The TOP 10 Best

Baby Board Books! 

(According to the Fred Rogers Foundation)

1. "Baby Baby Baby! "by Marilyn Janovitz  - A loving family catalogs all the fun things their smiling baby can do-from clapping and crawling to splashing in the tub and kissing good night.

2. "Dancing Feet" by Lindsey Craig, Illustrated by Marc Brown - Textured collage illustrations show a variety of animals stomping, creeping and clapping their way through this rhyming action tale.

3. "Fiesta Babies" by Carmen Tafolla, Illustrated by Amy Cordova - Bold colors amplify the festive fun in this rhyming story about babies and toddlers enjoying a neighborhood celebration.

4. "Hip Hop" by Catherine Hnatov - High contrast black and white images alternate with simple, brightly colored pictures of familiar animals, highlighting their typical sounds and movements.

5. "I Like Fruit" by Lorena Siminovich - Unusual textures and vivid colors combine to create clear pictures of tasty treats in this sturdy board book.

6. "One Pup's Up" by Marsha Wilson Chall, Illustrated by Henry Cole - Feisty puppies tumble and frolic across the pages of this charming picture book that features energetic, upbeat descriptions and enjoyable word play.

7. "Pocketful of Posies" by Salley Mayor - Mayor uses intricate needlework to create whimsical, detailed illustrations for a wide variety of rhymes, making this an appealing collection for families even if they already own one (or more) Mother Goose collections.

8. "Sleepy, Oh So Sleepy" by Denise Fleming - Distinctive illustrations in warm, rich colors accompany rhythmic, repetitive words designed to lull listeners into sweet sleep.

9. "Switching on the Moon" Compiled by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters, Illustrated by G. Brian Karas - Perfect for sharing at bedtime, the beautifully illustrated poems in this collection are sure to become family favorites.

10. "Tuck Me In!" by Dean Hacohen, Illustrated by Sherry Scharschmidt - Young listeners can participate in this soothing bed-time ritual, turning decorated half-pages to cozily cover a cast of baby animals.





On average, children spend only 49 minutes with books per day compared with two hours and 22 minutes in front of a TV or computer screen.  Want above average kids? Read.

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Remember!  There's always the library and the used book shop!  Don't feel like you have to go and get these new.