Let us accompany you on the whirlwind journey of Infant/Toddlerhood! We have a wealth of books and resources for you and your baby or toddler to check out. Our virtual RhymeTime program has songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for you to share and enjoy.
The most important goal in sharing books with infants and toddlers is to enjoy your shared time, so your child associates books with pleasure. Sharing books helps your child develop focus and self control, language, and the foundations for pre-literacy skills.
Little Blue Truck by
The original bestselling board book featuring everyone's favorite Little Blue Truck! Beep! Beep! Meet Blue. A muddy country road is no match for this little pick up--that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck. Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to do whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road. With a text full of truck sounds and animals noises to read aloud, here is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others. Includes free downloadable audio and party kit for even more fun! Don't miss Blue's bedtime ride in Good Night, Little Blue Truckand his trip to the city inLittle Blue Truck Leads the Way.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by
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 classic children's book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 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.
My House by
From the award-winning, bestselling picture book creator of My Car, My Bus, and My Bike comes what Booklist called "Another ideal read-aloud choice from Barton." Jim the cat takes a tour of the various rooms and objects in his house, introducing young children to the concept of home. A modern preschool classic. Using bright, simple illustrations and clean prose, Byron Barton deftly familiarizes young readers with the various rooms and important parts of a house in this companion to his critically acclaimed My Car, My Bike, and My Bus. Jim the cat leads readers through the bedroom, the kitchen--and even onto the roof--before his owner, Jane, comes home and makes his dinner. The rhythmic text and bright bold illustrations make this the perfect book for very young children and repeated readings. "Jim's abode is a welcome place for all who enter."--School Library Journal
My First Playtime by
Toddlers can explore the many toys that make playtime fun in this informational board book filled with labeled images of toy cars and trucks, dollhouse pieces, building blocks, dress-up fun, and more. My First: Playtime features bold, beautiful images that are labeled clearly, promoting early learning and language skills, and the pages are filled with the distinctive, iconic design of DK's My First series. Made with toddlers ages 0-2 in mind, the book's sturdy format is ideal for small hands to hold and carry. Whether read alone or with an adult, My First: Playtime encourages independent learning as preschoolers become familiar with timeless playtime favorites. Series Overview: This refresh of DK's most successful board books series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education. DK's iconic My First board book series not only provides a collection of educational information books that children can refer back to again and again, but also offers a first taste of independent learning.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by
THE all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? Including a special feature, die cuts, this beautiful board book edition, perfect for teaching the days of the week, offers readers an interactive experience. "The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book--and right into your child's heart..." --Mother's Manual "Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative..." --The New York Times Book Review
Moo Moo, Brown Cow by
In this playful picture book, young readers follow a curious kitten into a barnyard, where they are introduced to a host of baby animals and their mothers. As they move from cows to pigs to dogs to geese, children learn about colors and numbers.
Baby Signs for Bedtime by
It's as easy as waving bye-bye! Babies have a lot to say, even before they can actually speak familiar bedtime words like "sleepy" and "quiet." Baby Signs are simple gestures that allow babies and toddlers to communicate what they see, what they need, and even how they feel. Research has shown that Baby Signs decrease frustration and tantrums and help your baby talk sooner. When to begin: When your child starts to wave bye-bye. How to do it: Show your baby the sign and point to the picture. Always say the word as you make the sign. Improvise: Make up your own signs -- your baby probably will too!
Goodnight Moon by
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight. In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.
Wheels on the Bus by
Young readers will delight in this classic rhyme told with the help of beautiful illustrations.
Red, Blue, Yellow Shoe by
Photographs of common objects with the color of each object printed below introduce the reader to colors.
More More More, Said the Baby by
Share this Caldecott Honor-winning book with the little ones in your life. Vera B. Williams's tribute to babies and the people who love them is a happy celebration--you won't be able to stop smiling while reading the catchy refrains. Here are Little Guy, Little Pumpkin, and Little Bird. Their grownups love them. So will you! For lap time, classroom reading, or anytime, and for parents, teachers, grandparents, and anyone who enjoys chanting along "more more more" with babies. A good gift for a preschool library at home or school, and for baby showers. Shelve this alongside Moo Baa La La La, Giraffes Can't Dance, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
That's Not My Badger
A touchy-feely book with textures to touch and feel on every page, plus simple, repetitive text and bright, colorful illustrations. Babies and toddlers love sharing books with an adult, and as they are introduced to the eight wise badgers in this story, they will also be developing vital pre-reading and sensory skills.
TouchThinkLearn: Wiggles by
Little fingers twist and turn, zig and zag, moving on, over, and through pages filled with fluorescent die-cut dots and playful, grooved paths. This brilliant application of the groundbreaking TouchThinkLearn format compels the youngest learners to explore and engage with their world in a hands-on, multisensory way.