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Early Learning and Basic Concepts Books for Kids

Early learning books introduce key concepts for growing minds. From sensory board books to pop-up story time favorites to spelling and counting books, these essential early learning basic concept books will get little ones engaged with reading from a young age. Plus, discover sensory toys, games and more for babies and toddlers.

Word Books

First 100 Trucks And Things That Go: And Things That Go
Baby Touch and Feel First Words: An Interactive Language Development Board Book
First 100 Words
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Words / Primeras 100 palabras: A Spanish-English Bilingual Book
First 100 Animals

ABCs

ABC's Write and Wipe!: Uppercase Letters (Kumon Flash Cards)
Learn & Explore: Alphabet
A is for Apple: An Interactive Alphabet With Tracks to Trace and Flaps to Flip!
ABCD . . . Earth!: An Alphabet Book with Spinning Earth Cover
A to Z

Colors

First 100 Book of Colors: A padded book-perfect for little hands to hold
First Felt: Colors
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Colors: A Bright & Colorful Surprise Under Every Flap!
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Learn & Explore: Colors

Counting

My Book of Numbers 1-30
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Numbers: A Number Surprise Under Every Flap!
123 Count with Me: An Interactive Numbers Book With Tracks to Trace and Flaps to Flip!
First 100 Numbers: A padded book-perfect for little hands to hold
See, Touch, Feel: 123

Workbooks for Kids

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Eric Carle

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Early Learning With Eric Carle

With distinctive, collage-like illustrations and engaging educational content, Eric Carle's books have been beloved by millions of readers.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
World of Eric Carle Series
Board Book
$10.99
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin Jr
Brown Bear and Friends
Board Book
$8.99
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me: 40th Anniversary Edition
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me: 40th Anniversary Edition
Eric Carle
World of Eric Carle Series
Board Book
$12.99
From Head to Toe
From Head to Toe
Eric Carle
Board Book
$9.99
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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Bill Martin Jr
Brown Bear and Friends
Board Book
$10.99
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Slide and Find (Brown Bear and Friends): An interactive board book edition of the classic Eric Carle picture book
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Slide and Find (Brown Bear and Friends): An interactive board book edition of the classic Eric Carle picture book
Bill Martin Jr
Brown Bear and Friends
Board Book
$12.99
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's ABC
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's ABC
Eric Carle
World of Eric Carle Series
Board Book
$8.99

Sensory Books for Babies & Toddlers

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See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book
See, Touch, Feel: A First Sensory Book
Roger Priddy
See, Touch, Feel Series
Board Book
$12.99
Noisy Baby Animals: My First Touch and Feel Sound Book
Noisy Baby Animals: My First Touch and Feel Sound Book
Patricia Hegarty
My First
Board Book
$14.99
Indestructibles (The Original): Hear the Sounds (High Color High Contrast): Chew Proof · Rip Proof · Nontoxic · 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Safe to Chew)
Indestructibles (The Original): Hear the Sounds (High Color High Contrast): Chew Proof · Rip Proof · Nontoxic · 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Safe to Chew)
Amy Pixton
Indestructibles
Paperback
$5.99
Baby Animals (Bright Baby Touch and Feel Series)
Baby Animals (Bright Baby Touch and Feel Series)
Roger Priddy
Bright Baby Touch and Feel Series
Board Book
$5.99
See, Touch, Feel: Cloth Book
See, Touch, Feel: Cloth Book
Roger Priddy
See, Touch, Feel Series
Other Format
$14.99
On the Farm (Bright Baby Touch and Feel Series)
On the Farm (Bright Baby Touch and Feel Series)
Roger Priddy
Bright Baby Touch and Feel Series
Board Book
$5.99
See, Touch, Feel: Baby Signs: First Words to Sign With Your Baby
See, Touch, Feel: Baby Signs: First Words to Sign With Your Baby
Roger Priddy, Priddy Books
See, Touch, Feel Series
Board Book
$12.99
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See, Touch, Feel: Roar: A First Sensory Book
See, Touch, Feel: Roar: A First Sensory Book
Roger Priddy
See, Touch, Feel Series
Board Book
$14.99
See, Touch, Feel: ABC: A First Sensory Alphabet Book
See, Touch, Feel: ABC: A First Sensory Alphabet Book
Roger Priddy
See, Touch, Feel Series
Board Book
$12.99
Baby Touch and Feel Animals
Baby Touch and Feel Animals
DK
Roger Priddy's Baby Touch and Feel Series
Board Book
$7.99

Sensory Toys

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Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano Musical Toy
Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano Musical Toy
Baby Einstein
Other Format
$39.99
Ms Rachel Surprise Box
Ms Rachel Surprise Box
SPIN MASTER
Other Format
$33.99
LeapFrog® Phonics Fun Animal Bus
LeapFrog® Phonics Fun Animal Bus
Vtech
Other Format
$29.99
B. Meowsic Keyboard
B. Meowsic Keyboard
Battat
Other Format
$39.99
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InnyBin
InnyBin
Fat Brain Toy Co
Other Format
$31.99
Grip-n-Stack Silicone & Wood Blocks
Grip-n-Stack Silicone & Wood Blocks
Hape
Other Format
$26.99
dimpl
dimpl
Fat Brain Toy Co
Other Format
$12.99
My First Fishbowl
My First Fishbowl
TOMY
Other Format
$29.99
Musical Rhymes Book
Musical Rhymes Book
Vtech Electronics
Other Format
$22.99
My first Baby band
My first Baby band
Edushape
Other Format
$22.99

High-Contrast Black & White Books for Newborns

Hello, Bedtime: A Perfect High-Contrast Black-and-White Board Book for a Baby Shower Gift to Newborns and Babies
Hello, Bedtime: A Perfect High-Contrast Black-and-White Board Book for a Baby Shower Gift to Newborns and Babies
duopress labs
High-Contrast Books
Board Book
$7.99
Hello Night, Hello Day: A High-Contrast Book for TummyTime
Hello Night, Hello Day: A High-Contrast Book for TummyTime
duopress labs
High-Contrast Books
Board Book
$9.99
Spring Street Tummy Time: Baby's First Book in Black & White
Spring Street Tummy Time: Baby's First Book in Black & White
Spring Street Series
Board Book
$9.99
Baby's First Cloth Book: Cuddly Bear
Baby's First Cloth Book: Cuddly Bear
Nosy Crow Ltd
Baby's First Cloth Book Series
Other Format
$17.99
Hello, Baby Animals: A Durable High-Contrast Black-and-White Board Book for Newborns and Babies
Hello, Baby Animals: A Durable High-Contrast Black-and-White Board Book for Newborns and Babies
duopress labs
High-Contrast Books
Board Book
$7.99
Baby's First Cloth Book: Cuddly Ladybug
Baby's First Cloth Book: Cuddly Ladybug
Nosy Crow Ltd
Baby's First Cloth Book Series
Other Format
$17.99
Hello, Ocean Friends: A Black-and-White Board Book for Babies That Helps Visual Development
Hello, Ocean Friends: A Black-and-White Board Book for Babies That Helps Visual Development
duopress labs
High-Contrast Books
Board Book
$7.99
Hello, Animals!
Hello, Animals!
Smriti Prasadam
Black and White Sparklers Series
Board Book
$6.99
Baby Sees Fairy Tale Creatures: A High-Contrast Board Book for Babies
Baby Sees Fairy Tale Creatures: A High-Contrast Board Book for Babies
Janna Steagall
Baby Sees
Board Book
$9.99
Hello, My World
Hello, My World
duopress labs
High-Contrast Books
Board Book
$7.99
Hello, Garden Bugs: A High-Contrast Board Book that Helps Visual Development in Newborns and Babies
Hello, Garden Bugs: A High-Contrast Board Book that Helps Visual Development in Newborns and Babies
duopress labs
High-Contrast Books
Board Book
$7.99
Baby's Black and White Books Farm
Baby's Black and White Books Farm
Mary Cartwright
Baby's Black and White Books
Board Book
$6.99
Baby Loves Sports: A Durable High-Contrast Black-and-White Board Book that Introduces Sports to Newborns and Babies
Baby Loves Sports: A Durable High-Contrast Black-and-White Board Book that Introduces Sports to Newborns and Babies
duopress labs
High-Contrast Books
Board Book
$7.99
Baby's Tummy Time Book Box Set: A 3-Book Box Set of High-Contrast Art for Visual Stimulation at Tummy Time
Baby's Tummy Time Book Box Set: A 3-Book Box Set of High-Contrast Art for Visual Stimulation at Tummy Time
Tabitha Paige
Our Little Adventures Series
Other Format
$39.95

Pop-Up Peekaboo!

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Pop-Up Peekaboo! Ocean: A Deep-Sea Surprise Under Every Flap!
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Ocean: A Deep-Sea Surprise Under Every Flap!
DK
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series
Board Book
$14.99
Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur: A Prehistoric Surprise Under Every Flap!
Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur: A Prehistoric Surprise Under Every Flap!
DK
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series
Board Book
$14.99
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Sesame Street Elmo Loves You
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Sesame Street Elmo Loves You
DK
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series
Board Book
$14.99
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Garden: A Colorful Surprise Under Every Flap!
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Garden: A Colorful Surprise Under Every Flap!
DK
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series
Board Book
$14.99
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Sesame Street Cookie Monster
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Sesame Street Cookie Monster
Tori Kosara
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series
Board Book
$14.99
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm: A Barnyard Surprise Under Every Flap!
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm: A Barnyard Surprise Under Every Flap!
DK
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series
Board Book
$14.99
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Disney Winnie the Pooh
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Disney Winnie the Pooh
DK, Frankie Hallam
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series
Board Book
$14.99
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Numbers: A Number Surprise Under Every Flap!
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Numbers: A Number Surprise Under Every Flap!
DK
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series
Board Book
$14.99
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Baby Animals: An Adorable Surprise Under Every Flap!
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Baby Animals: An Adorable Surprise Under Every Flap!
DK
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series
Board Book
$14.99
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Colors: A Bright & Colorful Surprise Under Every Flap!
Pop-Up Peekaboo! Colors: A Bright & Colorful Surprise Under Every Flap!
DK
DK Pop-Up Peekaboo! Series
Board Book
$14.99
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Get Ready for Kindergarten

Introduce your child to the skills they will need in kindergarten with workbooks and guides that will keep early learners engaged.

Kindergarten Big Fun Workbook: Prep Workbook with Kindergarten Learning Activities Featuring Tracing Worksheets, Alphabet Practice, Math Activities and Puzzles
Kindergarten Big Fun Workbook: Prep Workbook with Kindergarten Learning Activities Featuring Tracing Worksheets, Alphabet Practice, Math Activities and Puzzles
Highlights Big Fun Activity Workbooks
Paperback
$13.99
Kumon Are You Ready for Kindergarten Preschool Skills
Kumon Are You Ready for Kindergarten Preschool Skills
Kumon Series
Paperback
$15.95
My First Learn-to-Write Workbook: Practice for Kids with Pen Control, Line Tracing, Letters, and More!
My First Learn-to-Write Workbook: Practice for Kids with Pen Control, Line Tracing, Letters, and More!
Crystal Radke
My First Preschool Skills Workbooks
Paperback
$8.99
Kumon Summer Review & Prep K-1
Kumon Summer Review & Prep K-1
Kumon Series
Paperback
$11.99
Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades K & 1
Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades K & 1
Workman Publishing, Megan Butler, Claire Piddock, Kimberly Oliver Burnim
Summer Brain Quest Series
Paperback
$12.99
Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades Pre-K & K
Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades Pre-K & K
Workman Publishing, Bridget Heos
Summer Brain Quest Series
Paperback
$12.99
Summer Bridge Activities, Grades K - 1
Summer Bridge Activities, Grades K - 1
Summer Bridge Activities
Summer Bridge Activities Series
Paperback
$12.99

Our Favorite Picture Books on Starting School

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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes's Mouse Books
Paperback
$9.99
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The Night Before Kindergarten
The Night Before Kindergarten
Natasha Wing
Night Before Series
Paperback
$5.99
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Kindergarten, Here I Come!
Kindergarten, Here I Come!
D. J. Steinberg
Here I Come! Series
Paperback
$6.99
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand
Audrey Penn
Kissing Hand Series
Hardcover
$18.99
Penelope Rex vs. the New Kid
Penelope Rex vs. the New Kid
Ryan T. Higgins
Penelope Rex Series
Hardcover
$19.99
The Crayons Go Back to School
The Crayons Go Back to School
Drew Daywalt
Drew Daywalt's Crayons Book Series
Hardcover
$9.99
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
Mo Willems
Mo Willems's Pigeon Series
Hardcover
$18.99
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First Day Critter Jitters (B&N Exclusive Edition)
First Day Critter Jitters (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Jory John
BN Exclusive
$17.99
The Goodnight Train Ready for School
The Goodnight Train Ready for School
June Sobel
The Goodnight Train
Board Book
$10.99
Time for School, Little Blue Truck: A Back to School Book for Kids
Time for School, Little Blue Truck: A Back to School Book for Kids
Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck Series
Hardcover
$18.99
We Don't Eat Our Classmates (Penelope Rex Series #1)
We Don't Eat Our Classmates (Penelope Rex Series #1)
Ryan T. Higgins
Penelope Rex Series
Hardcover
$19.99
Get Ready for School! (Ms. Rachel/Sesame Street)
Get Ready for School! (Ms. Rachel/Sesame Street)
Ms. Rachel
Books by Ms. Rachel
Board Book
$9.99
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First Day Jitters
First Day Jitters
Julie Danneberg
The Jitters Series
Paperback
$8.99
Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies: A Back-to-School Book
Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies: A Back-to-School Book
Jonathan Stutzman
Tiny T. Rex Series
Hardcover
$16.99

First Puzzles

Old MacDonald's Farm Sound Puzzle
Old MacDonald's Farm Sound Puzzle
Melissa & Doug
Other Format
$18.99
Go Mr. Bear 12 Piece Puzzle
Go Mr. Bear 12 Piece Puzzle
Crocodile Creek
Other Format
$14.99
MELISSA & DOUG Ms. Rachel Sound Puzzle in Display
MELISSA & DOUG Ms. Rachel Sound Puzzle in Display
MELISSA & DOUG
Other Format
$21.99
Nature Picture Puzzle - 20 pc Floor Puzzle
Nature Picture Puzzle - 20 pc Floor Puzzle
Janod
Other Format
$16.99
Numbers, Shapes, and Colors Wooden Tray Puzzle
Numbers, Shapes, and Colors Wooden Tray Puzzle
Petit Collage
Other Format
$17.50
$25.00
Farm Friends 25 Piece Floor Puzzle with Shaped Pieces
Farm Friends 25 Piece Floor Puzzle with Shaped Pieces
Mudpuppy
Other Format
$19.99
Construction Site 12 Piece Pouch Puzzle
Construction Site 12 Piece Pouch Puzzle
Mudpuppy
Other Format
$12.99
Peek-A-Boo Puzzle - Dinosaur
Peek-A-Boo Puzzle - Dinosaur
DEMDACO
Other Format
$24.99
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Over the Rainbow 36 pc Floor Puzzle
Over the Rainbow 36 pc Floor Puzzle
Crocodile Creek
Other Format
$26.99
Barnyard 123 - 24 piece floor puzzle in suitcase box
Barnyard 123 - 24 piece floor puzzle in suitcase box
Crocodile Creek
Other Format
$24.99
Spelling Puzzles
Spelling Puzzles
Crocodile Creek
Other Format
$19.99
Rainforest 12 Piece Pouch Puzzle
Rainforest 12 Piece Pouch Puzzle
Mudpuppy
Other Format
$12.99
Unicorn Dreams 36 Piece Floor Jigsaw Puzzle
Unicorn Dreams 36 Piece Floor Jigsaw Puzzle
Crocodile Creek
Other Format
$26.99
Space Explorer 36 Piece Floor Jigsaw Puzzle
Space Explorer 36 Piece Floor Jigsaw Puzzle
Crocodile Creek
Other Format
$26.99

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Early Learning Books for Babies and Toddlers

Early Learning Books for Babies and Toddlers

By Nina Braca|August 31, 2026
Early learning books introduce key concepts for growing minds. From sensory board books to Storytime favorites, plus spelling and counting books, these essential early learning concept books will get little ones engaged with reading from a young age
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