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I’ve been trying to put together a list of favorite books for babies, and was hoping to have some input from others. I realized that a lot of ours are pretty typical, so any that are off the beaten path are very much appreciated. I’m specifically looking for books that appeal to babies 0-12 months. I know there are tons of other picture books that are great for the toddler and preschool set.
Here’s what I have so far:
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin
- Peek-a Who? by Nina Laden
- Happy baby/Priddy books series with real pictures (there are lots of good ones)
- Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton
- Where is Baby’s Belly Button? by Karen Katz (tons of good ones by her with this same lift-the-flap idea, but this is our favorite)
- Ten Wriggly, Wiggly Caterpillars by Debbie Tarbett
- Trains by Byron Barton
- Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? by Dr. Seuss
- Horns to Toes by Sandry Boynton
- Another Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone (we have the original, too, but the one with Elmo is SP’s favorite)
- Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
- More, More, More said the Baby by Vera B. WIlliams
- Quick as a Cricket by Audrey Wood
Good night books:
- Goodnight, Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
- Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton
- Fish Kisses by Marianne Richmond
Other suggestions?
>Will you be adding music as well? Sesame Street's Ladybug YouTube is good as well as I like elephants. Still looking for a good one of Cookie as big as my head!