Staff Picks
Great Books for Babies
- Morgan R.
- Monday, April 30, 2018
Collection
Your baby is born with 1 billion unconnected brain neurons. Much of his brain development and those developing connections depend on the sensory experiences he has in his early years, and the language he hears. The best way to help develop his brain, his understanding of language, and an appreciation for high quality art is to introduce him to books as soon as he is born. The best news? You can check out 60 books with your Richland Library card!
My Very First Mother Goose
Published in 1996
A collection of more than sixty nursery rhymes including "Hey Diddle, Diddle," "Pat-a-Cake," "Little Jack Horner," and "Pussycat, Pussycat."
My House
Published in 2016
"Jim the cat describes his favorite places inside and outside his house" Provided by publisher.
Stanley the Builder
Published in 2014
"What a job for Stanley--he's building a house for his friend, Myrtle. He will need his digger and his bulldozer and his cement mixer. He will also need his friend, Charlie to help. But will they manage to build the whole house?"-- Provided by publisher.
Stanley the Mailman
Published in 2016
"It's going to be a busy day for Stanley! He gets up early to sort through all of the mail in his post office. Then he sets off through town to deliver it all. Myrtle, Little Woo, and Charlie all receive exciting gifts and letters. But will everyone be happy with what's in Stanley's mail bag?"-- Provided by publisher.
Everyone is Yawning
Published in 2016
"It’s time for bed! The kitten yawns. Look. I think it is tired. All the little animals yawn. And the little kid? Does the little kid yawn too? You’ll find out as you lift-the-flaps in this surprising book. A sleepytime book filled with tired animals and friendly flaps"--Amazon.com.
Big Bear Little Chair
Published in 2015
In pictures and simple text the book presents unexpected opposites, like a big zebra sweeping with a little broom, or a big lion riding in a tiny wagon.
Marc Brown's Playtime Rhymes
A Treasury for Families to Learn and Play Together.
Published in 2013
A lively collection of the artist's 20 favorite read-and-play-along finger rhymes complements such entries as "The Itsy-Bitsy Spider" and "I'm a Little Teapot" with pictorial instructions for correlating finger movements.
Goodnight Moon
Published in 2005
Before going to sleep, a little rabbit says goodnight to his bedroom, and all of his familiar possessions, as his big, green bedroom slowly darkens, in a bigger version of the enduring classic.
My Very First Book of Animal Homes
Published in 2006
Upper and lower halves of divided pages can be turned separately, to match various animal homes with the domestic or wild animals that live in them.
My Very First Book of Animal Sounds
Published in 2006
Upper and lower halves of divided pages can be turned separately, to match sounds with the animals that make them.
Today is Monday
Published in 2001
Each day of the week brings a new food, until on Sunday all the world's children can come and eat it up.
I [love] Dad with the Very Hungry Caterpillar
Published in 2018
The very hungry caterpillar shows appreciation, and love, for all the things fathers do for their children.
My First Peek-a-boo Animals
Published in 2017
Describes such animals as an elephant, a turtle, a horse, and a frog, and invites readers to lift a flap on the opposing page to reveal the animal.
Plane
Published in 1995
A child describes the sights from an airplane, including "rivers twist," "mountains tall," and "clouds white."
Train
Published in 2017
Rhyming text and illustrations depict the sights and sounds of a train ride.
Colors
Published in 2013
This book explores different colors using simple, raised die-cut shapes on a left-hand page mirrored in the scooped-out forms of the right.
Stack the Cats
Published in 2017
Cats of all shapes and sizes scamper, yawn, and stretch across the pages of this playful counting book. And every now and then, some of them pile into the purrfect cat stack!
Baby Cakes
Published in 2017
The sibling duo from Hat On, Hat Off are back in another household adventure, exploring and playing in the kitchen. These little ones know baking is hard work and messy work, but it sure is fun. Put on an apron, gather ingredients, measure the flour try to keep kitty off the counter! Wash sticky fingers, and let mommy put the cakes in the oven. Waiting is the hardest part, but time flies for these playmates whose patience is rewarded with more than just baby cakes.
Where's Spot?
A Lift-the Flap Book
Published in 2000
Anxious that he hasn't eaten his supper, Spot's mother finds seven other, more exotic, animals hiding in the house before she finds Spot.
Black on White
Published in 1993
Black illustrations against a white background depict such objects as an elephant, butterfly, and leaf.
Where is Baby's Beach Ball?
A Lift-the-flap Book
Published in 2009
Little ones will love lifting the large, sturdy flaps in this summer-themed board book as they search for Baby's beach ball. Where could it be? Children will discover sparkly foil objects under the flaps until at last they find Baby's beach ball!
Where Is Baby's Yummy Tummy?
A Karen Katz Lift-the-flap Book.
Published in 2011
A rhyming text and flaps illustrate parts of the baby's body.
Please, Baby, Please
By Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee ; Illustrated by Kadir Nelson.
Published in 2002
A toddler's antics keep his mother busy as she tries to feed him, watch him on the playground, give him a bath, and put him to bed.
Diggers Go
Published in 2013
Come to the construction site and read about the eight construction vehicles that rumble and boom their way through this book.
Welcome Little One
A Lost Letter to You
Published in 2015
"For parents, the arrival of a newborn child is an event that offers the promise of never-ending love. Filled with lively illustrations and heartfelt rhyming text, Welcome Little One allows parents and children to celebrate and cherish their bond."--Amazon.com.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Published in 2012
Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them. On board pages.
Bathtime for Little Rabbit
Published in 2017
Encourages readers to interact with the story by helping a little rabbit go through the steps of taking a bath.
Twinkle, Twinkle ABC
A Mixed-up, Mashed-up Melody
Published in 2017
A mash up of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and the "Alphabet Song," introduces readers to the alphabet in a whimsical manner designed to entertain them until it is time to sleep.
Yum Yum Dim Sum
Published in 2003
Easy-to-read rhyming text introduces children to the varied Chinese foods called "dim sum," which means a little bit of heart.
The Itsy-bitsy Spider
Published in 1998
A duck watches as the itsy-bitsy spider goes up and down the water spout.
Cat Nap
Published in 2017
A high-spirited kitten does not want to settle down when a sleepy cat declares it is naptime.
Night Owl
Published in 2016
A baby owl flies through the night, listening carefully to different sounds as he tries to find Mommy Owl.