moment in a toddler’s day — perfect for quiet time or winding down after outside play.
Little Yellow Bee (Lift-a-Flap)|Board Book
A magical intro to classic fairy tales, made just right for tiny hands. The flaps add a layer of fun, and the bold, modern art keeps little ones glued. Perfect for storytime with a twist (and no scary bits!).
My First Lift-The-Flap Fairy Tales|Board Book
Slide, Spin & Move
Books that go beyond flaps — built-in play that builds coordination
These are extra interactive, with tabs to pull, wheels to spin, and sliders to move. It turns reading into playtime (and keeps them busy while you sip your coffee).
Simple sliding mechanisms that toddlers can actually use! The movement makes each page a mini surprise.
Slide and See: Animals, (Board Book)
So much to see and do on each page! Tabs to pull, animals to spot, and textures to explore. This one gets repeat requests.
Busy Farm (Busy Books series)
Sliders, tabs, and colorful scenes — all in a compact board book. Great for vehicle-loving toddlers who want to “do something” while you read.
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Little Chefs in Training
Whisk, flip, stir! Interactive books for pretend cooking fun
These foodie favorites turn storytime into playtime with flaps to lift, tabs to pull, and pretend ingredients to mix. Perfect for tiny chefs who love to “help” in the kitchen or play resta...
One of our absolute favorite interactive books! Keeps little hands busy and learning!
My Play Kitchen - by Christie Hainsby (Hardcover)
All the "Cook In A Book" series are gold! Interactive and so fun to read/play.
Cake! - (Cook in a Book) by Lotta Nieminen (Board Book)
All the "Cook In A Book" series are gold! Interactive and so fun to read/play.
Spaghetti! - (Cook in a Book) by Lotta Nieminen (Board Book)
The Pancake "cook in a book" is probably our most read book. It's so sweet and fun for little hands.
Pancakes! - (Cook in a Book) (Board Book)