Recommended books for babies (0-23 months)
Staff Picks
Stephen Cartwright (Juvenile Board Book - Baby Book)
Simple illustrations depict familiar animals and the sounds they make.
Margaret Miller (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Babies will enjoy these close-up pictures of baby faces with different expressions.
Sandra Boynton (Juvenile Board Book - Baby Book)
Clap and laugh along as silly barnyard critters have a hoedown.
Bill Martin, Jr. (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Ma)
A rollicking rhyme with colorful pictures by Eric Carle introduce familiar animals.
John Schindel (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Colorful photos show barnyard friends in sweet, humorous situations.
Helen Oxenbury (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Gentle pictures of babies doing favorite movements.
Rod Campbell (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Lift the flaps to see what animals are sent from the zoo to a child who wants a pet.
Ivan Bates (Juvenile Picture Books Nonfiction - Ej 398.8 Ba)
One by one, five little ducks wander away from their mother until her lonely quack brings them all waddling back.
Donald Crews (Juvenile Picture Books Nonfiction - Ej 625.1 Cre)
Follow along as a colorful train whizzes through cities, tunnels, and bridges.
Margaret Wise Brown (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Br)
Send your baby off to sleep with this classic book that gently bids goodnight to all the things in a child's room.
J. Brian Pinkney (Juvenile Nonfiction - J 782.421582 Pi)
Beautiful traditional lullaby in which a father promises the world to his restless baby daughter.
Mary Murphy (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Mu)
All the animals are happy about the arrival of the new baby.
Mary Murphy (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Mu)
Cuddle together as you read this book about sharing moments throughout the day.
Sue Williams (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Wi)
Following along as a small boy wanders around a farm. Guess who he might meet next!
Annie Kubler (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Chubby babies dance along to this traditional song.
Peter Linenthal (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
New babies will love to focus on these black and white illustrations that tell a simple story.
Guido Van Genechten (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Colorful illustrations show friendly animals.
Kathy Henderson (Juvenile Picture Books Nonfiction - Ej 612 Hen)
Bright illustrations capture different babies as the text describes all the things they can do with their bodies.
Lucy Cousins (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Co)
Maisy and her friends explore all the fun things to do at the library.
Rebecca Emberley (Espanol Board Book -- Baby Book)
Colorful illustrations introduce babies to name colors in English and Spanish.
Tomie dePaola (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Gentle illustrations accompany a variety of traditional songs.
Marie Torres Cimarusti (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Ci)
Giggle along as barnyard friends play peek-a-boo in their own special way.
Rachel Isadora (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Is)
Try and guess who is playing peek-a-boo with this cheerful toddler.
Clare Beaton (Juvenile Picture Books Nonfiction - Ej 398.8 Be)
A collection of traditional nursery rhymes that will get your toddler laughing and playing.
Sally Sutton (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Big machines work hard and make lots of sounds in this sturdy board book.
Nancy Tafuri (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Ta)
Laugh along as a goose tries lots of silly places to build a nest.
Eric Hill (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Using simple illustration and textures, Spot the puppy explores basic shapes.
Mo Willems (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Laugh along as Pigeon reacts to all of his favorite vehicles -- even a hot dog!
John Lawrence (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej La)
Rhyme and make the sounds of all the barnyard critters in the little chick's farm.
Tomie dePaola (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Familiar rhymes are joined by sweet pictures in this gentle introduction to Mother Goose.
Andy Crawford (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Explore fire engines through color photos and a variety of textures.
Peter SiÌs (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Si)
A little boy gets lots of help from all kinds of trucks!
Lucy Cousins (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Lift the flaps and discover where Maisy and friends live in this colorful board book.
Karen Katz (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Lift the flaps to find baby's mommy in this cheerful home.
Eric Hill (Juvenile Picture Books - Ej Hi)
Spot is nowhere to be found. Lift the flaps to find Spot, so that he may have his dinner!
Tana Hoban (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
New babies will love focusing on the high contrast black and white illustrations, while you talk about each object. of this book.
John Butler (Juvenile Picture Books Nonfiction - Ej 591.39 Bu)
Name the parent of each adorable animal baby as you turn the page.
Lynn Reiser (Juvenile Board Book -- Baby Book)
Bright color photos depict babies and their mothers engaging in playful, loving moments.
