Board Books 

Clip-Clop by Nicola Smee 

When Mr. Horse gives his friends Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck a ride, they urge him to go faster and faster.

Count to Love! By Andrea Davis Pinkney 

Count to love on fingers and toes. 1-2-3-4. Touch your nose! Learn all the ways to count to love in this Bright Brown Baby board book!

If You’re Happy and You Know it! By Jane Cabrera 

Animals sing different verses of the popular song.  

Kisses, Kisses, Head to Toe! By Karen Katz  

This interactive board book doubles as a game of peekaboo and has a mirror on the last page where little ones can see themselves.

Merbaby’s Lullaby by Jane Yolen 

"From New York Times bestselling author Jane Yolen comes a lilting lullaby from the bottom of the sea."--Publisher's description.

Moo, Baa, La La La! By Sandra Boynton 

Serious silliness for all ages.

Splash! By Leslie Patreicelli 

Everyone’s favorite baby is off and running for a day at the beach—with a new friend.

Tickle, Tickle by Helen Oxenbury 

Simple text shows some daily activities familiar to infants.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen 

A family gamely takes on every obstacle as they walk far and wide in search of a bear.  

 

 Picture Books 

All Kinds of Kisses by Nancy Tafuri 

Each barnyard animal has its favorite kind of kiss, but the best of all is a mother's goodnight kiss.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle 

Children see a variety of animals, each one a different color, and a teacher looking at them.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault 

An alphabet rhyme/chant that relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree.

A Good Day by Kevin Henkes 

A bird, a fox, a dog, and a squirrel overcome minor setbacks to have a very good day.  

Good-Night, Owl! By Pat Hutchins 

Because all the other animals' noises keep him from sleeping, Owl watches for a chance to take his revenge.

Hooray for Birds! By Lucy Cousins 

Lucy Cousins invites little ones to imagine themselves as brilliant birds. From the rooster's "cock-a-doodle-doo" at dawn to the owl's nighttime "tuwit, tuwoo," the cheeps and tweets of many bright and beautiful avian friends will have children eager to join in as honorary fledglings.  

Little Green Peas by Keith Baker 

Little green peas make their way into collections of objects of many different colors, from blue boats, seas, and flags to orange balloons, umbrellas, and fizzy drinks.  

Lunch by Dennis Fleming 

A very hungry mouse eats a large lunch comprised of colorful foods.

My Car by Byron Barton 

Sam describes in loving detail his car and how he drives it.

Tom and Pippo’s Day by Helen Oxenbury 

A young boy spends the day indoors with his toy monkey. 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 

Follows the progress of a hungry little caterpillar as he eats his way through a varied and very large quantity of food until, full at last, he forms a cocoon around himself and goes to sleep and wakes up a butterfly.

Where’s Spot? By Eric Hill A mother dog finds eight other animals hiding around the house before finding her lost puppy. Flaps conceal the animals.

 

Rhyming Books 

My Very First Mother Goose edited by Iona Opie 

Twenty years after Iona Opie and Rosemary Wells released their first collection of Mother Goose rhymes, the celebrated original is back in a gorgeous anniversary edition.  

See-Saw First Book of Nursery Songs illustrated by Allie Busby 

Spend time with your toddler exploring this delightful book of nursery songs. Here you will find many well-known songs, with a sprinkling of modern variations, for every occasion in a young child's day. (For ages 1 to 3)

Tomie’s Little Mother Goose by Tomie dePaola 

A collection of familiar nursery rhymes, including "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, " "The Three Little Kittens, " and "Wee Willie Winkie."