How Do You Make a Baby Smile?


Philemon Sturges - 2007
    Wiggle your ear! Play peekaboo! Make a face!And join dozens of friendly animals--plus one very patient older sister--as they use their best tricks to make their babies smile, laugh, coo, and grin.With a simple rhyming text by Philemon Sturges and bright, bold illustrations by Bridget Strevens-Marzo, "How Do You Make a Baby Smile?" is the perfect book for babies and all those who love them!

See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book


Ellie Boultwood - 2018
    This sturdy board book, with bright photgraphs of happy babies, is specially designed to stimulate curiosity through sensory play. Each page has a colorful picture activity that invites baby to touch and explore. There are raised textures to feel, finger trails to follow, and a shiny mirror to look in to. Can they follow the swirl on the snail's shell. Can they tap the drum?As your baby grows, See, Touch, Feel will help your child develop language recognition and motor skills, as they learn to interact with the book in new ways. With lots to explore together, See, Touch, Feel is an ideal first book to share with your baby.

Eyes, Nose, Fingers, and Toes


Judy Hindley - 1999
    Readers are invited to join in the fun of learning all the moves our bodies are able to make--and how, for instance, lips can be made small for kissing or stretched wide for a smile, while arms can go up and down, side to side, and can reach out to hug those we love. Judy Hindley's jaunty text and Brita Granstrom's playful illustrations are perfect for children as they begin to discover the wonders of their bodies and the joy of learning to move.

The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin


Sonali Fry - 2014
    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!

Bunny Roo, I Love You


Melissa Marr - 2015
      The world can seem like a big, bewildering place for new babies—fortunately, their mamas know just how to soothe and comfort them. Through enchanting scenes portraying all kinds of mama animals looking out for their little ones, the mother in this story reassures her baby, and young children everywhere, that their caretakers will always love them and keep them safe. This beautiful picture book has the feel of a classic and its heartwarming premise should make it a family favorite.

Peekaboo Kisses


Barney Saltzberg - 2002
    A perfect gift for babies and toddlers! Peekaboo! What's hiding behind those paws? Why, it's something woolly, something fluffy, something fuzzy, and something squeaky . . . a colorful menagerie of playful animals, each eager to be covered with kisses. With flaps to lift, a squeaker to press, and a peek-at-yourself mirror at the end, this touchable, smoochable book is is loaded with fun, surprises, and, of course, plenty of kisses.

What a Wonderful World


Bob Thiele - 2014
    Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, beautiful art, this book is sure to be a hit. Perfect for sharing!

Cat Nap


Toni Yuly - 2016
    If only he could find a good resting place to hide from playful (and wide awake) Kitten!Opposites and hide-and-seek make this a fun story for nap time -- or anytime.

Sleepyheads


Sandra J. Howatt - 2014
    The sun has set, and sleepyheads all across the land are tucked into their cozy beds.Rabbit is snoozing in the weeds, and Duck is snuggled in the reeds.Bear is nestled in his cave, and Otter is rocking on a wave.But there's one little sleepyhead who's not in his bed.Where, oh where, could he be?This sweet, snuggly, and silly bedtime book with irresistible illustrations is sure to prepare little ones for a cozy night's sleep.

Who Will You Be?


Andrea Pippins - 2020
    Will her little one be curious like Grandpa and adventurous like Auntie Amina? Compassionate like Amy and joyful like cousin Curlena? Moving from family members and then into the wider community, she muses about which attributes her child will possess. A perfect gift for a baby shower, birthday, or graduation. Who Will You Be? features gorgeous artwork and gentle words that celebrate childhood and is an ode to the power of our village--and a reminder that every child is uniquely wonderful.

Every Little Thing: Based on the Song 'Three Little Birds' by Bob Marley


Cedella Marley Booker - 2012
    Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. This upbeat story reminds children that the sun will always come out after the rain and mistakes are easily forgiven with a hug. Every family will relate to this universal story of one boy who won't let anything get him down, as long as he has the help of three very special little birds. Including all the lyrics of the original song plus new verses, this cheerful book will bring a smile to faces of all ages—because every little thing's gonna be all right!

Pride Colors


Robin Stevenson - 2019
    The profound message of this delightful board book is you are free to be yourself; you'll always be loved.Celebrated author Robin Stevenson ends the book with an explanation of the meaning behind each color in the Pride flag.

I Love You, Little Pumpkin!


Sandra Magsamen - 2010
    Babies will giggle at all of the adorably costumed little ones and squeal with delight when a surprise mirror reveals who is loved most of all!

I Heart You


Meg Fleming - 2016
    But they also need Mom and Dad’s reassurance and snuggles. With her spare, lyrical text, debut author Meg Fleming captures the exuberance, the affection, and the tender push-and-pull of life with a child. And illustrator Sarah Jane Wright’s evocative illustrations infuse the story with generous helpings of warmth and love.

Antiracist Baby


Ibram X. Kendi - 2020
    Providing the language necessary to begin critical conversations at the earliest age, Antiracist Baby is the perfect gift for readers of all ages dedicated to forming a just society.