Best Books for Babies 2000

Photographs and simple text explore the world of babies and their needs.

Simple phrases and photographs show the ways that babies travel in different parts of the world, including baskets, blankets, sleds, and car seats.

Simple questions lead the reader to guess what animal can be found when the page is turned.

Simple text and illustrations introduce Lulu and her family, Lulu’s pets, best friend, and new shoes.

Presents more than sixty traditional nursery rhymes, including “Old Mother Hubbard,” “I’m a Little Teapot,” and “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe,” accompanied by illustrations of various animals.

Babies are pictured with tactile surprises–a furry teddy bear, a scratch-and-sniff flower patch, and a shiny mylar mirror–to stimulate developing senses.

Show me your nose, is that where it grows? I’m gonna nuzzle that nose! Tom Tracy depicts a familiar game that is a favorite with babies and toddlers. Who can resist nuzzling noses tweaking cheeks and tickling tummies? Darcia Labrosse’s tender illustrations capture the simple fun of this gentle game with warmth and glee.

Illustrations and rhyming text conveys a mother’s love for her child.