Recommended Reads

An engaging rhyming book about friendship and love featuring adorable mushroom characters and a shiny red foil cover!

Follow along with a joyful mushroom as they express their love for their friends in this engaging rhyming book that's all about friendship, fun, and spending time together! Children can discover new mushroom friends on every spread.

This fun and friendly board book includes a gentle, rhyming text and colorful illustrations of a variety of adorable mushrooms--perfect for young mushroom enthusiasts.

With bright, bold illustrations and a shiny red foiled mushroom on the cover this fun book taps into the current mushroom trend!

Set to the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus,” this sweet and funny board book shows how mommies keep their kids entertained on the bus!

While a child might only think of how a bus’s wheels go round and round, round and round, round and round, mommies know to be prepared with “snacks, snacks, snacks.” And she’ll have to remind her child “here’s our stop, here’s our stop, here’s our stop!”

Sing along in this joyful celebration of your baby's perfect belly!

"As the pages celebrate many different kinds of human bellies, they simultaneously model a wealth of loving connections between children and adults." - Publisher's Weekly

"[The Belly Song] joyfully celebrates different body types, focusing on bellies with entertaining, simple lyrics that teach kids to celebrate their bodies no matter their shape or size." - Booklist

"It is never too early to develop an appreciation for the unique gift of one's own body." - School Library Journal

Big belly, little belly, round belly, flat!
I like whatever kind of belly that you've got!

This beautiful message about body positivity and neutrality is perfect for babies and toddlers. With a QR code link to a song, irresistible illustrations, and a powerful message of love, acceptance, and kindness to our bodies, this board book is a great gift for any growing library.

Boost learning and curiosity while fostering big smiles and giggles with beginner puzzles for babies! The experts at Highlights crafted pages of eye-catching Hidden Pictures scenes in Baby’s First Hidden Pictures Puzzles with engaging lift-the-flap fun that’s perfect for little ones 0-3.

Babies and toddlers love sensory puzzles that they can get hands-on with, and these lift-the-flap Hidden Pictures puzzles are not only fun but durably made for little hands, too. The rounded corners and board-book-style pages are super friendly for little hands and teethers. They’ll love lifting the flaps to find a bicycle at a bear’s picnic, a rabbit in a garden, a tractor on a farm, and so much more.
 

See, Touch, Feel: Farm is a fantastic first concepts book from Priddy Books. This new compact board book format introduces the farm to very young children in a fun and simple way.

Specially designed to stimulate toddlers and encourage the development of motor skills, this engaging board book is filled with embossed images and textures to touch. The bright pages featuring happy babies and handprint artwork will appeal to young children as they learn farm words.

Teach your baby to communicate their basic wants and needs (with words and sign language), all as they easily learn the letters of the alphabet.

"This is useful on many levels for all babies and young children as another way to express themselves, regardless of hearing ability." - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

Help your baby communicate! This Irresistible board book teaches your little one the letters of the alphabet while also reinforcing phrases that convey their basic needs. A is for All Done. B is for Bath. C is for cold. These 26 needs are accompanied by clearly illustrated sign language diagrams to learn with your baby. Gorgeously illustrated by Pura Belpré Award Honoree, Loris Lora, these essential signs and adorable babies will help every kiddo, regardless of verbal or hearing ability, express themselves.

Embark on a rainbow-filled adventure of tidying up with your little ones! In this charming board book, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin—New York Times bestselling authors and founders of the Home Edit—invite kids to unlock the joy of a tidy space and learn lifelong organizational skills.

It’s been a full day of play, and now things are everywhere! Where do they go? Every item from towels to toys has a home, and it’s time to put it all back.

Spend the day with friends as they go about taking things out and putting them away. Playing with blocks and reading books are all great fun! Do you know where they go when you’re done? On shelves or in baskets, in containers or drawers—let’s explore all the places you can organize and store. When that’s all done and everything’s back in order, you’ll see you’ve found the perfect way to end the day.

This rainbow-filled board book is the first children’s book from the founders of the Home Edit, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin. Let’s Put That Away! is written in simple language paired with easy-to-follow directions and charming illustrations. This fun book is the perfect guide for little ones learning to tidy up.

Jam-packed with colorful photos of cuddly bunnies and sweet babies, this rhyming board book is the perfect Easter gift and springtime read. A companion to The Babies and Doggies Book and The Babies and Kitties Book.

Lots of things babies do, bunnies do too! See babies and bunnies nap, cuddle, jump, and play, in full-color photographs.

The Babies and Bunnies Book is engaging for infants, a fun rhyming read-aloud for parents, and a treat for baby and bunny lovers alike. A companion to The Babies and Doggies Book and The Babies and Kitties Book.

Hey! Look At You! is a play book with mirrors galore from the one and only Sandra Boynton!

With mirrors and mooing and more, Hey! Look at You! invites readers to gaze into gigantic, animal-shaped mirrors to see themselves as Boynton’s fan-favorite animals! It’s a barnyard of a good time, whether kids moo like a cow, baa like a sheep, or QUACK QUACK QUACK like A VERY LOUD DUCK! Filled with silliness and heart, this reflective adventure will have readers staring at the page to play again and again.

Oh, little one! Little one!
Look! Look at YOU!
What a fabulous face!
Can you give a big MOO?
(Like this: “MOOOOOOO!”)

From the author of Curls and Glow comes a joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls as naturally beautiful in our human garden.

those girls bloom
these do too

we bloom like flowers
how about you?

Introduce young readers to the idea of self-love in a simple, playful rhythm with this luminous story where each little girl is as unique and beautiful as a blossoming flower.

This gently spooky twist on “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” makes a favorite nursery rhyme just perfect for Halloween!

The itsy bitsy pumpkin
rolled down the spooky street.
He passed a ghoulish ghost
and some stinky goblin’s feet.

A little pumpkin is trying to find his way back home! And with a little help from a friendly witch, he is soon safe and sound, back on his porch—where there are no spiders to be seen! Little ones will love this fresh fall spin on a classic nursery rhyme!

Apple follows the life of an apple throughout the year, demonstrating the cyclical patterns in nature. The youngest readers will delight in following the journey of the bright red apple—the only splash of color in the otherwise black-and-white illustrations—as it travels from tree, to harvest, to snack, to compost, and finally to sprout. A single word complements each illustration, urging early readers to reflect on each stage in the apple’s life. Apple is acclaimed cut-paper artist Nikki McClure’s very first book, originally self-published and sold in a limited edition of just 200 copies. Now, 16 years later, it is available in wide release, and fans will relish the chance to own the book that launched McClure’s signature style.

This book will provide young readers with a deep understanding and appreciation of everything their feet can do while inviting them to look beyond what’s known or obvious about their capabilities.

Written in a lyrical, affectionate tone, and illustrated in bright, warm colors, this series celebrates bodies everywhere and is sure to spark wonder, love, and respect for everything of which we are capable.

Explore different ways to be brave! From chasing your dreams to standing up for yourself, this inspiring book empowers children to look within to find courage and confidence.

Each one of us has the power to be exactly who we want to be. This inspiring board book empowers children to look within themselves to find the courage and confidence to be who they are meant to be. From chasing a dream to standing up for themselves, young readers learn that there are many ways to be brave.

Diverse and inclusive cast of characters

Simple and accessible, with a strong message

A book to introduce little ones to the special gifts of friendship and bravery

The Little Voices series are board books designed to inspire and empower the youngest of readers. Each book features diverse characters and helps to develop a child’s social emotional skills, as well as build confidence and courage.

Celebrate El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, with Sesame Street's Rosita! This board book with sturdy pages and colorful illustrations shares the special meaning behind the Mexican celebration.

Rosita tells Elmo and Abby all about the Mexican celebration called El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead in English. It's a special time to remember loved ones who are no longer here. Rosita shows her friends the ofrenda she has made, with pictures of her relatives and plates of their favorite foods. This board book is a great way to teach the youngest children about this very special holiday.

 

Hop into the world of Peter Rabbit and his friends in this charming board book!

It's a wild, autumn evening and the Rabbit family is on their way to get a pumpkin. The woods are windy and dark, but Peter Rabbit is definitely NOT scared. Not even a little bit. But on their walk, there are scary sights, scary sounds, and maybe even a scary somebody out in the woods. Will the Rabbit family meet some unexpected friends in the woods?

A sweet story about friends, this book has a gentle message about facing up to fears of the dark with a reassuring ending and beautiful illustrations throughout.

Take little ones on an active, rhyming jaunt of changing seasons and falling leaves in this poetic board book.

Squirrels, foxes, and bunnies romp through the forest as the trees change from the green of summer to autumn colors and finally to the bare branches of early winter. Amber Hendricks' short expressive lines with repeated action words make this poem perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers, and Gavin Scott's warm, cozy illustrations encourage all ages to appreciate nature.

Show the apple of your eye just how nuts you are for them in this sweet and pun-tastic book!

Fall in love with your little one all over again and remind them that life is gourd together with this new addition from the USA Today bestselling Punderland series! Filled with warm autumn illustrations and adorable puns with heartwarming messages of love and gratitude, this punny and encouraging book is perfect for sharing with the ones you're thank-fall for.

There are so many ways to spend a cool fall day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything the season has to offer!

Celebrate fall with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young readers can learn all about seasonal sensory experiences, like looking at the leaves as they change color, listening to the whooshing wind, feeling the warmth of a warm cozy sweater, and so much more!

Meet ten colorful, lovable (and sometimes a little slobbery) canine friends in this irresistible early concept book by New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr.



With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.

 

A dinosaur and his fuzzy blanket get ready for bed in this nifty, interactive play book featuring lift-the-flaps and tactile elements. Little ones (and their adults) will giggle at the routine of this sleepy dinosaur as he gets ready for bed. He may put on his jammies and brush his teeth, but he won’t go to bed without his binkit!

Dinosaur O Dinosaur,
stop tromping all around.
The silver moon is rising.
It’s time to settle down.
WHERE’S MY BINKIT?

Don’t miss this adorable ABC board book that celebrates the season of fall from veteran children’s book creator Jill Howarth!

A is for acorns and ants on apples. B is for bears wearing boots and blue coats. C is for cats driving candy corn cars.

Featuring plenty to discover on each charmingly illustrated page, this board book perfectly pairs autumnal art with the letters of the alphabet for the youngest of readers.

Calling all astronauts! Ready to zoom into space? Come fly away on an out-of-this-world journey and learn about our solar system! This colorful novelty board book with simple text and bold, fun artwork is designed to celebrate space and introduce scientific concepts to babies and toddlers. Fun novelty elements--such as lift-the-flaps, a spinning wheel, glitter, foil, gatefolds and more--combine to create an interactive and educational experience for the youngest of explorers.

An energetic, heartfelt, and humorous ode to book love - now in a board book format!

You can spin and twirl and dance with this book.

You can listen while someone else reads it.

You can take your book to lunch.

Just do not try to feed it.

Celebrate reading with the youngest book lovers in this huggable board book reformat of the beloved hardcover picture book.

Ellie the elephant loves to have fun in the bath but she's not the only one. Her fun is interrupted when a crocodile decides to join in followed by a flamingo, then a mouse and even a tiger! Poor Ellie's bath is ruined. What can she do? Suck all the water into her trunk of course! Ellie waits until the uninvited animals have left before squirting the water back. Finally Ellie can enjoy her bath in peace!

What a concept! Bright colors and bouncy, rhyming text in a Maisy board book make early learning friendly and fun.

Charley’s picked bananas, a big yellow bunch! Green pears for Cyril,munch, munch, munch! Maisy and her friends all have their favorite foods, from Tallulah’s oranges to Eddie’s blue lollipop to Maisy’s juicy red apples. When they all join together for a picnic, they make a tasty rainbow — yum!

Learn at home with help from The Wonder Years/Hallmark actress, math whiz, and New York Times bestselling author Danica McKellar using her acclaimed McKellar Math books! Bathtime will be squeaky clean and sneaky smart fun in this original board book that gives your toddler a head start on learning math, all as part of your daily at-home routine!

Take one messy baby, two busy feet, three rambunctious friends, four wayward ducks, and five floaty bubbles--and get a tubful of fun as one family's bathtime routine turns into a nightly ritual they can "count on"!

 

A bright and beautiful alphabet book featuring Eric Carle's wonderful creatures.

Explore the amazing animal alphabet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this delightful board book. Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork, each letter introduces beloved animals, big and small.

Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar for a very exciting birthday party!

It's a busy day as everyone gets ready for a special birthday celebration. Animal friends scurry about, preparing decorations and more for the fun festivities.

This sweet board book, with its sparkly cover and a special fold-out surprise at the end, is the perfect gift for the littlest readers!

Practice counting up to ten with some cute sea creature friends!

Let's Learn Numbers is a charming board book that combines bold text and bright colors to create the perfect early learning title for little readers. Each spread provides the reader with the numeral, word, and a representation of the number to allow the reader to practice counting as they follow along.

• This board book format is perfect for little hands
• Bright and colorful pages to help children learn numbers and build counting skills
• Stylized guide throughout the book depicting icons that allow the reader to visually see what they have counted and how many numbers are left to learn

Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!

Young children love to look at bugs. Here’s a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about the insects in their backyards—with colors, sounds, sizes, and super-simple facts.

Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. (“Chomp! A bright red ladybug munches on a leaf. Point to each of its spots.”) It’s a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.
 

Do you want to be an astronaut? Open this book to find out what adventures await!

This book will help kids to imagine what it's like to be an astronaut! Starting with putting on the spacesuit and then entering the cockpit before blastoff, to visiting the space station and zooming around some planets, this book provides an early introduction to a day in the life of a busy astronaut. The surprise mirror at the end provides a fun, interactive bonus!

A scented and shaped board book with seven exclusive scents by one of the world's most sought-after fragrance designers

Did you know that almost everyone associates the same colors and feelings with certain smells? Dawn Goldworm has spent her career studying just that. She is one of the world's best designers of fragrance, and now she is bringing her expert nose to this scented board book. Just rub your finger along each page, and enjoy the smell of color! Dawn has created seven exclusive fragrances to evoke the stripes of the rainbow--a new, fun, and surprising way to learn about the colors.

From the underwater world of Baby Shark comes this adorable board book about managing emotions, complete with a shiny mirror on the last page!

Designed to spark curiosity, this sturdy, colorful board book will encourage little ones everywhere to explore their emotions. With sweet, rhyming text and bold illustrations, this book will show kids how Baby Shark manages his feelings whether he's happy, proud, silly, sad, or sleepy. Plus, a mirror on the final page allows kids to see themselves directly in the book!
 

Discover your favorite colors with guinea pigs Bob and Ginger as they paint a mural on their bedroom wall.

Introduce first colors to young children, featuring beautiful illustrations and two fun-loving guinea pigs, Bob and Ginger, that kids will love.

Guinea pigs Bob and Ginger feel their bedroom needs a makeover, so they set about painting a colorful underwater mural featuring yellow fish, green turtles, gray sharks, and many more marine animals. Spot all your favorite sea creatures—and your favorite colors—in this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands.

Colors are introduced page by page, and all come together in the final mural. Simple text helps build a child’s vocabulary and encourages recognition of key early-learning words. The fun-loving characters of Bob and Ginger will encourage children to return to the book again and again, both as a bedtime read and a learning tool.

When I feel really, really, really angry, I want to be big and I want to be loud!

Developed in close consultation with expert child psychotherapist Dr. Sharie Coombes, When I Feel Angry makes an ideal tool to help children recognize, understand, and talk about their feelings more easily.

Your kids love Brain Quest®, now it's baby's turn! Imbued with the core value “It's Fun to Be Smart!®”, the My First Brain Quest board book program is Brain Quest at its best: not only making learning fun, but encouraging the kind of interaction between children and caregivers that makes early learning meaningful.
         
Color identification is an important pre-math skill, and My First Brain Quest: Colors introduces children to ten basic colors through lively illustrations and a catchy, rhyming text. Smart, colorful, grounded in educational principles, reviewed by a panel of early learning experts, and defined by the signature question-and-answer format, each spread includes bright images and engaging questions to help the youngest readers discuss their observations and build on their prior knowledge.

Part of the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series, this mindful meditation moment teaches kids to think like a bunny and find their own focused energy!

With Bunny Breaths, kids learn to how to replenish their energy with quick, focused breaths...no matter how blah they feel. Best of all, it can be performed anywhere: in the backseat of a car, at home, or even at a child's desk at school.

Mindfulness Moments for Kids offer easy-to-follow exercises that kids can use to manage their bodies, breathing, and emotions.

Created by an early speech expert, this interactive first words book filled with fun-to-read rhymes helps little ones learn to talk!

Each page features:
- Simple, exciting sounds that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used to build bigger words
- Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they can understand the text
- Real photographs that model correct mouth positions and support social emotional learning

Written by a speech-language pathologist, My First Learn-to-Talk Book is designed to help babies and toddlers master the skills they need as they learn to talk. Reading the book aloud helps caregivers easily model important aspects of communication for little ones-not only through sounds and words, but also with gestures, facial expressions and more!

Read along with Disney! This charming book takes children on a world tour by teaching them to say "Hello" in 10 different languages. The book includes all-new artwork that's colorful, modern, and inspired by Mary Blair's designs for the famous Disney theme parks attraction, "It's a Small World"!

Babies and toddlers will delight in the bold illustrations and touching the fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my... books are designed to be shared and support sensory and language development.

Don't forget to spot the little white mouse as they explore this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands.
 

Written by a child psychologist, this adorable touch-and-feel book introduces children to the concept of being afraid and offers tips on how to conquer the things that can make them feel fearful.

Recognizing and dealing with emotions is an important part of a child's development, and this tactile touch-and-feel book is an excellent introduction to the concept of feeling afraid.

Written by a child psychologist who specializes in children's emotions, Scared Puppy explores how Puppy feels when fear takes over, and offers tips on how to overcome that fear. Young children--and Puppy--learn that many times, things aren't quite so scary after all! Includes a child-safe mirror so children can see exactly how they look when they are feeling brave!

Meet all of Bluey's friends in this adorable tabbed board book! 

Get to know Mackenzie, Snickers, Coco, and more! This sturdy tabbed board book is perfect for Bluey fans.

Lots of fun with cars in this board book that's perfect for little hands to explore.Vroom, vroom. Turn the shaped pages and join in with all the noises the car makes as it travels through town, along the busy road, over the zebra crossing, and down the hill to Granny's house!

A big dog and a little dog count ten things they are grateful for, but being together is always number one.

We're counting our blessings one by one. How many will there be? Let's count together, just us two, and very soon we'll see.
In this affirming story, beloved children's book creator Emma Dodd combines a counting element with a celebration of all that is important in life. From a home full of love to the blue sky above, little ones will be reassured by the reminder of everything they have to be thankful for.

This fresh and friendly book about diversity presents the message that every person on Earth belongs, no matter what our differences may be, and features padded, shiny fabric; peek-through pages; die cuts throughout; and a shiny cloth rainbow at the end that shows through the front cover.

Feeling accepted and included is incredibly important in a child’s social emotional development. This touching, accessible board book about diversity presents the message that we ALL belong, no matter what our differences are. Rhyming text, peek-through pages, die cuts throughout, and a shiny cloth rainbow at the end that shows through the front cover make this the perfect book to celebrate individuality in an uplifting and accessible way for the youngest readers.

With a touch-and-feel element on each spread, this sweet board book introduces readers to Little Bulldozer, Little Tow Truck, Little Steamroller, and their friends as they settle down for bedtime.
 

A heartwarming "I Love You" book for kids who love trucks.

Sometimes kids--and little trucks--need to be reassured of a parent's love. In I Love You, Little Truck, Big Truck loves Little Truck with a full heart--but Little Truck can't help but wonder. "Little Truck smiled, then it sank to a frown. / 'But what about times I might let you down? / Like when I spill oil or get grease on the rugs. / Even then, will you give me your kisses and hugs?" In a heartwarming exchange featuring favorite construction trucks, Big Truck shows how a parent's love overcomes oil spills, cement, and even the deepest of holes. Adorable illustrations from Natasha Mollins complement the simple, rhyming text to convey an endearing message that kids will want to hear--and feel--again and again.

Sloth wants to nap. Rabbit doesn't. Who will win in the end? For every parent who's struggled to get their child to nap, But First, We Nap is a hilarious book to replace the naptime wrestle. Funny illustrations depict Rabbit upping his antics while the ever-patient sloth repeats, "But first, we nap." Finally worn out, Rabbit gives in, and the pair—and hopefully your child—snuggle and nod off. The perfect book for nap time!

A sturdy lift-the-flap board book filled with fun surprises! Based on the award-winning animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

Keepy Uppy, Magic Asparagus, Featherwand, and more! Every day is filled with fun surprises with Bluey and her family! This lift-the-flap board book is perfect for fans of Bluey!

Encourage your bright baby or toddler to make their mark with this adorably pun-tastic book!

Celebrate your remarkable little one, the highlight of your life, with a new addition from the USA Today bestselling series! Combining adorable illustrations of popular school and craft supplies with charming rhymes and inspiring messages of love and encouragement, this punny and heartfelt board book is just the write gift to share with someone you love.

My First Brain Quest: First Words: Science Around Us introduces baby to more than 100 STEM-related vocabulary words in their world—in the backyard, at the doctor's office, at the beach. In addition to labeled illustrated objects, each spread has questions to encourage dialogue between caregiver and child, and captions that provide age-appropriate context for foundational science concepts such as how our bodies work, where rain comes from, and how living things grow. And don't forget to find the friendly mouse hiding in every scene!

“Crunch crunch crunch. Teeth are strong and sharp. Crunch crunch crunch. Teeth can help you chew. But teeth are not for biting. Ouch! Biting hurts.” Sooner or later, almost all young children will bite someone—a friend, a parent, a sibling. This upbeat, colorful, virtually indestructible book helps prevent biting and teaches positive alternatives.

The companion to our best-selling Hands Are Not for Hitting Board Book, Teeth Are Not for Biting gives reasons why children might want to bite. Little mouths feel sore when new teeth come in; sometimes kids bite when they’re hungry, tired, cranky, frustrated, angry, bored, distressed, or seeking attention. Author Elizabeth Verdick suggests positive things children can do instead of biting: chew a chewy toy, drink a cold drink, get a hug, tell a grown-up. This book also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.

 
Hunting for buried treasure, Mole unearths a twig. It's not much use to him, but a bird flying by wants it for a nest. When he discovers a shell, Mole gives it to Snail for a cozy home. Happy to share, Mole keeps digging, and uncovers—another hole, with another little mole in it. A new friend—what a treasure indeed.
 
Brightly colored illustrations enhance this simple story about friendship, sharing, and perseverance, created by husband and wife team Jane and Will Hillenbrand. Perfect for sharing with your own treasured friends, this is an ideal read-aloud for emerging readers.
 

The classic story of “The Princess and the Pea” gets a fresh twist in this Russian spin on the beloved fairy tale!

The classic tale of a princess and a pea gets a fresh twist in this fourth book of the Once Upon a World board book series. With Russia as the backdrop, and stunning artwork from illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova, whose art style draws from Russian folklore, this is the same beloved story but it’s totally reimagined.

Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we all know and love. Because these tales are for everyone, everywhere.

Fans of the hit preschool show CoComelon can get ready for bedtime with JJ with this interactive touch-and-feel novelty book based on the popular CoComelon song, “Yes, Yes, Bedtime!”

Follow JJ along in his bedtime routine from brushing his teeth to taking a bath to getting into bed for story time! Little ones can see the shiny bath time bubbles, feel JJ’s soft pajamas, and more in this novelty format.
 

Learning manners is an important life skill. We Can Be Thankful presents in an approachable, toddler-friendly way a variety of situations where children explore when it's appropriate to express gratitude--and learn ways to return the favor! In this simple story set at a playground, each spread introduces a new situation that encourages one to be thankful.

• Toddlers will love to explore the sturdy, colorful board pages that show how to take turns, be helpful, share, show compassion, offer a compliment, and celebrate one another.
• This sweet story is a reminder that we share the same world, and when we show appreciation and thoughtfulness for others, life for everyone is even sweeter!

Turn the wheel and take a ride with this interactive steering wheel-shaped book for eager baby drivers.

Beep beep! Zoom! Get behind the wheel of a speedy race car as it flies around the track. With sturdy handles on each page for babies and parents to grab and steer, this rollicking, rhyming board book makes it easy and fun to take the wheel and win the race!

* INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE: Each page features steering wheel handles and an interactive dashboard so parents and babies can follow along with an exciting ride in a race car!
* GREAT TO READ ALOUD: With simple, rhyming text and a story that encourages interactivity, this book is a perfect lap read.
* COLORFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Bright, cheerful art will keep little ones engaged and smiling along the ride.
* STURDY: Rounded corners and sturdy handles are ideal for little hands to grab and hold.
 

Meet the happy babies as they blow kisses to their nearest and dearest. Lift the flaps to make the babies move and encourage little ones to join in, too. Celebrate the special bond between babies and their loved ones, just in time for Valentines Day.

Blowing a kiss is a a gesture that babies learn relatively early on and is an important part of bonding with their carers. This book brings the action to life and encourages little ones to do it too.

Potty time is cool with Pete the Kitty in this groovy lift-the-flap potty training board book!

Pete the Kitty walks toddlers through every groovy step for using the potty, from getting ready, to washing up--all leading up to one rockin' celebration!

Includes 20 flaps to lift and step-by-step instructions for using the potty.

Increase toddlers' confidence and success with this fun potty training book starring Pete the Kitty!

From beloved author-illustrator Eric Carle comes this brand-new interactive board book that features sweet text about baby love and touch-and-feel elements throughout!

You’re my little bear cub
Both playful and shy
You’re my little baby bird
Together we will fly

Loving parents throughout the animal kingdom dote on their little babies in this sweet novelty book perfect for showing a baby how they are loved, whether by a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other caring figure in a child’s life.

With Eric Carle’s classic and colorful artwork and tender text that rhymes, this book is a perfect addition to every Eric Carle collection!

Show your child or grandchild they will always be your little sweet pea with this heartwarming board book filled with sweet rhymes and adorable illustrations that celebrates the deep bond between you and your little one.

Featuring charming illustrations by Kit Chase of parent animals and their babies--kiss, cuddle, tickle, and rhyme your way through You're My Little Sweet Pea. This quick read is great for settling kids down for naptime or bedtime, and it is a great reminder to parents to slow down and just enjoy these precious moments with your little one.

If you enjoy books from authors like Nancy Tillman (On the Night You Were Born) and Sam McBratney (Guess How Much I Love You), then You're My Little Sweet Pea is the perfect book for you.

Little Sweet Pea, I love you.
From button nose to baby coo.
Squishy cheeks and sparkly eyes,
Pure delight and perfect size.
Tender feet and tiny toes,
Where they'll take you, no one knows.

You're My Little Sweet Pea:

• Is the ideal gift for a new baby, baby shower, new parents, baptism, birthday, or any occasion to show children how special they are and how much they are loved
• Shows all the wonderful moments shared between a parent or grandparent and their children and grandchildren
• Has a soft padded cover that overlays a sturdy board book that can stand up to repeated readings at home or in a school or daycare setting
• Has a cuddly and engaging cover adorned with spot gloss
• Provides unforgettable cuddle time for mothers, fathers, grandparents, and caregivers of children ages 0-4 years old

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite meals of the day: dinner!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for dinner! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive board book is the perfect way to introduce the concept of shapes. From triangular pizza slices to round veggie burgers to squiggly ramen, there's something everyone will enjoy. This book will become a staple in the kitchen for even the littlest food critic in training!

'The moose plays the cello. The deer, violin. And it's ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three, time to begin!' Destined to be a read-aloud favourite, Woodland Danceis the newest board book from Sandra Boynton - a mystical, waltzing night-time counterpart to the upbeat, broad-daylight Barnyard Dance, the Boynton classic with over 4.7 million copies sold.



With a mesmerising rhythm and rich forest colours, Woodland Dance unfolds: by the light of the moon, a lone fox on a mountaintop gives her bugle a long, steady blow - summoning hedgehogs and frogs, raccoons and ducks, bears and moose, beavers and squirrels. Then, in a moonlit glade, in pairs and in families, they dance all night long to the music of The Woodland Dance Trio (boar flute, deer violin, moose cello.) And as dawn breaks, the animals wander off to bed as the Trio plays one last piece to welcome the sun. Such tenderness! Such a magical book to share with a magical child!


 

Beloved for more than 30 years, this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury celebrates the joys of an afternoon outdoors with family.

We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one.

Will you come too? Join a father and his four young children as they cross a field of tall, wavy grass, wade through a deep, cold river, struggle through swampy mud, find their way through a big, dark forest, fight through a whirling snowstorm, and enter finally enter a narrow, gloomy cave. What will they find there? You’ll have to read on to find out!

For more than thirty years readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favorite. Now fans of this timeless story from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury can celebrate and share with this keepsake board book edition that has an updated, colorized cover.

Ouch. Baby’s mouth feels funny. Something is happening, and it’s not just that a puddle of drool keeps escaping. There it is — a new tooth! And where there’s one, there are soon to be more. From discovering what’s good to bite (and what’s not) to mastering the art of the toothbrush, Baby’s dental adventure is sure to give little teething buddies something to chew on.

Bear can't reach the cake he's after--it's so far up, and he's so far down! Will his friends be able to help?

Toddlers will be drawn in by repetition, opposites, humor, and an unexpected twist in this board book story about Bear's quest to reach a cake on a windowsill that is so far up! A cast of friendly animals--who are all so far down--try to help bear reach the desired cake. But what happens when a child swoops in with other plans? Short, simple, and memorable, this board book offers a satisfying story arc.

"A simple body scan exercise that adults and toddlers can do together to soothe themselves and get ready for sleep. One of four stylish board books in the Mindful Tots series, designed to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions"--

The bestselling Baby University book series that brought you ABCs of Space, Rocket Science for Babies, and Quantum Physics for Babies is expanding!

Empower children with this educational doctor book for kids so they can visit the doctor with courage and curiosity!

Every year, you go to the doctor's office to make sure your body is working like it should. A nurse and doctor will check almost every part of you. They want to make sure you stay happy and healthy. Written by leading medical experts, Cara and Jon Florance, this doctor's visit book will take the fear out of going to the doctor by breaking down what and why a doctor does what he or she does.

My Doctor's Visit is the perfect book for nurses to read and makes a wonderful addition to other special gifts for your little one, such as toy stethoscopes for kids, doctor kits for toddlers, and thermometers for babies. Give the gift of learning to your little one with this baby and toddler doctor book and help them feel confident about their next doctor's visit!

Every day is Mother’s Day as the inimitable Baby sings Mommy’s praises in a board book full of humor and heart.

Now we dance. Wiggle, wiggle.
I can make my mommy giggle!

Mommy gives hugs and kisses and says Baby’s belly is delicious. She makes spaghetti that’s yummy and cleans Baby’s face and tummy. Then it’s off to the park to play hide-and-seek . . . where’s Mommy? Simple (and silly) pleasures abound in this Baby’s-eye celebration of a beloved mommy.

A new book in the Little White Fish series, which has sold over 600,000 copies in twenty countries!

Everything in the sea is beautiful. Little Goldfish adores the coral. And Little Starfish loves the seashells.
But what does Little White Fish think is the most beautiful of all?

A simple and sweet book about beautiful things and beautiful friendship. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child's world.

At Clavis, our focus is on what's best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

Introduce little ones to colors and words in this bold and graphic board book by illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster.

Little sock, smiley fox.

What other red things can you see?
And where is Brown Bear?

In this colorful and sophisticated board book, children will be introduced to bold, vibrant images, such as red socks, orange starfish, yellow bees, green frogs, blue whales, purple kites, and more! Die-cuts on each page slowly reveal Brown Bear and also turn into a rainbow-colored flower on the last spread!

Praise for Jane Foster’s ABC and Jane Foster’s 123:

“Both titles are stunningly simple, but Foster is able to create some truly arresting images here, making both books pleasurable repeat reads. A fetching and effective introduction to the world of numbers.” —Starred Kirkus Reviews review

“It’s a book that style-minded parents and kids can appreciate equally.” —Starred Publisher’s Weekly review

“This unusually attractive counting board book from the British illustrator and textile designer Jane Foster shows off her style in a way that will catch – and hold – the eye of grown-ups and younger children alike.” —New York Times Children’s Board Book roundup review

Textile artist, Jane Foster, makes toys and prints that appear throughout the world in iconic design publications and stores. Her retro-inspired designs have a strong Scandinavian influence and are set to become instant classics. With their vibrant, strong and cheerful look, these beautifully produced books make perfect gifts for a new baby or first birthday.

Infants can discover big and small things with images in the opposing colours of black, white and red.

Big Girl Panties! features a light, positive approach to motivate toddlers to become toilet trained. What could be more rewarding for a little girl than wearing big girl panties, just like mommy? Adult caregivers and toddlers alike will love the snappy, rhyming text and colorful, hip illustrations. Valeria Petrone's stylized artwork ensures that this commercial yet heartwarming book will have a special place on little girls' favorite bookshelves. Soon they'll all be saying, "Bye, bye diapers!"

It's classic Boynton, supersized! Barnyard Dance! is available as a lap-sized board book. With their appealing format and sturdy board construction, Boynton Lap Books are easy for little fingers to grasp, and are the perfect size for big people to read aloud during story time. The colorful illustrations positively pop on the large pages. Kids will twirl with the pig, spin with the chickens, and trot with the turkey in Barnyard Dance!

Learn about the opposites in Baby’s world in this interactive photographic board book!
 
This bright, playful board book introduces sets of opposites for babies to identify, from up and down to quiet and noisy! Each pair of concepts is demonstrated with fun photographs of young ones, making for an adorable read. And Baby Up, Baby Down is perfect for bedtime, with an ending that will settle Baby off to sleep.