
Board Books:

Guess How Much I Love You
Sam McBratney
How much does Little Nutbrown Hare love his daddy? And how much does Big Nutbrown Hare love him back? The cherished tale of boundless affection is ready for boundless sharing in a durable board-book edition for the younger set.

The Big Blue Box includes:
Moo, Baa, La La La!
A to Z
Doggies
Blue Hat, Green Hat
Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages, and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?
Eric Carle
A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck–all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle’s flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin’s singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.

Pat the Bunny
Dorothy Kunhardt
As nostalgic as they come, Pat the Bunny has been a favorite for generations. There’s the peekaboo cloth, fragrant flowers, Daddy’s scratchy beard—and of course the fuzzy bunny! Introduce a new generation to this favorite title at your next shower.

Baby Touch and Feel: Animals
DK
With the high-quality photographs DK is known for and touch-and-feel elements like fur and bumps, this book is engaging for new readers and anyone who learns through touch. And don’t bunnies make anything better? Even spit up at midnight?

First 100 Words
Priddy Baby
Beloved child educator Roger Priddy’s classic First 100 Words is now a padded board book introducing 100 essential first words and pictures
Your little one will soon learn some essential first words and pictures with this bright board book. There are 100 color photographs to look at and talk about, and 100 simple first words to read and learn, too. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold.
Great Read Alouds:

Read to Your Baby Every Day
Rachel Williams
Encourage parents to start reading with their kids early. Newborns might not seem interested, but they won’t mind the extra cuddles, and it will lay the groundwork for a lifetime of reading. This book includes 30 classic nursery rhymes and illustrations that will put parents and baby at ease immediately.

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Sherri Duskey Rinker
From the first rhyming line to the last, this book is a satisfying bedtime poem that is perfect for truck-obsessed littles. The sophisticated writing will make it a book new parents look forward to reading again and again and again.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
If there’s one book every baby should know, it’s this classic. Little fingers can wiggle along as they watch everyone’s favorite green caterpillar becomes a beautiful butterfly. Along the way, kiddos will also learn the days of the week and how to count.

The Monster at the End of this Book
Grover
By all accounts, this book is a favorite among toddlers and adults alike. Generations will recall their first time reading along as lovable, furry old Grover begs the reader not to turn the page . . . for a monster is at the end of the book! But, of course, the monster is none other than Grover himself. A classic, not to be missed.

Sheep in a Jeep
Nancy Shaw
A flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in this rhyming picture book. “The bright-colored pencil drawings and lean text make this a great choice for preschool storytimes, as well as for beginning readers who want a funny story.

If you give a mouse a cookie.
Laura Joffe Numeroff
This book is a great first introduction to Mouse, the star of the If You Give series and a perennial favorite among children. And with its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is perfect for beginning readers and story time!
If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he’ll ask for a glass of milk. He’ll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn’t have a milk mustache, and then he’ll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim…

Harold and the Purple Crayon
Crockett Johnson
One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.
Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Dr Seuss
From counting to opposites to Dr. Seuss’s signature silly rhymes, this book has everything a beginning reader needs! Meet the bumpy Wump and the singing Ying, and even the winking Yink who drinks pink ink. The silly rhymes and colorful cast of characters will have every child giggling from morning to night.
From near to far
from here to there,
funny things are everywhere.