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• Blue Hat, Green Hat

  Boynton, Sandra

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  Pretty much every board book by Sandra Boynton could make this list, but I've included only three to give other author's works some love. What's especially great about Blue Hat, Green Hat is when babies learn how to say, "Ooops!" with you.

• Moo, Baa, La La La!

  Boynton, Sandra

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  One of my all-time favorite books. Sandra Boynton is the best. Pairs nicely with the classic rhyme, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and Mem Fox's book Where Is the Green Sheep?

• Silly Lullaby

  Boynton, Sandra,

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  Even if you think your can't carry a tune, kids don't care. Sing this super silly lullaby with your little ones before they outgrow your lap!

• Bus

  Demarest, Chris L.

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  As the bus moves along, the rider sees the sights of a city and hears the sounds of honking trucks, wailing sirens, and chiming bells.

• Llama Llama Hoppity-hop

  Dewdney, Anna

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  Super fun for active, older babies. Llama Llama does exercises and performs such activities as hops, jumps, thumps, bends, taps, stretches, and bows.

• I Like It When--

  Me Gusta Cuando--

  Murphy, Mary, 1961-

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  The vivid illustrations and familiar story make this one of my favorite books to read to babies. Bonus: you can read it in just English, just Spanish, or both languages.

• We're Going on a Bear Hunt

  My First Abc

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  I love the traceable letters in this adorable board book, just the right size for tiny fingers.

• Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

  Martin, Bill, 1916-2004

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  We sing along to this classic picture book at the end of EVERY. SINGLE. BABY. STORYTIME. Repetition builds big brains!

• Little Blue Truck

  Schertle, Alice

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  The rhythm and animal sounds make this an excellent read-aloud for babies--and big kids, too.

• Bear Has a Belly

  Whittingham, Jane, 1984-

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  This book has two things babies love to learn about: animals and body parts. Each page features an animal and a young child showing how they use their bodies from ears to legs.

• Piggies

  Wood, Don, 1945-

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  Ten little piggies dance on a young child's fingers and toes before finally going to sleep. This is one of the best interactive books I've ever read.

• Leo Loves Baby Time

  McQuinn, Anna

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  This is a fantastic book to read to new parents and caregivers who are trying out Baby Storytime for the first time.