2003 Best Books for Babies

Babies edited by Lara Holtz Dorling Kindersley, June 2002 ISBN#0789485753
Photographs capture babies as they laugh, play, splash, and smile their way through a typical day familiar to every baby.

Boo Hoo Boo-Boo by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Elivia Savadier Harper Growing Tree, May 2002 ISBN#0439153115
When typical toddler activities result in bumps and bruises, Lulu, Andrew, and Zuzu know just what to do, as do their grown-ups. Medicine and band-aids are good, but kisses and hugs help to speed the healing.

Daddy’s Lullaby by Tony Bradman, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft McElderry Books, May 2002 ISBN#0689842953
Most of the family is sound asleep, but Daddy and his baby are up late exploring the house. No reader will be surprised at where Daddy and baby are found as the sun comes up.

Dig, Dig, Digging by Margaret Mayo, illustrated by Alex Ayliffe Henry Holt, May 2002 ISBN#0805068406
From familiar favorites like fire engines and dump trucks to transporters, road rollers, and rescue helicopters, there is plenty to see and talk about in this colorful collection of big machines.

Mama’s Little Bears by Nancy Tafuri Scholastic Press, March 2002 ISBN#0439273110
Three young and curious little bears head out exploring. But, don?t worry- Mama Bear always has them in her watchful view.

Peek-A-Boo, You by Roberta Grobel Intrater Cartwheel, March 2002 ISBN#0439339618
Readers are invited to play along as they lift flaps to discover babies hiding behind blankets, balloons, hats, and bears.

Peekaboo Morning by Rachel Isadora G.P. Putnam’s Sons, May 2002 ISBN#0399236023
A grinning toddler enjoys a morning of peek-a-boo with Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa, a friend, and even the reader.

Song of Night: It’s Time to Go to Bed by Katherine Riley Nakamura, illustrated by Linnea Riley Blue Sky Press, February 2002 ISBN#0439266785
Bunnies, squirrels, ducks, and bears are lovingly tucked into bed in this soothing lullaby of a book.

Wake Up, Me! by Marni McGee, illustrated by Sam Williams Simon & Schuster, February 2002 ISBN#0689831633
Bouncy rhymes showcase a young child?s early morning routine, as shared with Mom, Dad, and a beloved bear.

Who Said Moo? by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Simms Taback Handprint, March 2002 ISBN#1929766475
Young listeners will be enthusiastically barking, mooing, and cock-a-doodle-dooing as they share this colorful, lift-the-flap book with their favorite grown-ups.