Best books for babies 0-12 months

Add new elements to a game of peekaboo with this exciting board book that has 9 sliders and a mirror for hours of interactive enjoyment.

This adorable board book about Spot the dog is the first in the Spot series

Little Truck is eager to get ahead but he needs the help of his ever-watchful parent when he gets tired. A cute and concise story about little ones taking their first steps of independence: the illustrations are really effective and the text is lovely to read aloud.

Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly savannah animals hiding behind bright felt flaps. You’re in for a treat on the final page too.… There’s a mirror!

This gorgeous board book follows all sorts of babies – ​‘small babies, tall babies, winter and spring babies’ – over the course of a year. It’s a true celebration of babies and the joy and giggles they bring – and also highlights the diversity of everyday family life.

This classic book from author and illustrator team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is a real favourite with families

This board book will delight babies who love to look at pictures of other babies. Each page asks ​‘Who?’ and then answers with a different member of a family. 

A charming board book for babies from birth to three months old. Great for encouraging the early bonding experiences between caregiver and baby that are so beneficial to babies’ early development.

This lovely lift-the-flap book – with good, thick pages and flaps– is colourful and playful, and introduces little ones to a selection of animals and their noises or actions.

Turn the cut-out pages of this excellent black-and-white baby book and discover spotty frogs, stripy bees and even a sleepy teddy bear on pages filled with patterns, dots and stripes. A perfect first book with an easy rhyme that means baby can also get used to the sound of your voice.

Cat, Dog, Pig and Duck all want a ride on Mr Horse. Once on board, they want to go faster and faster.. but will that lead to disaster?

Margaret Wise Brown’s comforting, rhythmical text makes Goodnight Moon a timeless picture book, which is known and loved around the world. This gentle bedtime story, which has lulled generations of children to sleep, is the perfect first book to share at bedtime.

A delightful book to play with when it’s propped in front of a baby.

This lovely stand-up book contains pictures of a variety of baby faces and two mirrors. Ideal for tummy time, babies can look at the book as they lie on their tummies, building body strength so that they can roll over, sit and crawl. 

Lift the colourful felt flaps to reveal black and white animals. This cuddly cloth book is perfect for sharing with little babies and with toddlers. 

A delightful board book depicting lots of giggling babies. With an irresistible sound button to press.  

A sturdy board book with sliders in which we search for Dot the cat. Perfect for little hands. 

A completely unique, original baby book that will delight both babies and adults. Turn the pages to layer on the clothes and get the baby dressed!