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Best Books for Babies

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Who? A Celebration of Babies by Robie H. Harris: "Who? explores the relationships babies form with the people and things they love the most. The text's repetitive verse and melodic voice will captivate babies and toddlers and draw them into the sounds and images of the book." Board Books For Babies, Baby Books, Bargain Books, Adventures In Wonderland, Celebrity Babies, Freelance Illustrator, Used Books, Books Online, Bedtime
Who? A Celebration of Babies by Robie H. Harris: "Who? explores the relationships babies form with the people and things they love the most. The text's repetitive verse and melodic voice will captivate babies and toddlers and draw them into the sounds and images of the book."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Stack the Cats by Susie Ghahremani: "One cat sleeps. Two cats play. Three cats stack!  Cats of all shapes and sizes scamper, stretch and yawn across the pages of this adorable counting book. And every now and then, they find themselves in the purrfect fluffy stack!" Richard Scarry, Best Toddler Books, Writing Picture Books, Counting Books, Learn To Count, Early Math, Early Literacy, Math Books, Math Concepts
Stack the Cats by Susie Ghahremani: "One cat sleeps. Two cats play. Three cats stack! Cats of all shapes and sizes scamper, stretch and yawn across the pages of this adorable counting book. And every now and then, they find themselves in the purrfect fluffy stack!"
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Sweet Dreams, Baby by Emma Dodd: "Cuddle up with your child and enjoy some special time together while you share this charming book that gives babies a wonderful start." Emma Dodd, Baby Sprinkle Decorations, Sweet Dreams Baby, Popular Kids Toys, Deseret Book, Baby Letters, Third Baby, Baby Invitations, Dream Baby
Sweet Dreams, Baby by Emma Dodd: "Cuddle up with your child and enjoy some special time together while you share this charming book that gives babies a wonderful start."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Really Feely Baby Animals by Polly Appleton: "Meet a cuddly kitten, a playful puppy, a furry baby donkey, and some more of the cutest baby animals around. Toddlers can touch and feel each baby animal in this touchy feely book that encourages early learning and helps develop fine motor skills. Perfect for small hands, Really Feely: Baby Animals has sturdy board book pages for baby readers to explore." Early Reading Skills, Early Learning, Touchy Feely Books, Babies First Words, Baby Donkey, I Love You Baby
Really Feely Baby Animals by Polly Appleton: "Meet a cuddly kitten, a playful puppy, a furry baby donkey, and some more of the cutest baby animals around. Toddlers can touch and feel each baby animal in this touchy feely book that encourages early learning and helps develop fine motor skills. Perfect for small hands, Really Feely: Baby Animals has sturdy board book pages for baby readers to explore."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Rainbow: A Book of Colors by Jane Cabrera: "Explore the world of color in this die-cut board book filled with beautiful, bold creatures by author/illustrator Jane Cabrera.  This book explores all the colors of the rainbow. Each tab reveals beautiful, bold creatures in a world of color, such as indigo whales, blue skies, green crocodiles, yellow lions, orange tigers, red foxes, and more, all painted in Jane Cabrera's stunning trademark style." Toddler Art, Toddler Books, Childrens Books, Nick Jr, Portfolio, Fiction Movies, Learning Colors, Process Art
Rainbow: A Book of Colors by Jane Cabrera: "Explore the world of color in this die-cut board book filled with beautiful, bold creatures by author/illustrator Jane Cabrera. This book explores all the colors of the rainbow. Each tab reveals beautiful, bold creatures in a world of color, such as indigo whales, blue skies, green crocodiles, yellow lions, orange tigers, red foxes, and more, all painted in Jane Cabrera's stunning trademark style."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
My First Peek-A-Boo: Animals by Eric Carle:  "I have a long trunk and big floppy ears I roam in the grass where I'll live for many years   Peek-a-boo! There's an elephant hiding under that flap! With all sorts of animals, lift-the-flaps, lively rhyming text, and Eric Carle's bright, colorful artwork this charming new board book is sure to keep little ones busy. It's a must-have for every Eric Carle collection!" Eric Carle, Chevron Bags, Guessing Games, Preschool Books, School Library Journal, Very Hungry Caterpillar, Colorful Artwork, Free Fun
My First Peek-A-Boo: Animals by Eric Carle: "I have a long trunk and big floppy ears I roam in the grass where I'll live for many years Peek-a-boo! There's an elephant hiding under that flap! With all sorts of animals, lift-the-flaps, lively rhyming text, and Eric Carle's bright, colorful artwork this charming new board book is sure to keep little ones busy. It's a must-have for every Eric Carle collection!"
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Little Face Big Face by Bill Cotter: "Faces can communicate a lot of things! Introduce little listeners to what different animal traits and emotions can look like, how widely they range, and what else can be learned from an expression in this fun, interactive board book." Book Of The Month, The Book, Animal Traits, Activity Books For Toddlers, Interactive Board, Big Face, Animal Books, Working With Children
Little Face Big Face by Bill Cotter: "Faces can communicate a lot of things! Introduce little listeners to what different animal traits and emotions can look like, how widely they range, and what else can be learned from an expression in this fun, interactive board book."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Little Boat by Taro Gomi: "When you're small and on the go, there's a lot to watch out for: big boats, waves, rain clouds, and more! But Little Boat can handle whatever comes his way, braving the elements and the unexpected with his initiative, confidence, and positive attitude. This colorful follow-up to Little Truckby beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi will entertain toddlers sailing toward big adventures!" Literacy Skills, Preschool Teacher, Toddler Preschool, Book Boat, Accelerated Reader, Bilingual Book
Little Boat by Taro Gomi: "When you're small and on the go, there's a lot to watch out for: big boats, waves, rain clouds, and more! But Little Boat can handle whatever comes his way, braving the elements and the unexpected with his initiative, confidence, and positive attitude. This colorful follow-up to Little Truckby beloved author-illustrator Taro Gomi will entertain toddlers sailing toward big adventures!"
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Jane Foster's Things That Go: "Introduce little ones to their favorite things that go in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.  In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of things that go, such as beeping buses, zooming rockets, and more!" Jane Foster, Go Board, Repeated Reading, Bee Book, Kirkus Reviews, Adults Books, Board Books, Retro Inspired, Textile Design
Jane Foster's Things That Go: "Introduce little ones to their favorite things that go in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster. In this beautiful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold images of things that go, such as beeping buses, zooming rockets, and more!"
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Hair by Leslie Patricelli: "It's important to take care of your hair, even if you only have one! As Baby can tell you, that hair gets washed when it's dirty and brushed when it looks messy. But when it grows and grows, there's only one thing to do. This funny and reassuring look at a toddler rite of passage is ideal for little readers--especially those with a tiny bit of trepidation about that first haircut." Random House, Book Club Books, First Haircut, Rite Of Passage
Hair by Leslie Patricelli: "It's important to take care of your hair, even if you only have one! As Baby can tell you, that hair gets washed when it's dirty and brushed when it looks messy. But when it grows and grows, there's only one thing to do. This funny and reassuring look at a toddler rite of passage is ideal for little readers--especially those with a tiny bit of trepidation about that first haircut."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Cars Go by Steve Light: "Building on the success of the other books in this series, this new title will feature the same great, vibrant art and the same delightful sound effects for read aloud fun. A new addition to Steve Light's lively transportation board book series, this time focusing on cars." Main Library, Light Building, Sound Effects, Vibrant Art, Read Aloud, Great Books, Book Series, Toddlers
Cars Go by Steve Light: "Building on the success of the other books in this series, this new title will feature the same great, vibrant art and the same delightful sound effects for read aloud fun. A new addition to Steve Light's lively transportation board book series, this time focusing on cars."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Bath! Bath! Bath! by Douglas Florian: "Bath time is fun! fun! fun! in this playful board book!  Today we had such fun! fun! fun!   But now the day is done! done! done!   After a fun-filled day, it's time to go home and take a bath! From washing tiny toes and your little nose to making rubber ducky go quack! quack! quack!, bath time is fun! fun! fun!  The rhyming text makes this the perfect read-along story to get little ones excited for bath time." Good Books, Book Box, Bath Board, Unique Maps, Children's Library
Bath! Bath! Bath! by Douglas Florian: "Bath time is fun! fun! fun! in this playful board book! Today we had such fun! fun! fun! But now the day is done! done! done! After a fun-filled day, it's time to go home and take a bath! From washing tiny toes and your little nose to making rubber ducky go quack! quack! quack!, bath time is fun! fun! fun! The rhyming text makes this the perfect read-along story to get little ones excited for bath time."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Baby's First Words by Dawn Sirett: "Introduce babies to their first words and foster early language skills with this super-stylish book that combines photography and contemporary illustrations.   The cool, high-contrast design of this book will appeal to parents and children alike. Packed with babies' first words, from socks and shoes, to apples and trucks, but packaged with style, this book is just right for design-conscious adults and their information-hungry babies." Bath Pictures, Dk Publishing, Word Board, World Of Books, One Word, Language Skills, Buy Books
Baby's First Words by Dawn Sirett: "Introduce babies to their first words and foster early language skills with this super-stylish book that combines photography and contemporary illustrations. The cool, high-contrast design of this book will appeal to parents and children alike. Packed with babies' first words, from socks and shoes, to apples and trucks, but packaged with style, this book is just right for design-conscious adults and their information-hungry babies."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Baby Night-Night by Kate Merritt: "'Baby Night-Night' makes the bedtime ritual putting on pajamas, reading a story, and the good-night kiss a special time for parents and children. Simple, engaging text encourages language development, and each spread is filled with sweet details." Night Book, Night Night, Newborn Books, Emergent Literacy, Hey Diddle Diddle, Wheels On The Bus, Bright Pictures, Baby Faces, This Is A Book
Baby Night-Night by Kate Merritt: "'Baby Night-Night' makes the bedtime ritual putting on pajamas, reading a story, and the good-night kiss a special time for parents and children. Simple, engaging text encourages language development, and each spread is filled with sweet details."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library
Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank: "Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers." Baby Gift Box, Baby Gifts, Baby Wind, African Market, Baby Eating, Biographies, Bouncy
Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank: "Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers."
Des Moines Public Library
Des Moines Public Library