Books: Page turners foster a love of books
Newborn and up: Terrific titles to help foster your child’s love of books.
’Toot'
By Leslie Patricelli
Written by the author of “Big Small” and “Huggy Kissy,” this hilarious book showcases the different sounds that Baby makes throughout the day — though Mommy, Daddy, and doggy get some air time here, too.
$6.99, amazon.com
’LMNO Peas'
By Keith Baker
This lively primer features rhyming text and a cast of adorable green peas who frolic through the alphabet in roles that range from acrobat to zoologist.
$16.99, barnesandnoble.com
’Love Monster'
By Rachel Bright
A “somewhat googly-eyed” monster looks high and low for friends, but as we learn with him, sometimes you find what you’re looking for where you least expect it.
$16.99, macmillan.com
’The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn: A Babylit Camping Primer'
By Jennifer Adams
Our testers giggled and ga-ga’d over a simple retelling of the classic tale, which pairs quirky illustrations with quotes from the original text.
$9.99, babylit.com
’The Odd One Out'
By Britta Teckentrup
Curious kids can search for a camel with one hump, a cross-eyed lemur, and more in this detailed “spotting book.”
$14.99, amazon.com
’The Short Giraffe'
By Neil Flory
How do you get a height-challenged giraffe in a photo with his much taller kin? Boba the baboon tries every which way in this sweetly silly story.
$15.99, albertwhitman.com


