12 best 1 year old books

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30 Play-a-Sound Buttons!

With 30 buttons comes 30 great illustrations and 30 different sounds, creating an amazing interactive multi-sensory experience.

Amazing Amount of Animals

Your little one will love learning about animals while building their language and reading skills with short words and simple sentences.

Eric Carle Illustrations Come to Life

The incredible illustrations of Eric Carle including his Very Hungry Caterpillar are full of color and come alive with the help of the Play-a-Sound module.

Me Readers and First Smart Pads with 8-Book Library

With the Me Reader your little one can select which of their 8 included books they want to read, and press the color and shape coded buttons to hear it read out loud.

The My First Smart pad is a double sided tablet that allows your little one to go through their included 8-book set and complete over 100 interactive activities.

Sound and Song Books

Sound and song books offer a hands on interactive experience for young readers. The multi sensory reading adventure stimulates their imagination, while pressing the sound buttons helps with their matching, comparing, and motor skills.

My First Library Book Blocks

Twelve Just-My-Size tiny board books come packaged in a fantastic case! Your little one will love carrying the case and taking out/putting back their books while developing a love for reading and early motor skills.

Look and Find Activity Books

Search for hidden objects in wonderfully illustrated scenes! Whether your little one is a Disney Princess or a PAW Patrol pup, PI Kids has the perfect Look and Find for you!

Look and Find are available as hardcover books and My First Look and Find are available as board books.

Phoenix International Publications, Inc

At Phoenix International Publications, Inc., we are committed to crafting engaging, educational, and entertaining books for young readers to encourage a lifelong love of story time.

Together with licensing partners Disney, Nickelodeon, Sesame Workshop, Eric Carle, among others, and our own collection of family favorite original authors and illustrators, we’ve worked to interlace beloved characters with charming illustrations, activities, sounds, and songs for over three decades. Our stories, and eye for digital advancement, provide a unique interactive reading experience that will delight any child and inspire a lifelong love of reading for the whole family.

Our sound books, picture books, board books, apps, and activity and song books are available at all booksellers and online retailers. Our PI Kids brand is recognized worldwide and our books have been translated into more than 35 languages.

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Join animal friends Turtle, Tiger and Monkey as they explore new vocabulary in the Learning Friends 100 Words Book. Explore the colorful pages and touch each picture to hear the animals say toddler-appropriate words along with exciting facts and sound effects. Immerse your child in bilingual play by sliding the language switch to hear the words, songs and instructions in Spanish. Touch the pictures to hear silly sound effects in Fun Sounds mode or press the light-up star button to hear two learning songs. Discover new vocabulary with cute learning friends! Intended for ages 18+ months. Requires 2 AA batteries. Batteries included for demo purposes only. New batteries recommended for regular use.

• Meet learning friends Turtle, Tiger and Monkey who will introduce more than 100 age-appropriate words chosen by learning experts
• Word categories include: pets, animals, food, mealtime, colors, activities, opposites, outside and more
• Touching the words on the pages plays the words, sound effects and fun facts; hear the Learning Friends theme song and My Favorite Word by pressing the light-up star button
• Words, songs and instructions can be heard in both English and Spanish for a full bilingual experience
• Intended for ages 18+ months; requires 2 AA batteries; batteries included for demo purposes only; new batteries recommended for regular use. Product Dimensions: 9.4" wide x 9.4" height x 1.9" depth

User questions & answers

Question:	One review complained that this needs to connect to a computer, however I do not see that in the description. Can this be clarified... batteries only
Answer:	This is perfect for a 2.5 year old.
Question:	Is this too young for a 2.5 year old
Answer:	Hello, thank you for your interest and inquiry. Leapfrog Learning friends 100 words book is an interactive educational toy whose brilliant play and learning modes have been pre-programmed. Therefore, there's no software download or upgrade required. Kind regards. Ann on behalf of TAIA Deals.
Question:	Does this require a computer download of any kind
Answer:	My one year old got this for christmas from my mom and he loves it. He started playing with it around 13 months. Now he is 15 months and he is very into it.
Question:	Is this appropriate for a 1 year old
Answer:	Yes

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Explore 12 Categories

In this brightly colored book, the Learning Friends teach more than 100 age-appropriate words chosen by learning experts in 12 categories that include pets, animals, food, mealtime, colors, activities, opposites, outside, vehicles, clothes, my body and fruit.

Play Modes

Explore the book through three different play modes. Hear the words read aloud, exciting sound effects associated with each word or fun facts.

Bilingual Play

Flip the switch to learn new words including colors, objects and animals in both English and Spanish.

Light-Up Star

The light-up star button adds music to the learning excitement with the Learning Friends theme and My Favorite Word songs.

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My First Library: Boxset of 10 Board Books for Kids

This is a wonderful box set of 10 board books to introduce your child to basic concepts and everyday objects. It comes packed with well-researched images and accurate labels in English. It is a great learning aid for children aged 0-3 years. It helps in English vocabulary building and prepares children for school. The box set includes books on:

1. ABC
2. Numbers
3. Farm Animals and Pets
4. Colours
5. Wild Animals
6. Shapes
7. Birds
8. Fruits
9. Vegetables
10. Transport

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The perfect bedtime story for your little one!

Your little one will discover a number of animals, animal baby names, animal body parts, and animal sounds. With charming illustrations to match children are able to visualize how animals would kiss their loved ones good night. They might even notice the similarities between animals and humans.

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Turn the soft pages to discover fun first activities like buttoning, buckling, peek-a-boo, counting, matching, and telling time! This cloth book with built-in handles Includes a removable hand puppet, two finger puppets, and a crinkling surprise! There's a clock with movable hands and a shoe with self-stick tab bauckles. This fun, interactive, multi-textured book helps promote sensory development, fine motor skills, color recognition, and other early learning skills. It's durably constructed to last through story time, playtime, and the washing machine, too. The book comes in a clear tote with a handle. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully-designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC news called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” we design every toy to the highest-quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we'll make it right. Our phone number is on every product!

• K’s kids cloth activity book with built-in handles
• Includes fun first activities like buttoning, buckling, peek-a-boo, counting, matching, and telling time, and more
• Durable and machine washable
• Helps promote sensory development, fine motor skills, color recognition, and other early learning skills
• Great gift for babies, ages birth to 2 years old, for hands-on, screen-free play

User questions & answers

Question:	How can you clean this before giving it to baby? Can you wash it
Answer:	Mine also has two puppets but 3 velcros- I’m not sure how many are intended to be included.
Question:	Does the butterflies and bees page have two puppets or more? There are three velcros but two puppets
Answer:	Our toys are manufactured in a number of countries, both abroad and in the United States. Each one is marked with its country of origin. We have many people in the USA engaged in supporting our toy making and distribution processes and ourselves operate multiple facilities, including our headquarters, in the United States. Regardless of where each toy is made, we run it through the same rigorous and stringent testing procedures to ensure its safety. We have followed this same testing procedure for more than 30 years we’ve been in business. For items coming into our warehouses from abroad, the transit time is typically 4 or more weeks. Containers are controlled for cleanliness and security per USA standards for logistics and transportation. We follow all provided guidance carefully, and ensure our logistics partners do as well.
Question:	Where is this item manufactured
Answer:	The product description says up to 2 years old, but then the answer to the question is 2 years and up? Seriously, what age group is this recommended for?
Question:	What age is the activity book for
Answer:	They just kinda snap apart/together, it's super easy for babies to stack and take them apart. You and also take sizes close together to make balls with them.

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Antidote to Screens

“Part of Melissa & Doug’s appeal is as an antidote, if not a substitute, for all that screen time."

The Gold Standard

“The couple's brand of low-tech, mostly wood toys has become the gold standard in early childhood play.”

Play With a Purpose

“Melissa & Doug toys flex every muscle of a child’s developing sense of identity – and the toys are often tested by their six children.”

Timeless Toys

“Melissa & Doug is set on making toys that are meant to be timeless, in an effort to preserve a cornerstone of childhood...open-ended play.”

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Now You Are One!

Give a birthday book instead of a birthday card! Under the cover flap, write a personal note about this special day. Adorable illustrations and a read-aloud story will be a favorite with toddlers.

• Embellished cover includes lift-a-flap for personalization
• Includes envelope and seal
• Trade your greeting card for a board book keepsake!

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Peek-a-Boo Forest is an interactive soft book that allows your little explorer to learn about different animals that live in the forest. Each durable page has soft peek-a-boo flaps that are easy for little fingers to open and close, promoting hand-eye coordination. Bright colors, multiple textures and surprise crinkles encourage exploration.

From the Manufacturer

The Lamaze Infant Development System introduces a comprehensive collection of developmental books designed to help parents and gift-givers choose the right book at the right time. Designed with input from respected child development experts, the program offers books featuring washable fabrics, durable pages, bright contrasting colors, and specially designed developmental features that make it fun for babies and toddlers to discover, learn, and read. Peek-a-Boo forest is a cloth book about different animals in the forest and has a fun, crinkly plush owl on the cover. Each page features a fun peek-a-boo flap and stimulating bright colors.

• Peek-a-boo flaps: Soft flaps help develop hand-eye coordination and support fine motor skills
• Fun rhymes and stories: This rhyme book features inspiring rhymes on each page for fun storytime
• Six colorful pages: Bright, bold colors, friendly characters and patterns are used for visual development
• Language development: Reading fosters imagination and the idea of possible worlds
• Durable: Cloth pages are designed for durability. Age - 6 months and up

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the Captain Calamari book supposed to have peek-a-boo/lift flaps? It says so on the packaging, but I don't see any flaps anywhere in the book
Answer:	No it does not have peek-a-boo flaps. There is a mirror on the last page for the baby/child to see themselves, but I never knew the packaging said it was supposed to.
Question:	The book I received was sent directly from China, and is of poor quality. Is there a way to ensure the product is authentic if purchase on Amazon
Answer:	Write in to customer service. I received a poor quality one, which I thought was fake and they sent a replacement. I compared the second one to those sold in stores, quality about the same. Even those in stores, colors are not bright, prints are not very clear.
Question:	I have this book but have not tried washing it yet. Has anyone tried, either by hand or machine? If you did, how did the book handle being washed
Answer:	It does say hand wash, but I've thrown them in the washer and dryer on occasion. I don't wash them too much, but an occasional toss in the wash has not been a problem to the book structure. I do have a basic lamaze book that has no words, only different inner textures like the crinkles a rattle and a squeeker. The squeeker has stopped squeeking. I don't know if that's due to washing or overuse. :) Still very usable book.
Question:	There is a choking hazard listed on this Peek a Boo Forest but I think it might be a mistake? Please advise
Answer:	I don't think anything about this book could present a choking hazard. The beak of the owl sticks out but is sewed on well and I can't imagine any infant or even toddler could pull it off. I have never been worried about my (now) 10 month old with this book.

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Lamaze Peek-A-Boo Forest Soft Book

Peek-a-Boo Forest is an interactive soft book that allows your little explorer to learn about different animals that live in the forest. This baby book has durable pages with soft peek-a-boo flaps that are easy for little fingers to open and close, promoting hand-eye coordination. The bright colors, multiple textures and surprise crinkles encourage exploration. This forest cloth book is about different animals in the forest and has a fun, crinkly owl plush on the cover.

Develops Vocabulary and Imagination

Reading and looking at colorful pictures fosters imagination and child’s language skills.

Create Lasting Memories

Sharing a Lamaze interactive baby book offers both parent and baby the perfect opportunity to bond in a warm and loving way.

Made to Last

This Peek-a-Boo interactive soft book is made with durable cloth pages.

Develops Fine Motor Skills

Turning pages and feeling textures helps build hand-eye coordination.

Fun and Interesting Storybook

This visually stimulating book can be read over and over again.

Engaging

Keep your child interested with this interactive book.