You can consider this article about “Early learning books for 1 year olds” as a perfect guide to reading for your little one. In this post, I meticulously listed books with high reviews and perfect for a little baby. You have a complete book recommendation for babies, particularly for early learning.
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Alphabet books- Early learning books for 1 year olds
1.Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. (Author), John Archambault (Author), Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)
Published: January 1, 2012
*BEST SELLER OF ALL TIME
Your kids are just starting to learn about letters and their sounds. Then have this one. The toddler must love its rhyming text.
“A told B,
And B told C,
“I’ll meet you at the
top of the coconut tree.”
This book follows the letters of the alphabet as they climb up a coconut tree, and as the tree gets more and more crowded, it starts to sway, making the letters fall and slide down. The book’s text is rhyme, making it easy for young children to understand and follow along.
2. A is for Apple by Tiger Tales (Author), Georgie Birkett (Illustrator)
Published: September 6, 2011
This trace-and-flip book is perfect for toddlers who love to explore books. Its innovative design offers a fun way for children to learn letters and first words. By tracing the capital letters with their fingers along the tracks, young readers can know the shape of each letter.
Related: Unlock Literacy: The Early Learning Alphabet/ABC Book for Young Learners
Body books- Early learning books for 1 year olds
3.Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi (Author)
Published: September 1, 2020
It is perfect for Children ages 6 months to 3 years old. This book is like a potty training book. It helps children learn about using the bathroom in a fun and engaging way. It uses illustrations to make the concept easy to understand. Both the text and pictures make learning about the bathroom enjoyable.
Now, what is unique in this book?
I believe that the storyline and images will help kids understand, verbalize and accept the whole process of potty.
4. From Head to Toe by Eric Carle (Author, Illustrator)
Published: March 27, 1999
As you read the name of this book you can understand the book’s topic. But, it is unique because different animals are used throughout the process. So, Children will learn funnily about other parts of the body. Moreover, they will be engaged in the whole process. They will understand the importance of listening, exercising, and taking on a new challenge.
5. The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss (Author)
Published: November 26, 1996
Tractor Fun Picture Puzzle Book for Kids
Are your children ready to take a fun journey and learn about all sorts of feet? They’ll discover them all, from fast to slow, front-to-back, big and small ones! And not only that, but we’ll learn about opposites too.
They’ll also love reading about it all with the playful rhymes of Dr. Seuss. It’s the perfect way for young readers to explore and learn about their bodies and the world around them.
Colors books – Early learning books for 1 year olds
6.The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt (Author), Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
Published: June 27, 2013
Duncan opens his crayon box to color but finds letters instead. The crayons have had enough and quit! Each color has its problem. Blue needs a break from coloring water, Black wants more than outlining, and Orange and Yellow argue about being the actual color of the sun. Can Duncan make things right and get his crayons back to coloring happily?
7. Black & White by Tana Hoban (Author, Illustrator)
Published: January 2, 2007
These classic and popular books have sold more than one million copies!
This black-and-white high-contrast board book introduces your baby to the world of books! Designed with babies in mind, it’s the perfect first book for their developing brains. With fourteen bold and engaging images, it stimulates their optic nerve and promotes healthy visual development. Help your baby explore and learn with this visually captivating book.
Counting books- Early learning books for 1 year olds
8. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Author)
Published: October 15, 1981
It is one of the most prevalent childhood books from generation to generation. Would you believe it is sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds?
9. Doggies by Sandra Boynton
Published: October 11, 1984
This fun counting book is all about dogs! You’ll find big dogs, little dogs, and dogs with all sorts of fur. Some have loud barks, while others have tiny yaps. As you turn the pages, the book gets louder and louder, making it perfect for reading to little ones and dogs alike. Get ready to count and make some noise with this hilarious book that will have everyone howling with laughter!
Opposites books- Early learning books for 1 year olds
10.My Neighborhood by Maddie Frost (Illustrator), Amy Pixton (Draft Writer)
Published: September 18, 2018
This book has bright pictures, and few or no words encourage dialogic reading. It is Chew Proof · Rip Proof ·, Nontoxic, · 100% Washable. So, It is safe to book for Newborn kids.
11. Opposites by Sandra Boynton (Author, Illustrator)
Published: November 30, 1982
Almost every daily used opposite word is illustrated in this cute book. It perfectly complements the concept of opposites besides new comments and juxtaposing ideas for kids. Boynton’s delightful rhyming text also will entertain kids and you too. Look how cute this rhyming text………
Hot and cold
Young and old
Wet and dry
Hello! Goodbye.
Seasons books- Early learning books for 1 year olds
12.The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Summer by Eric Carle (Author, Illustrator)
Published: May 3, 2022
It is another masterpiece by Eric Carle about a sunny summer day. This book is all about summer, for example, noisy bugs, the warm sunshine, the yummy scents of a cookout, and so much more!
And with that, you will get Eric Carle’s famous writing style.
This is a favorite classic, so it is a must have for my baby book collection. This book’s bright colors and size are all perfect for tiny hands. By the way, I love the board book option because I’m confident it’ll last in the hands of a curious baby.
13.Hello, World! Weather by Jill McDonald (Author)
Published: March 8, 2016
This book teaches kids about different types of weather. It is a 26-page book that describes what types of dress to wear in different seasons. Additionally, it nicely explains the condition of the environment of each season. The baby will also love the colors and the thick pages. There’s enough detail to spark conversation without flooding the pages with words.
Sense & Sensation books- Early learning books for 1 year olds
14. Babies Love Colors
by Michelle Rhodes-Conway (Author), Cottage Door Press (Author), Fhiona Galloway (Illustrator)
Published: June 19, 2018
The pages are very much thick, and the flaps are unbreakable. The colors are bright, and the pages are glossy. The cover page is charming.
Now what say reviewers about this book?
The illustrations inside the book are low-class. It is just a bunch of very simple computer graphic images piled together. There are more beautifully illustrated books available. At the same time, their daughter likes to look through this book, and The book was in very good condition after more than a year of intense use by a toddler. So. They don’t regret buying it.
15. Touch Think Learn: 123 by Xavier Deneux (Author)
Published: October 9, 2018
A multisensory approach to baby learning- this book has both tactile and visual aspects. You will love that each number corresponds to an item.
This book is a modern, creative, minimalistic way for kids to engage their interests.
As we know, Kids learn best when they find the subject fun or interesting. This is best for sparking their imagination to learn for the best.
Size & Shape books – Early learning books for 1 year olds
16.Not a Box by Antoinette Portis (Author, Illustrator)
Published: December 12, 2006
Do your kids like to play with boxes?
This is a fun picture book about a box.
What is the story?
Wait, the story is short and has simple pictures but really cute. The cover looks like a box, which is cool.
What is unique about this book?
It’s perfect for little kids who don’t like long stories and older kids who love playing with boxes.
17. Indestructible: Baby, Find the Shapes by Ekaterina Trukhan (Illustrator), Amy Pixton (Draft Writer)
Published: September 3, 2019
Can your kids spot all the different shapes around the house?
Look, there are triangles in the bedroom and circles in the garden! Remember to find the squares and rectangles; they’re hiding somewhere too! This book is indestructible, meaning they can read it repeatedly without it getting damaged. Let’s have fun finding all the shapes together!
Sounds books – Early learning books for 1 year olds
18. Noisy Baby Animals (My First)
by Patricia Hegarty (Author), Tiger Tales (Compiler)
Get this book for your little one to touch and hear cute baby animals! It has strong pages with different textures to touch, and each page has another animal with a button to listen to its sound. The best of this book is it includes an on/off switch on the back cover to extend battery life.
19. Coco melon Let’s All Sing Together
by Cottage Door Press (Author, Editor), CoComelon (Author)
TomTom and YoYo from the record-breaking YouTube series Coco melon in singing and playing along to their favorite nursery rhymes with our Coco melon-themed sound book! With classic songs like the ABC song and I Love the Mountains, your little ones will love to learn and sing along.
These interactive, musical books are a fun addition to your preschooler’s library and will bring joy and entertainment to your family. Start singing and playing today with Coco melon!
Time books – Early learning books for 1 year olds
20. Time for a Hug by Phillis Gershator (Author), Mim Green (Author), David Walker (Illustrator)
Published: March 5, 2013
This is such a cute story. The story is very cute and relatable for a toddler. The little bunny wakes up at 8 in the morning. Then, She/he washes his face, combs hair, chooses clothes to wear and sits down to take breakfast from a bowl. Then they cook, play, read with Mamma, and have a fun afternoon in the park. There is a fully described bedtime routine as well.
By the way, the little bunny is not specified as a girl or boy, so this book can be read too.
Each every time in every activity, time is mentioned so the baby will also be familiar with time.
21. Baby Touch and Feel: Bedtime by DK (Author)
Published: December 22, 2008
It is a touch and feel book specially made for babies.
This Bedtime book is full of baby-friendly words, shapes, and textures. Its bold, bright pictures and colorful bedtime-inspired illustrations will be enough to keep your baby’s attention.
Words books – Early learning books for 1 year olds
22.Everything Is Mama by Jimmy Fallon (Author), Miguel Ordóñez (Illustrator)
Published: January 8, 2019
Have your child spoken the cute words, mama?
However, a lot of babies’ first words are DADA. However, everything after that is MAMA. In addition to that, this book is perfect for a baby’s natural first words. In this book, different animals teach their children about first words.
So, want to hear your baby’s first word, then this book is for you.
23. My First Learn-to-Talk Book by Stephanie Cohen (Author)
Published: June 7, 2022
This delightful book has quickly become a favorite of babies and parents alike. With its simple yet compelling illustrations, it teaches little ones about emotions.
And this learning process is both fun and educational. Children will love guessing what feeling is on the next page, and parents will appreciate the bonding time spent reading with their child.
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