10 All-Time Favorite Board Books You Need to Own
Picking just 10 Favorite Board Books seems like an impossible task. But remembering the board books we read until they literally fell apart was easy.
These board books were read over and over, night after night. My boys carried them around with them. Fell asleep with them. And brought them to me to be read again.
You can find our favorite board books at your local library or through the links provided for your convenience.
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Can Babies Have Board Books
Yes, board books are specifically designed for babies and toddlers and are considered safe for use by infants.
These books are constructed with thick, sturdy pages made from materials like cardboard or paperboard, making them durable and resistant to tearing.
The design of board books takes into account the developmental stages of very young children, including their tendency to explore objects with their hands and mouths.
Board books are an excellent choice for introducing babies to the world of books. They often feature bright, bold illustrations, simple and repetitive text, and sometimes include interactive elements like flaps or textures.
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These features are engaging for infants and can help stimulate their developing senses.
Our Favorite Board Books
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.
This classic bedtime story is just right for winding down the day as a joyful, silly group of animals scrub scrub scrub in the tub, brush and brush and brush their teeth, and finally rock and rock and rock to sleep.
Margaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps, has charmed generations of children.Â
Lovable, furry old Grover is distressed to learn that there's a monster at the end of this book!
He begs readers not to turn the pages, but of course kids feel they just have to see this monster for themselves.Â
Featuring interactive die-cut pages, this board book edition is the perfect size for little hands and great for teaching counting and days of the week.
In print for well over 50 years, this beautifully illustrated, gentle story has been a favorite Golden Book for generations.
This dreamy little book is like a hug and a kiss goodnight. Reassuring and loving, it's sure to become a favorite part of every child's bedtime ritual.
Karen Katz's adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book.
In this classic of 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.
I like stars. Blue stars. Far stars. Shooting stars. I like stars!
All aboard for Dreamland! Hold on to your pillow because the Goodnight Train is taking off. Roll that corner, rock that curve, and soar past mermaids, leaping sheep, and even ice-cream clouds.Â