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VaughanPL: Babies: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reads!

Are you interested in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program, but need help choosing some books to read with your baby? Well, check out some of VPL staff's recommendations! And remember, it's never too early to cuddle up with your baby and start reading to them!

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  • Lift the flaps to see which animal is hiding on each page!
    Book, 2005New York ; Toronto : Simon and Schuster Children's Pub., [2005] — JP Campb
  • This is not just any counting book. Form a special bond with your little one as you count each kiss you give them!
    Book, 2001New York ; Toronto : Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2001. — JP Katz
  • Another sweet counting book by Karen Katz. Count and tickle with your little one!
    Book, 2005New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2005. — JP Katz
  • A sweet rhyming text that features babies of various backgrounds and highlighting their adorable features!
    Book, 2008Orlando, FL : Harcourt, Inc., [2008] — JP Fox
  • Such a sweet and loving message is conveyed in this story - that no matter what, a parent will always love their little one!
    Book, 2014Somerville, MA : Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2014. — JP Dodd
  • Here's another sweet and loving story by Emma Dodd. This one looks at a rabbit family and the special love and bond that is shared between parent and child.
    Book, 2016Somerville, Massachusetts : Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2016. — JP Dodd
  • The little ones in this rhyming text observe all of their tiny, animal friends out in nature.
    Book, 2016New York, NY : G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2016] — JP McPik
  • Can babies sleep anywhere? Maybe yours can, and the ones in this book, certainly can! If not, maybe this book will get them to sleep - wherever you are!
    Book, 2017New York : Abrams Appleseed, 2017. — JP Wheel
  • What can your little one do with their ten tiny toes and two feet? Read this counting text to find out all the things they can do!
    Book, 2016New York : Little Bee Books, [2016] — JP Demps
  • Here's another one by Kristy Dempsey, but this time, she tells a story of the little ones' fingers and hands! Read all of the fun and messy things they can do!
    Book, 2016New York : Little Bee Books, [2016] — JP Demps
  • Once Benny arrives with his instrument, the rest of the babies get up and form a marching band!
    Book, 2017New York : Harper, [2017] — JP Gerbe
  • If you and your baby miss storytime (or have never been to one), read this story and discover all of the fun these families are having in their own baby time.
    Book, 2014Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2014. — JP McQui
  • A sweet story that celebrates and teaches your baby about their body.
    Book, 2009New York : Penguin, [2009] — JP Adler
  • Celebrate baby's birthday with this book! Read about baby's fun-filled day with friends and family.
    Book, 2019New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2019. — JP Godwi
  • Babies have a lot to do! Read this rhyming text to find out how they stay busy.
    Book, 2019New York : Beach Lane Books, [2019] — JP Schwa
  • Littles

    and How They Grow

    DiPucchio, Kelly,
    Surely, you'll be tearing up as you read this with your little one! Read about how babies grow up so quickly and eventually becoming independent kids that are ready for school!
    Book, 2017New York : Doubleday, [2017] — JP DiPuc
  • Read about all of the things parents love about their babies in this sweet, illustrative text of animal families!
    Book, 2017New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2017. — JP Freed
  • A story about your tired, little baby. Perfect to read to your little one at bedtime!
    Book, 2015New York, NY : G. P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), [2015] — JP McPik
  • So much happens in your baby's first year! Celebrate all of their milestones in this book!
    Book, 2016Toronto, ON : Owlkids Books Inc., [2016] — JP OLear
  • There's still lots to do before the little rabbit goes to bed! At the end of it all, the little rabbit is tired and is carried to bed.
    Book, 2015Somerville, Massachusetts : Nosy Crow, 2015. — JP Casey