13 best books for newborns

Here are some popular books for kids around the age of 3 that fall into the categories of poetry, literature, fiction, and general books:

  1. "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown: This classic bedtime story features soothing rhymes and repetitive text, making it perfect for young children. It's a great choice for establishing a bedtime routine.

  2. "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak: This beloved book follows the adventures of Max, a young boy who goes on an imaginative journey to the land of wild things. The story captures a child's wild imagination.

  3. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle: This colorful book follows the journey of a hungry caterpillar as it transforms into a beautiful butterfly. It's an engaging way to teach children about metamorphosis and counting.

  4. "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle: This repetitive and rhythmic book helps children learn colors and animals while also introducing them to basic sentence structure.

  5. "Guess How Much we Love You" by Sam McBratney: This heartwarming story of Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare captures the boundless love between a parent and child. It's a sweet choice for bedtime reading.

  6. "Dr. Seuss's ABC" by Dr. Seuss: Dr. Seuss is known for his whimsical rhymes and imaginative stories. This book introduces young children to the alphabet in a fun and memorable way.

  7. "Llama Llama Red Pajama" by Anna Dewdney: The Llama Llama series features relatable stories about the adventures of a young llama named Llama Llama. This book addresses separation anxiety and bedtime worries.

  8. "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault: This book is a playful way to teach children about the alphabet as letters race up a coconut tree. The rhythmic text is engaging for little ones.

  9. "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats: This beautifully illustrated book follows Peter's adventures on a snowy day.It's a timeless story that captures the wonder of a child's first snowfall.

  10. "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff: This humorous book explores the domino effect of a series of events that occur when a mouse is given a cookie. It's part of a popular series of books that spark imagination.

These books are not only entertaining but also provide valuable educational and emotional experiences for young children, helping them develop language skills, empathy, and a love for reading from an early age.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best books for newborns on the market
  

Welcome to the World : keepsake gift book for a new baby

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If Animals Kissed Good Night

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

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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.

I Love You to the Moon and Back

Tiger Tales

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Sassy Peek-a-Boo Activity Book with Attachable Link for On-The-Go Travel | Black & White | for Ages Newborn and Up

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Help baby learn about her world with books showing objects from everyday life. The high contrast pictures throughout the book capture baby's attention and help Connect objects with words. Baby strengthens her hand-eye coordination by lifting the peek-a-boo flaps. Additionally, the crinkle-filled pages provide auditory stimulation. Attachable link allows for on-the-go fun!

  • 0 - 9 Months
  • Model Number: 80688HAAM

User questions & answers

Question: Is this manufactured in the USA
Answer: Of course not. CHINA
Question: Where is it shipped from
Answer: US
Question: What is the fabric
Answer: It’s soft. Like a plush
Question: How do you wash it? Can you wash it
Answer: Yes, it can be washed. Machine wash cold in a lingerie bag.

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Sassy Black and White Peek-a-Boo Book

Help baby learn about her world with books showing patterns and creatures from everyday life. The bold black & white shapes throughout the book capture baby’s attention and help connect objects with words. Baby strengthens her hand-eye coordination by lifting the peek-a-boo flaps. Additionally, the crinkle-filled pages provide auditory stimulation. Attachable link allows for on-the-go fun!

My First Library : Boxset of 10 Board Books for Kids

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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

teytoy My First Soft Book, 6 PCS Nontoxic Fabric Baby Cloth Activity Crinkle Soft Black and White Books for Infants Boys and Girls Early Educational Toys Perfect for Baby Shower

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  • ★ NO NEED TO SEARCH FOR VARIETY OF BOOKS -Baby first book teaches your little one how different things feel by touch with these soft High Contrast Books, Before they are able to clearly see colors, babies respond to the strong contrast between black and white, which makes this the perfect first book for young, developing brains. Experiencing bold black-and-white contrast helps stimulate development in the retina and the optic nerve.
  • ★ CAPTURING YOUR CHILD'S ATTENTION JUST GOT A LOT EASIER - Our early development toys (6 packs) are ready for your baby:Fruit,Animal,Shape,Alphabet,Vehicle,Bug.are included in each cloth book, to help newborns to understand the new horizon,These cloth activity book also stimulate baby first year memory, is the ideal first board book for babies just beginning to look and learn.
  • ★ ELIMINATES THE NEED TO WORRY ABOUT YOUR CHILD WHILE "READING" THEM - Because babies put everything into their mouth, the quality of this book is extremely important. Our cloth book is totally safe for your baby:non-toxic, strong stitching, washable.
  • ★ GIVE YOUR CHILD A FLYING START -Reading this black and white design book gives you a chance to bond with your baby, a warm moment together. At the same time, It is an early development toy: a wonderful way to stimulate important key skills, like language & reading skills, communication skills, imagination, sensory skills, all.
  • ★ CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS TOP PRIORITY -Any problem you encounter or any suggestion you get, please contact with our customer service; and our service team is always ready to offer help!100% Quality Warranty:You can get a full refund if you are not satisfied.

User questions & answers

Question: How soon we can use them
Answer: I gave to my little one as soon as she started showing interest in looking and touching things. They are big enough can not choke on them. These are great my little one is 9 months now and still plays with them.
Question: How many pages are in each book
Answer: Each book has about 6 pages. it is 3 rectangles sewn together. The first and last page crinkle making it even better. My grandaughter is 2 months old and she loves her books. Best part of her day besides changing her pampers and feeding her. Totally worth it. I will purchase them for baby gifts from now on.
Question: Hello,How many soft books does it come with
Answer: It comes with six soft books.
Question: Question for the Seller: In what country is this made/manufactured
Answer: This is a product made in Asia. May be China. I have purchased it to give as gifts so I can’t really check, however I am leaning towards China.

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Unique Black & White Design for Visual Training

BLACK AND WHITE BOOKS FOR NEWBORNS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR INFANTS!

Baby are born with blurred vision, and only gradually increased after 3 months old, but with the help of a BLACK-and-WHITE contrast images,which can stimulate babies' vision cognition process for brain enlightenment step by step.

TEYTOY soft baby books are designed for adapting every period of your baby.

GIVE YOU BABY A FLYING START

  • 6 different themes
  • Crinkle pages
  • Soft fabric surfaces
  • Touchable textures
  • Suitable Size for Baby's Hand

High-contrast design made for baby's eyesight

  • Babies see high-contrast objects best, so this black, white and bright book is made to capture your newborn's eye and attention.
  • TEYTOY soft baby books fill with sound papers.easily attract to them with crinkle .
  • Found infant toys with a great mix of fun and education is never too early.
  • Stimulate baby's sensory development
  • Introduces concepts such as numbers,animals, fruits, and shapes in a fun way

Soft fabric surfaces

  • Your Baby Deserves the Best,We made these books to the highest standards.
  • Since babies put everything into their mouth, we ensure that the cotton fabric is hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and strong stitching so he or she can play with them safely.
  • They’re washable which is a plus for little ones who like to chew and drool on things.

Easy to Carry

  • We made these books to be handled by little hands.
  • Whether it’s in the car or stroller, your baby can stay busy enjoying the fun animations and colors within these crinkle books while traveling.
  • In addition, each book contains a convenient ribbon loop to hang on the stroller and car seat.

PERFECT GIFT IDEA

This Black & White book set consists of 6 different books. Your baby can learn about ( Fruit,Animal,Shape,Alphabet,Vehicle,Bug)

Whether the set is for your old grandson, niece, or your own baby, these 6 set of crinkle books are the best gifts that mom and dad can have for their baby. Our soft cloth books are one of the best gifts to lead your little sweet to the wonderful world of reading and give it a flying start!

Indestructibles: Baby, See the Colors!: Chew Proof · Rip Proof · Nontoxic · 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Safe to Chew)

Workman Publishing Company

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CHEW PROOF

Indestructibles are printed on a lightweight, paperlike material that even the most determined baby can’t chew through!

RIP PROOF

This means a baby can’t rip Indestructibles, either—no matter how enthusiastic a reader they are!

NONTOXIC

Baby gets the urge to munch during story time? Not a problem! Indestructibles are 100% nontoxic.

WASHABLE

You can even throw them in the dishwasher! No kidding.

Welcome Little One: A Sweet Keepsake Board Book for Newborns (Baby Gift)

Sourcebooks Wonderland

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The Wonderful Things You Will Be

Random House Books for Young Readers

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The Wonderful Things You Will Be

My First Noahs Ark Baby Gift Set - Includes Book, Lamb Hooded Towel, and 3 Squirt Toys. Great for Boys and Girls Newborn Infant and Toddler

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My First Noahs Ark Gift Set is a precious 5 piece baby gift that will make a lasting impression! Set includes a beautifully illustrated Noah’s Ark board book, generously sized 100% cotton velour hooded lamb towel, and 3 animal squirt toys for bath time fun. The set comes gift ready in an adorable ark design box with the elephant, zebra, and lion peeking out of the portholes. Lamb towel is generously sized to fit 0-24 months and measures 30” x 30”. Squirt toys measure 3” and are BPA and Phtalate free and can be used for babies 6 months +. This entire gift set grows with baby and will bring fun into the toddler years.

  • Celebrate babies and toddlers with this precious My First Noah’s Ark 5 piece gift set. The set is gender neutral for girls and boys and includes a luxuriously soft and generously sized lamb hooded towel, a Noahs Ark board book with hand drawn illustrations, and 3 animal squirt toys. The set is gift ready in an adorable Ark design gift box with the lion, zebra, and elephant peeking out of the port holes.
  • Lamb Hooded Towel is made with 100% soft cotton velour and measures 30” x 30” . The super soft ivory towel has embroidered details and is perfect for newborns and toddlers 0-24 mos.
  • My First Noahs Ark Board Book tells the classic Noah’s ark story with beautiful hand drawn illustrations.
  • Squirt toys include a Lion, Elephant, and a Zebra and are BPA and Phthalate Free. Each squirt toy measures approx 3”. The squirts are for babies 6 months +.
  • Gift ready in an Ark Design Gift Bo with the squirt toys peeking out of the port holes.

God Gave Us You

Waterbrook

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beiens Soft Baby Cloth Books, Touch and Feel Crinkle Books, for Babies, Infants & Toddler Early Development Interactive Stroller Toys, Baby Girl & Baby Boy Gift (Jungle Tails-1 Book)

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  • Baby's First Library: Baby boys or girls love these early learning toys. The bright colors will catch baby's attention, the crinkle feature on both cover pages and squeaker sound improve baby's audio recognition and motor skills, textured animal tails provide sensory interaction. These interactive cloth books help babies engaged for endless hours of fun!
  • A Beginning To Know Things: You can read these animal tail theme cloth books with your baby, and let your baby get closer to nature and animals. These children's cloth books are also a kind of early educational toys, which can stimulate language ability, reading ability, sensory skills, communication skills, and rich imagination to let your child win at the starting line.
  • All For Baby's Safe: These handmade cloth books are made by BPA-free Polyester, feature washable, no sharp edges, non-toxic, skin-friendly and safe for babies. Also soft fabric surface is comfortable for little hands to grip. Vecro designed hanging strap on the top makes this 3d activity book suitable for most strollers, baby fences and cribs.
  • Gifts For Baby Boys And Girls: The beiens soft activity books are lifelong and never-get-old gifts for infants and toddlers. Whatever age and gender you are planning to gift, our soft baby books are ideal newborn developmental toys for 0 - 12 month infants and 1 - 2 years old, perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, and Christmas.
  • 100% Customer Satisfaction: We believe you will be satisfied with beiens cloth book. The soft baby book provides 1 month 【100% Money Back Guarantee】. If you are not satisfied for any reason, please contact us or return your book for a full and instant refund. 【Package】1 × crinkle cloth book

User questions & answers

Question: Can I buy it here
Answer: Yes
Question: Are these made in China
Answer: I am pretty sure the tag said "made in China"--which I cut off before gifting.
Question: How many books are included in this
Answer: Just one book. These are just photos of all of the pages in the one book. Check the tails--they are all the same, in the same book.
Question: What are the cleaning/washing instructions
Answer: I can’t remember if it came with any... definitely not on the actual product. But I put in a delicate wash bag and have washed in washing machine on cold, delicate cycle at least 3 times in the month I’ve had it. I also put in dryer on low setting. No problems so far - it’s held up well.

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Q&A For Your Concern

We designed these soft cloth infant books in a fun and interactive way possible to inspire your little one’s reading interest.

These books with bright colors can hold your little one’s attention and the activities to keep little fingers busy to helps build hand-eye coordination.

This cloth infant book offers both parent and your toddler the perfect opportunity to bond in a warm and loving way.

. Why is beiens cloth book WORTH ?

100% Safety --We use top quality material to provide you a baby safe toy.

BPA free, nontoxic, durable and sturdy, 100% Harmless For Baby.

Beiens Cloth Books are designed as a educational toy by Early Education Experts according to the characteristics of baby of different ages for playing and helping brain development.

*Please Note*

There are three themes to choose from in this series of Animal Tails cloth books

But each product package contains only ONE cloth book

Bibi Device

Some animals have Bibi devices in their little tails. Squeeze it for a suprise sound.

Crinkle Paper

There are crinkle paper on both cover pages, the main function is to attract baby's attention.

Rich Colors

Colorful printing makes baby love reading.

Washable

Our cloth books can withstand countless washing, which makes clean-up simple and convenient.

Read to Your Baby Every Day: 30 classic nursery rhymes to read aloud

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

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Mary Had a Little Lamb

Mary had a little lamb, / It's fleece was white as snow; / And everywhere that Mary went / The lamb was sure to go. / He followed her to school one day / Which was against the rule; / It made the children laugh and play, / To see a lamb at school. / And so the teacher turned him out, / But still he lingered near; / And waited patiently about / Till Mary did appear.

Hush-a-Bye Baby

Hush-a-bye baby on the tree top, / When the wind blows the cradle will rock; / When the bough breaks the cradle will fall, / Down will come baby, bough, cradle and all.

I’m a Little Teapot

I am a little teapot, / Short and stout. /Here is my handle, / Here is my spout. / When the water’s boiling, / Hear me shout! / Pick me up / And pour me out. / I am a little teapot, / Short and stout. / Here is my handle, / Here is my spout. / When the water’s boiling, / Hear me shout! / Pick me up / And pour me out.

The Owl and the Pussy-cat

The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea / In a beautiful pea-green boat, / They took some honey, and plenty of money, / Wrapped up in a five-pound note. / The Owl looked up to the stars above, / And sang to a small guitar, / “O lovely Pussy! O Pussy, my love, / What a beautiful Pussy you are, / You are! What a beautiful Pussy you are!”

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