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• Goodnight Moon

  Brown, Margaret Wise, 1910-1952,

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  In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day. In a great green room, tucked away…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Charley Harper's Count the Birds

  Burke, Zoe,

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  Starting with one bunting and ending with ten baby quail, Charley Harper s Count the Birds is the perfect board-book primer for learning numbers, guided by Zoe Burke s rhyming text.

• My Animals

  Deneux, Xavier,

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  Black. White. Bright and just right for baby! The adorably illustrated animals, unexpected splashes of bright colors, and animal name labels on every spread with delight young readers again and again. • Interactive peek-a-boo holes allow toddlers…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jane Foster's Black and White

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  With bold, high-contrast images, this is a stylish introduction to the concept of black and white from leading textile designer Jane Foster. Beautifully produced with a cheerful retro look. (from the publisher)

• Wibble, Wobble

  Hnatov, Catherine,

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  Click, clack and flip, flap-what's making these, and other sounds, you hear at the ocean? In this striking book of black and white illustrations for babies and toddlers against colorful backgrounds, young readers will discover what delights there…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black on White

  Hoban, Tana

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  Share this book with the baby in your life. It’s never too early to read together! From the eminent photographer and acclaimed book creator Tana Hoban, this bestselling large format board book features bold black-and-white high-contrast images to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Are New

  Knisley, Lucy

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  A world of being new is waiting for little ones and the grown-ups who love them in this warm and funny book perfect for baby showers. From napping to crying, cuddling to playing, this book introduces the world with humor, honesty, and unmitigated…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Peek-a-who?

  Laden, Nina

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  Colorful pictures and simple rhyming texts help toddlers guess what's peeking through the die cut windows in this fun board book. (from the publisher)

• Look Look!

  Linenthal, Peter

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  Look, look! Children run, fish swim, stars shine . . . all for baby's eyes to see. This sturdy board book, full of high-contrast black-and-white cut-paper art perfect for staring at, is just the thing for the eyes of the youngest babies. A few words…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Welcome

  a Mo Willems Guide for New Arrivals

  Willems, Mo

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  Mo Willems' introductory guide for new arrivals welcomes readers to the world using bold, eye-catching graphics and clever text that is perfect for reading aloud. With a fun and heartwarming message, Welcome playfully interacts with the reader with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Does Baby See?

  Kreloff, Elliot

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