Reading with a baby can be such a sweet part of the day. Even in those early months, books help with language, bonding, and visual development. We especially love interactive lift-the-flap books and books with fun sounds we can copy together—they always seem to get giggles or grab our baby's attention.
These 10 baby books are gentle, playful, and loved in our daily routine. Some are classics, others are silly or quietly beautiful.
1. Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? by Karen Katz
A lift-the-flap favorite that teaches body parts with cheerful illustrations. Babies love the predictability and peekaboo-style fun.
2. Peek-a-Who? by Nina Laden
Super short, rhyming, and full of visual contrast—perfect for young babies and quick storytime moments.
3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
A beloved classic that introduces colors, numbers, and food—with die-cut pages for sensory play.
4. Baby Faces by Margaret Miller
Real baby photos showing common emotions make this book a visual hit and a great intro to feelings.
5. Noisy Animals / Noisy Farm / Noisy Baby Animals series
These sturdy sound books are always a hit—my son loves pressing the buttons and discovering which animal makes which sound.
6. Roar, Roar, Baby! by Karen Katz
Animal sounds + lift-the-flap surprises = hours of fun. It’s simple, interactive, and always gets a big reaction—this is a much beloved book in our home.
7. Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell
A classic lift-the-flap book where each animal gets sent back until the perfect pet arrives.
8. Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton
Loud, silly, and impossible not to read aloud with funny voices—this one’s a repeat request.
9. The Going-To-Bed Book by Sandra Boynton
A quirky, rhythmic bedtime story with silly animal routines and a sleepy ending—classic Boynton charm.
10. I Love You to the Moon and Back by Tim Warnes
A sweet and gentle story that’s perfect for bedtime. It’s all about cuddles, connection, and reminding your baby how much they’re loved—something we can never say too much.
We’d Love to Hear What Baby Books You Love
Many of these baby books were part of our daily routine in the early days, and we still find ourselves reaching for them. We’d love to hear what baby books you and your little one enjoy—share your favorites in the comments below!
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