board books for toddlers

Follow Spot as he plays all day long. 

Little ones will love the puppy-shaped book and vibrant illustrations. 

Featuring 100 beautiful color 

photographs, First 100 Words introduces words and phrases for animals, toys, vehicles, and everyday items.  Great for building vocabulary.

Help Little ones get ready 

for bed by following a joyful, silly group of animals as they scrub scrub scrub in the tub, brush and brush and brush their teeth, and finally rock and rock and rock to sleep. Light-hearted illustrations guide children through brushing their teeth, putting on pajamas, and finally getting in bed. 

Bright animal pictures, animal sounds, and uniquely shaped pages will hold the attention of babies and toddlers. They will love to BAA, CHEEP, and BOING along as they meet lambs, chicks and bunnies. 

Bartleby is a dapper, polite bear. When others say “no” sometimes, Bartleby says “I prefer not to” a lot. He does things his way and that makes him extraordinary. This book encourages children to be themselves, no matter what others may think. 

When Mei Mei accidentally breaks her ama's favorite cup, she's convinced it's the end of the world. What if Ama is angry? What if she kicks Mei Mei out of her house? But when Mimi, the innocent cat, ends up being blamed, the guilt is too much!  A touching story of power of honesty and forgiveness.

 If you make a call from a banana phone, who will answer? What will you talk about? Will you share secrets or ask questions? No one really knows what will happen. Filled with humor and wisdom, this book reminds us that we can find friends in unexpected places. So pick up a banana and make a call. You'll be glad you did! 

Skippyjon Jones is no ordinary kitten. He's actually El Skippito, a great sword-fighter ready to battle banditos the world over! With a little imagination and a whole lot of fun, this frisky cat dons a mask and cape and takes on a bad bumble-bee to save the day. A delightful tale filled with Spanish words 

to add flavor and tongue twisters to challenge the reader.

  This joyful picture book celebrates America’s birthday (4th of July) by highlighting the ideas and things that make our country great, including our foundation of freedom, our heroes, our diversity, and the opportunities we have to be anything we want to be. Rhythmic prose and exuberant pictures will inspire young children to grow to love and appreciation this great nation. 

Two siblings spend a sizzling Fourth of July roaming the city, playing in the water from a fire hydrant, and dancing to the music of a sax player. As evening comes, the anticipation builds for the night's grand display of fireworks! Illustrations and text create a delight for the senses. experience that everyone can enjoy.  

It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it's an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell near Spider's house, so he's convinced it belongs to him. Spider builds an amazing display so that insects from far and wide can come look at the marvel. What will he do when everyone stops coming? A wonderful lesson in community and sharing!

 Monica wants to play with the moon, but she can’t quite seem to reach it. To make her dreams come true, her father climbs a ladder to get it for her. This story literally unfolds as the pages extend both outward and upward as the moon goes through its various stages. 

 This complete encyclopedia of American history showcases the incredible journey the United States of America has made to become the major 21st-century power it is today. Written for children aged 9-15, it is the ultimate reference tool to explore America’s history, including the Battle of Yorktown and the American Revolution, the legends of the Wild West, the "Roaring Twenties", and events up to the present day.  

 When Bunns Rabbit is born with short ears, the whole warren becomes worried. Surely such short ears spell bad luck for the community. Unable to accept her differences, they tell Bunns’ family that they must leave the meadow. When young Bunns learns of a magic fox that can grant a wish, she ventures out of the meadow to find him to wish for normal ears. This heartwarming story combines lyrical text with graphic panels and full-color illustrations to create a magical experience for the entire family. 

 Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent or food. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again. Enter Crenshaw the cat. He's large, outspoken, and imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything? Short chapters (often just 2-3 pages) make this a great book for reluctant readers. 

 I’m Tom’s dog, and he’s my human. We belong to each other.  

So begins the touching story of a dog who is living a simple, perfect life on a farm with his owner, Tom. But when Tom leaves home to join the rebellion against the king’s men, Rebel will stop at nothing to save his human from the dangers of war. Written from a dog’s perspective, I Am Rebel will have you cheering for both dog and boy until the very end. And for those sensitive readers, no dogs are hurt along the way.  

 Twelve-year-old Luke has lived his entire life in isolation on his family’s farm. He has never been to school or had a friend. He is one of the shadow children- the third child in a society where the law limits families to only two children. One day, Luke sees a girl’s face in the window of a house where he knows two other children live. Jen is

also a third child who is willing to risk coming out of the shadows. 

Does Luke dare to go along with her dangerous plan? 

The first book in the Shadow Children series.  

 Ten-year-old Julia loves the mysteries of the ocean and marine biology, just like her scientist mother. Her family is spending the summer on a remote island where her mom is searching for the elusive Greenland shark, a creature that might be older than the trees, and so rare that it’s only been seen a few times. As weeks go by without locating the shark, her mother’s mental state begins to deteriorate. Determined to prove that the shark is real, Julia sets off on a quest to find it herself. Difficult topics of bullying and mental illness (bipolar disorder) are presented with dignity and empathy. Powerful illustrations in black, white, and yellow add to the beautiful, haunting mysteries of the sea.  

 Delsie McHill has lived with her grandmother on Cape Cod since her mother abandoned her as a baby. She loves weather-watching and looks forward each summer to reuniting with her childhood friend, 

Brandy. But this year, Brandy has chosen other friends, leaving Delsie behind. She forms a new friendship with Ronan, who is dealing with his own set of challenges. As Delsie and Ronan spend the summer exploring the island, they learn how to weather life’s storms together.

Omar and his younger brother, Hassan, have spent most of their lives in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. Life is hard, food is limited, and the medical care Hassan needs is not available. When Omar is presented with an opportunity to attend school, he must choose between his responsibility to care for his brother and his desire for an education. This remarkable graphic novel tells the true story of Omar Mohamed, the former Somali refugee who found his way to America. 

While the subject is difficult, the story resounds with family, community, optimism, and hope.