Bookcase Fodder
Your baby doesn't have to be old enough to understand a book's plot or storyline to develop a love of reading. Sharing a favorite story before bedtime is a routine that you can adopt from week one, as your lil one will love the soothing sound of Mom's or Dad's voice. We've rounded up 10 of our absolute favorite first board books for babies, all of which we think deserve a spot on your nursery's bookshelf.
'Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?'
An excellent introduction to the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. This is a fun book for babies who are learning to make sounds and repeat their parents.
To buy: Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, $5
'Pat the Bunny'
A staple of nursery bookshelves for more than 60 years, this book features touch-and-feel pages in the form of a spiral-bound board book.
To buy: Pat the Bunny, $13
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'Toes, Ears & Nose'
This book introduces baby to basic anatomy through its interactive peekaboo pages.
To buy: Toes, Ears & Nose, $7
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'On the Night You Were Born'
This story of acknowledges each child's specialness through beautiful prose and illustrations.
To buy: On the Night You Were Born, $8
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'The Going to Bed Book'
This book is a Sandra Boynton classic, full of her signature silliness and adorable illustrations.
To buy: The Going to Bed Book, $6
'Olivia'
Caldecott winner Olivia is the sweet story of a precocious, individualistic pig that should be revisited once your baby's a preschooler.
To buy: Olivia, $8
'Snuggle Puppy!'
Based upon Sandra Boynton's beloved album, "Philadelphia Chickens," this book is a textual love song from parent to child.
To buy: Snuggle Puppy!, $7
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'Guess How Much I Love You'
The heartwarming, simple story of Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare, is a sweet, reassuring choice for lil ones.
To buy: Guess How Much I Love You, $10
'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'
Eric Carle's baby-friendly prose and inventive illustrations make this book a great choice for the littlest of readers (or listeners).
To buy: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, $8
'Goodnight Moon'
And of course, no top-10 list of books for baby would be complete without this book, a beloved bedtime story since it was first published in 1947.
To buy: Goodnight Moon, $9
