Best New Baby Books 2023

Welcoming a baby transforms life in many ways, including the wondrous opportunity to see the world through a child's eyes. In Ooo Baby, Baby! the precious baby bunny marvels at the changing seasons, happily watches the clouds, and plays with everyday objects in unexpected ways—all while the adoring big bunny looks on with delight. 

Slowly, slowly, slowly . . . that's how the sloth lives. He hangs upside-down from the branch of a tree, night and day, in the sun and in the rain, while the other animals of the rain forest rush past him.

With irresistibly sweet illustrations and a magical sky of glow-in-the-dark stars, Night Night Dinosaur is the perfect way to end the day.

This high contrast baby book features beautiful black and white fine art that is specially designed for a baby's visual development. Plus, the accordion-style format means the book stands upright, making it the perfect tummy time book!

Suzanne and Max Lang, experts in all things Grumpy Monkey, present a funny book that just might help win over the pickiest of picky eaters.

A classic and heartfelt board book about the unshakable love between a parent and their baby.

A 2023 Good Housekeeping Kids Book Award Winner * A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book 

These sweet rhymes and simple metaphors empower young children of color and serve as beautiful morning affirmations or a bedtime lullaby to build confidence and self-esteem.

A fascinating collection of illustrations for young readers featuring scientifically accurate and super colorful scenes of what there is to see and learn about in space.

Learn about all the things that make bugs incredible — from spider crickets that can jump 60 times their own length to Chinese stick insects that can grow to be over two feet long to caterpillars that transform into stunning butterflies.

Featuring artists from Gustav Klimt to Vincent van Gogh, young readers can learn the alphabet while discovering some of the world’s most well-known paintings and intricate textiles. 

From the bestselling author of Curls, Glow, Bloom, and Ours comes a counting board book about ten friends who add up to something wonderful!

This board book in the Vegetables in Underwear series delivers lots of laughs and celebrates the best time of day, no matter what you’re wearing.

A single volume of tried-and-tested lullabies and rhymes designed to share with your baby, illustrated with beautiful and tactile embroidery art.

In this sweet rhyming board book, the youngest of readers are introduced to traditional dumplings eaten all over the world, from bao to pierogi, samosa, and more!

This sweet picture book celebrates a parent's love and support of a child through life's milestones, from learning to walk to the first day of school and all the highs and lows in between.

Follow a lovable T. rex throughout its day as it plays peekaboo with a tiny dinosaur friend. A story only Sandra Boynton could dream up, featuring two adorable dinos and every toddler’s favorite hide-and-seek activity, the ending showcases the ultimate game of peekaboo!

Play hide-and-seek with adorable dogs Yaya and Boo in this joyful board book from the creator of the Find Momo series!

From the comfort of home to the adventures of the great outdoors, from spending time with family to first encounters with nature, this lyrical rhyming picture book will be relatable for all caretakers introducing their babies to the world.

From Springtime fun to cozy Winter, this book captures the adorableness of a diverse cast of babies in the beauty of all four seasons.

What do you get when you take a tortilla, fold it in half, and fill it with all sorts of delicious things? A taco, of course!