{"id":720,"date":"2022-11-15T15:10:11","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T15:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litblog.wpengine.com\/?p=720"},"modified":"2023-10-13T02:47:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:47:25","slug":"best-early-picture-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/literati.com\/best-kids-books\/by-type\/early-picture-books\/best-early-picture-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Early Picture Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The bright ink of a hot pink marker\u2026<\/em>
The squeaks and squawks of birds before school\u2026<\/em>
The gentle touch of mom or dad\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every day, your little one witnesses sights, sounds, and feelings that ignite their senses. Their brain captures them, like a film developer creating a vast, colorful new world. As their budding minds grow, these sensory experiences can be the bridge to the magical world of reading\u2014especially through the best early picture books. 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For babies and toddlers<\/a>, a picture is worth a thousand encouraging words. These stories paint tales that excite your child\u2019s vivid imagination, setting a path toward a book-filled future. From historic aviators to bike-riding potatoes, we\u2019ve created a list of the best early picture books to entice any pair of eyes from ages 0 to 3.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Are You There, Little Fox?<\/h3>\n \n

By Sam Taplin <\/p>\n \n

\n Does your little one light up from sensory learning? Then take their hand through the forest world of Are You There, Little Fox<\/i>. With its textured pages and gorgeous animal illustrations, this board book will excite the minds and hands of kids as young as 6 months old. Flip through this tactile story to learn about bears, squirrels, and, of course, foxes\u2014which your child may discover hiding sneakily under some red bushes! \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Alis the Aviator<\/h3>\n \n

By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail<\/p>\n \n

\n Buckle up and strap your pilot goggles on! We\u2019re flying high into the sky with Alis the Aviator<\/i>\u2014aka the renowned indigenous pilot, Dr. Alis B. Kennedy. This winged journey zooms through the clouds of history, exploring the greatest planes of all time from A to Z. Lessons of inclusivity, world events, and daring bravery take the wheel in this riveting tale. It\u2019s the perfect breezy adventure to make every budding aviator\u2019s heart soar. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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All the Little Snowflakes<\/h3>\n \n

By Cindy Jin<\/p>\n \n

\n Snowballs and snowmen and snow cones\u2014oh my! Cindy Jin\u2019s novelty board book celebrates all things winter, especially the magic of snow. Bundle them up, grab a mug of hot cocoa, and let your little reader\u2019s hands explore the tactile illustrations of a winter wonderland. With the book\u2019s die-cut drawings and cut-outs, this favorite on our list of best early picture books enhances basic motor skills and sensory interpretations in snowy style. You might even hear gurgles of glee during the next snowfall.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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A Potato on a Bike<\/h3>\n \n

By Elise Gravel<\/p>\n \n

\n Did someone say\u2026 a bike-riding potato<\/i>? This uniquely hilarious board book binds together cartoonish drawings, tactile pages, and outrageous situations depicting your child\u2019s favorite (or soon-to-be-favorite) vegetables. Joyful images of singing tomatoes and counting broccoli are sure to activate their imagination and<\/i> giggles. Heck, they might even want to try their veggie friends at dinner\u2014no airplane forks necessary.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Hooray for Fish<\/h3>\n \n

By Lucy Cousins<\/p>\n \n

\n Splash down! Lucy Cousin\u2019s delightful read-aloud book is an ode to scaly friends of all kinds. Watch your little swimmer say hello to spotty fish, striped fish, red fish, and blue fish as they swim through the rainbow-colored sea. Every shade and description is a chance for your child to expand their budding vocabulary. By the end of their diving adventure, they\u2019ll be the ones guiding the tours on your next aquarium trip.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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All Aboard! National Parks<\/h3>\n \n

By Kevin and Haily Meyers<\/p>\n \n

\n Calling all climbers and crawlers! We\u2019re hitting the trails across the expansive US National Parks. As part of a board book series, All Aboard! National Parks<\/i> takes young rangers by train through the country\u2019s most precious natural beauty. Husband and wife co-authors Kevin and Haily Meyers bring the wilderness to life with touchably soft pages and stunning illustrations. See which park your favorite explorer loves the most (and may even want to visit).\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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8 Little Planets<\/h3>\n \n

By Chris Ferrie<\/p>\n \n

\n To illustration infinity\u2026 and beyond! This fascinating and heartwarming tale takes a rocket trip through the solar system\u2019s eight planets. As part of the Baby University series, 8 Little Planets<\/i> sneaks in fun facts about each planet\u2019s unique qualities. Adorable rhymes and die-cut shapes add to the fun, so your little astronaut can learn as they reach for the stars (and plenty of brand-new words).\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Picture a Book-Filled Future with Literati Book Clubs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your little one is just starting to crack open pages, these best early picture books are an easy way to get the book ball rolling. Take them on a trip to Imagination Station with these visual adventures that encourage them to point to familiar objects, imitate sounds, and traverse the sensory world around them. Once they\u2019ve seen a few, your bright baby learner<\/a> will soon reach for more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where Literati can help.
As part of the Literati Kids book club<\/a>, your budding reader receives hand-picked stories in every customized box. Our clubs are built to match different reading levels and interests so that your child can feel excited (and supported) to keep turning the pages. All it takes is a quick personalization quiz<\/a> to curate your child\u2019s perfect book club to nurture a lifelong love for reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The bright ink of a hot pink marker\u2026The squeaks and squawks of birds before school\u2026The gentle touch of mom or dad\u2026 Every day, your little one witnesses sights, sounds, and feelings that ignite their senses. Their brain captures them, like a film developer creating a vast, colorful new world. As their budding minds grow, these … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":704,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBest Early Picture Books - Literati<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Paint a world of words with the best early picture books for your little reader! 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