Baby & Board Books
First Stories: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas is the perfect introduction for young children to Clement Clarke Moore's popular poem.
Push, pull, and slide the pages to see reindeer magically flying through the sky, sugarplum fairies dancing and stockings filling up with presents. This well-loved poem is beautifully imagined for a new generation by illustrator Miriam Bos. Little ones can collect more books in the First Stories series, including A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, and Snow White.
Now in board book format, adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs!
One love, one heart, let's get together and feel all right: Adapted from Bob Marley's timeless hit song, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. It's a testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts. Now available as a children's board book that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to learn about diversity, teamwork, and love. MARLEY FAMILY CONNECTION: This vibrant picture book is adapted by Cedella Marley, the oldest child of legendary musician Bob Marley, who has dedicated herself to keeping her father's message and memory alive. DIVERSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS: Filled with upbeat illustrations and lyrical text that celebrate diversity and unity, One Love makes a terrific read-aloud for families or classrooms with its empowering message that kindness makes us strong. BEST KIDS' BOOK SERIES: Fans of Every Little Thing and Get Up, Stand Up will love this modern take on the uplifting song One Love. Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians seeking engaging books that teach diversity and working together through song Gift for baby shower, birthday, Valentine's Day, or any occasion that celebrates love Fans of all the titles in the Bob Marley book series and musical adaptations for kids like All You Need is Love and What a Wonderful World
One love, one heart, let's get together and feel all right: Adapted from Bob Marley's timeless hit song, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. It's a testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts. Now available as a children's board book that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to learn about diversity, teamwork, and love. MARLEY FAMILY CONNECTION: This vibrant picture book is adapted by Cedella Marley, the oldest child of legendary musician Bob Marley, who has dedicated herself to keeping her father's message and memory alive. DIVERSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS: Filled with upbeat illustrations and lyrical text that celebrate diversity and unity, One Love makes a terrific read-aloud for families or classrooms with its empowering message that kindness makes us strong. BEST KIDS' BOOK SERIES: Fans of Every Little Thing and Get Up, Stand Up will love this modern take on the uplifting song One Love. Perfect for:
Award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator Emily Gravett follows a group of playful cats as they turn a mess of color into an engaging display of art and text. Follow the lives of ten kittens as they playfully pounce, bat, and swat while their mother sleeps. Buckets of paint quickly turn the kittens--and their sleeping mother--into brilliant works of art. When mama cat wakes up, playtime turns into bath time. Full of playful and engaging art, this inventive tale creates page after page of spot-the-difference fun perfect for repeat reading. Now in new board book format!
Fans of cars and trucks can count down from ten to one as they follow ten construction vehicles on a busy workday. This sturdy board book is perfect for the youngest readers! Ten little construction trucks excited for the day.
They can't wait to get to work, but something's in their way! On each page of this exciting board book, young readers can count down construction vehicles from ten to one. Along the way, they'll learn about different machines on a construction site, such as bulldozers, rollers, forklifts, and concrete mixers. With action on every page, this is the perfect book to read aloud with your little vehicle fan. Also available:
10 Little Tractors
10 Little Excavators
10 Little Race Cars
They can't wait to get to work, but something's in their way! On each page of this exciting board book, young readers can count down construction vehicles from ten to one. Along the way, they'll learn about different machines on a construction site, such as bulldozers, rollers, forklifts, and concrete mixers. With action on every page, this is the perfect book to read aloud with your little vehicle fan. Also available:
10 Little Tractors
10 Little Excavators
10 Little Race Cars
Fans of cars and trucks books such as Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site can count down from ten to one as they follow busy excavators during their working day. 10 little excavators wake up with the sun. Can't wait to work--Vrooom! Now it's time for fun. With each page-turn of this sturdy, action-packed board book, young readers can count all the hard-working diggers from ten down to one. Along the way, they'll learn all the things these mighty construction vehicles do--digging, clearing, smoothing, and smashing. With noisy words to read aloud on every page, this is a perfect board book for all little vehicle and construction fans. Also available:
10 Little Tractors
10 Little Race Cars
10 Little Construction Trucks
10 Little Tractors
10 Little Race Cars
10 Little Construction Trucks
Fans of cars and trucks can count down from ten to one as they follow ten classic race cars zooming around the track. This sturdy board book is perfect for the youngest readers! Ten little race cars ready to compete.
Time for some fun--Brummmm! Crowd is on their feet. It's the car race of the century! On each page of this action-packed board book, young readers can count down race cars from ten to one. Along the way, motorsport fans will spot cars inspired by some of the legends of the history of racing, including the Porsche 917, Lancia Stratos, McLaren MP4/4, and Bugatti Type 35. With noisy words on every page, this is the perfect book to read aloud with your little race car fan. Also available:
10 Little Tractors
10 Little Excavators
10 Little Construction Trucks
Time for some fun--Brummmm! Crowd is on their feet. It's the car race of the century! On each page of this action-packed board book, young readers can count down race cars from ten to one. Along the way, motorsport fans will spot cars inspired by some of the legends of the history of racing, including the Porsche 917, Lancia Stratos, McLaren MP4/4, and Bugatti Type 35. With noisy words on every page, this is the perfect book to read aloud with your little race car fan. Also available:
10 Little Tractors
10 Little Excavators
10 Little Construction Trucks
A tongue-in-cheek board book with characters and terms that every bibliophile wants to teach to the next generation, with colorful illustrations by Kyle Kershner You have a stack of unread books, but you still keep buying new ones. Your ideal evening would be spent reading on a cozy chair. And you know the book is ALWAYS better than the movie. Congratulations--you're a bookworm, and it's your job to ensure the little ones you care about grow up to love books just as much as you do. Curated by bookworm Stephanie Campisi, author of Quacks Like a Duck, this collection of bookish words is the perfect addition to any home library. With references to classic and contemporary literature, adult and children's books, 100 First Words for Little Bookworms is the ultimate collection of words every book lover should know from a young age.
Broadway babies, it's never too early to learn about the great women of American musical theater! From Audra McDonald to Liza with a "Z," this is a showstopping alphabet board book featuring your favorite leading ladies of the Broadway stage. Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway's legendary leading ladies. Start with "A" for six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, then sing and dance your way through the alphabet with beloved entertainers like Carol Channing, Angela Lansbury, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Lea Salonga, and Liza Minnelli! With their signature voices and iconic roles, these talented women have created some of the greatest moments in musical theater history. Broadway fans and theater lovers everywhere will give a standing ovation to this one-of-a-kind tribute full of toe-tapping rhymes, with illustrations as bright and beautiful as the shining lights on any marquee.
Rising star Joe Todd-Stanton brings his unique, modern illustration style to an inversion of the classic Aesop Fable of The Lion and the Mouse, as Julian the Mouse learns that sometimes, having a friend over for dinner can be just the right amount of variety in your day. When the fox tries to sneak into Julian's burrow for a tasty bite of mouse, it finds itself stuck headfirst in Julian's front door! At first alarmed and wary, they soon find themselves having a lovely dinner together, and it's not long before each realizes that they have found in the other a lifelong friend.
Give the gift of kindness this Halloween with this sweet ABC's board book where every letter is a lesson in kindness. Join a parade of cute animals in costumes as they discover how to spread joy and generosity on this spooky night. A is for adventure on this special, spooky night.
B is for "Boo!"--giving everyone a fright! Little ones can learn their ABCs with this board book that's part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series. With shiny foil on the cover, it's a wonderful gift for those celebrating spooky season! Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters in costume--including a black cat, bats, and friendly spiders--and showcasing moments of generosity during Halloween, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering kindness in the youngest readers. For other Books of Kindness, look for:
ABCs of Kindness ABCs of Love 123s of Kindness 123s of Thankfulness Happiness Is a Rainbow Friendship Is Forever ABCs of Love for Mom ABCs of Love for Dad ABCs of Kindness at Christmas
B is for "Boo!"--giving everyone a fright! Little ones can learn their ABCs with this board book that's part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series. With shiny foil on the cover, it's a wonderful gift for those celebrating spooky season! Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters in costume--including a black cat, bats, and friendly spiders--and showcasing moments of generosity during Halloween, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering kindness in the youngest readers. For other Books of Kindness, look for:
Making Dad feel loved is as easy as A-B-C with this sweet board book that fosters social emotional development--the perfect gift to celebrate Father's Day all year long! A is for awesome--our dads are number one!
B is for bringing us lots of family fun.
C is for captain--Dad always knows the way. Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters and showcasing everyday moments of love between father and child, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering social emotional development. And with shiny foil on the cover, it's a dazzling way to show Dad just how special he is! Learn your ABCs while celebrating Dad with this irresistibly illustrated board book that's part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series. Look for ABCs of Kindness, ABCs of Kindness at Christmas, ABCs of Love, ABCs of Love for Mom, 123s of Kindness, 123s of Thankfulness, Happiness Is a Rainbow, and Friendship Is Forever to complete the set!
B is for bringing us lots of family fun.
C is for captain--Dad always knows the way. Featuring an adorable cast of animal characters and showcasing everyday moments of love between father and child, this rhyming board book is a great tool for fostering social emotional development. And with shiny foil on the cover, it's a dazzling way to show Dad just how special he is! Learn your ABCs while celebrating Dad with this irresistibly illustrated board book that's part of the bestselling Books of Kindness series. Look for ABCs of Kindness, ABCs of Kindness at Christmas, ABCs of Love, ABCs of Love for Mom, 123s of Kindness, 123s of Thankfulness, Happiness Is a Rainbow, and Friendship Is Forever to complete the set!
Fans of Chris Ferrie's ABCs of Space, ABCs of Physics, and General Relativity for Babies will love this introduction to science for babies and toddlers!
It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.
This alphabetical installment of the Baby University baby board book series is the perfect introduction to science for infants and toddlers. It makes a wonderful science baby gift for even the youngest scientist. Give the gift of learning to your little one at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond!
A is for Amoeba
B is for Bond
C is for Conductor
From amoeba to zygote, ABCs of Science is a colorfully simple introduction for babies--and grownups--to a new science concept for every letter of the alphabet. Written by an expert, each page in this baby and toddler science book features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little scientist.
If you're looking for the perfect STEAM book for teachers or science toys for babies, look no further! ABCs of Science offers fun early learning for your little scientist!
From the noble strength of Crazy Horse to the innovative genius of Steve Jobs, Adoptees Who Changed the World is a board book introduction to people who made a difference in the world-and who also happen to be adopted Simple text by Lorri Antosz Benson and adorable illustrations by Juanita Londoño-Gaviria teach young readers about the contributions of eight famous adoptees: George Washington Carver, Crazy Horse (Tashunca-Uitco), Nelson Mandela, Faith Hill, Steve Jobs, Jamie Foxx, Simone Biles, and Kristen Chenoweth. A quote from each hero is included on each spread, along with colorful, delightful artwork.
Cute Pups! Big Trucks! These three puppies must swap their beloved trucks in this original board book that's perfect for toddlers with big building dreams. Dig Dug, Puddles, and Cheddar have some very important work to do . . . but it seems absolutely impossible to drive some-puppy else's truck instead of their own beloved truck, but with a lot of teamwork, these pups just might be able to finish their task before snack time.
Children will learn the basics of mindful breathing along with their ABCs in this playful and interactive board book.
In Alphabreaths, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they'll want to come back to again and again. Each letter of the alphabet teaches a simple mindfulness or compassion-based practice to help kids focus their thoughts, hold positive feelings for others, express gratitude, and more. It's as easy as ABC! Kids will open their arms wide like jaws on Alligator Breath, take a big breath and sing "Laaa" on Voice Breath, and imagine blowing out birthday candles on Cake Breath. With Heart Breath and Wish Breath, they will remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others. Alphabreaths offers a meaningful introduction to mindfulness for children, all while keeping them delighted with imaginative inspiration and hours of fun.
The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family is now available in a sturdy board book edition. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own. In time for the tenth anniversary of And Tango Makes Three, this Classic Board Book edition is the perfect size for small hands.
In the sequel to reader favorite "Monster at the End of This Book," furry old Grover is still fearful of monsters--and he learns that there's another one at the end of this book! Just who is the monster at the end of this book?
Join Zookeeper Hu as he searches for a cheeky monkey in Hide and Seek Stories: At The Zoo. Slide the pages to find where the monkey is hiding and meet lots of other wild animals.
Bestselling illustrator Jo Lodge brings this funny animal tale to life with her signature bold illustrations and magical paper engineering. This book is perfect for reading with toddlers with things to talk about on every page while the slide and find mechanisms are fantastic for developing hand-eye co-ordination. Young children can play more hide and seek with Hide and Seek Stories: Under The Sea, Out In Space and On The Farm.
A rhythmic, meditative read-aloud about the extraordinary beauty found in babies' and toddlers' everyday moments, written by Stonewall and Newbery Award-winning author, Kyle Lukoff--now available as a board book!
A kiss, a blink, a dawn, a break.
A yawn, a peep, a stretch, awake!
From sunup to sundown, a young child's day is bursting with discovery and wonder-filled moments. Follow a day in the life of three diverse families and their little ones, as everyday moments like sharing breakfast and exploring the park are rendered full of love, exploration, joy, and wonder. Sparse, beautiful rhyming text from Newbery and Stonewall Award-winning author Kyle Lukoff is a rhythmic and poetic read-aloud perfect for any time of day, paired against luminous, tender illustrations from artist Nadia Alam.
Showcasing a diverse range of kids, and families that include same-sex parents, single parents, and multigenerational households, Awake, Asleep reflects our world with beauty and joy, rendering the simple moments in a young child's day as transformative, wonder-filled memories.
Now available in a sweet board book edition, this lyrical read-aloud is perfect for bedtime cuddles and cozy storytime all day long!
"A circular tale of family love with visual rewards. . . . There's no denying the joy in this book." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) B is for Baby. B is for Brother. B is for going to see Baba! One morning after breakfast, Baby's big brother is getting ready to take the basket of bananas all the way to Baba's bungalow in the next village. He'll have to go along the bumpy road, past the baobab trees, birds, and butterflies, and all the way over the bridge. But what he doesn't realize is that his very cute, very curious baby sibling has stowed away on his bicycle! Little ones learning about language will love sounding out the words in this playful, vibrantly illustrated story set in West Africa.
New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney create a joyful and beautiful ode to all bright brown baby boys -- the fifth title in our acclaimed Bright Brown Baby series!
Baby boy. Precious boy. Yes! You're a STAR!
A joyful, poetic celebration and ode to all bright brown baby boys. With bouncing, rhythmic text from New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney and tender, charming illustrations from Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney, this tender affirmation is the perfect way to rejoice and teach your child that they truly are a star!
This board book is part of the Bright Brown Baby publishing program, a celebration of Black and brown joy, babies, and families. And if you're looking for a gift-able picture book, be sure to also check out the beautiful picture book treasury, Bright Brown Baby, to read "Baby Boy, You're a Star!" alongside four more poems. Just-right for new and expectant parents, baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and more! This is a perfect addition to every child's growing Bright Brown Baby bookshelf!
Find your baby's face in this interactive lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every spread! One thing is for sure-- babies love mirrors! Peek behind durable card flaps featuring friendly animals to find yourself and your baby in four hidden mirrors. The large card flaps are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, and babies reach for these books again and again! Read Baby Faces with your little ones to: Enhance early mirror play Practice motor skills Develop imagination Stimulate creativity
Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic "Finger Family" rhyme! Other books in the series include: Baby Faces: Little Dog, Where Are You? Baby Faces: Little Bear, Where Are You? Baby Faces: Little Tiger, Where Are You? And more!
Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic "Finger Family" rhyme! Other books in the series include:
A new spin on the popular "Finger Family" rhyme, featuring large card flaps which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab! Babies will enjoy finding their own face on every spread and flipping through Ekaterina Trukhan's bright and cheerful savanna friends. A baby giraffe, hippopotamus, zebra and lion interact with readers throughout as they encourage babies to lift the flap and discover a hidden mirror on every spread, enhancing mirror play and development of facial recognition.
The Baby Loves Science board book series is big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. Baby loves strollers, cars, and other things that go! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores what makes vehicles move and what automotive engineers do. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well!