Baby & Toddler

Holiday Book Gifts: Ages 0 – 2

by Keith Rice

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The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s often our smallest kiddos who can prove the most difficult to buy for. With little brains developing at a lightning fast pace and an ever-growing curiosity about the world around them, it’s important to keep the baby to two-year-old set engaged, learning, and entertained. From holiday-inspired fare to timeless classics and educational read-alongs, our holiday gift guide has a little something for everyone.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett

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Jan Brett's gorgeously illustrated rendering of The Twelve Days of Christmas is the ideal way to share this beloved holiday classic with your child. From partridges in pear trees to 12 drummers drumming, Brett's illustrations feature all the lavish detail for which she's known. This is a holiday gift you'll treasure for years to come.

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Llama Llama Misses Mama

by Anna Dewdney

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The first day of preschool is a tough time for our little ones. Fortunately, our favorite llama is here to help your little one through this transition. Llama Llama Misses Mama is a great way to prepare your child for this new experience and all the fun they are sure to have despite missing mama and daddy.

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Brightly Baby Gift Box

by Brightly

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A perfect holiday gift for the littlest of book lovers, the Brightly Baby Box is filled with essential selections to help little ones learn their letters, numbers, and colors, and have lots of fun along the way.

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Hanukkah Lights

by David Martin, illustrated by Melissa Sweet

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This sweet and simple board book walks little ones through the eight nights of Hanukkah celebrations. From lighting candles to playing dreidel to giving presents, simple text and cheerful illustrations of diverse children combine to share in the joy of the holiday’s many sights, sounds, and tastes.

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Baby Feminists Too

by Libby Babbott-Klein

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Raising kind, socially conscious children is an important part of parenting. For me, one big key to that is presenting plenty of diverse and uplifting role models. Baby Feminists Too is the follow-up to Baby Feminists, and presents ten additional pioneering female icons to inspire our little ones to be their best selves.

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The Nutcracker

by E.T.A. Hoffman, adapted illustrated by Carly Gledhill

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Bedtime Classics reimagines beloved literary works for our littlest scholars. Designed to be read in just a minute or two before bed, they're an ideal way to introduce our children to classic fiction. Here, Carly Gledhill adapts E.T.A. Hoffman's Nutcracker into a beautifully illustrated tale for all ages.

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Duck & Goose

by Tad Hills

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Duck & Goose became an immediate classic for a reason. This charming tale of a pair of birds who mistake a polka dotted ball for an egg is equal parts hilarious and heartwarming. The board book edition makes it even easier for our littlest readers to join in the adventures of Duck and Goose.

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Uni the Unicorn

by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Brigette Barrager

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Uni the Unicorn transports readers to a magical world where unicorns are real and little girls are make believe - or so the little unicorns are told. What follows is a delightful and fantastical tale of friendship and imagination.

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Hello, World! Boxed Set

by Jill McDonald

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Hello, World! is a nonfiction series designed to introduce your baby to science and nature in a fun and colorful way. This boxed set includes the four most popular board books in the series - Solar System, Dinosaurs, Backyard Birds, and Bugs - and is a perfect gift for the future scientist in your life.

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A Little Book About ABCs

by Leo Lionni, illustrated by Leo Lionni and Julie Hamilton

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This board book, inspired by Leo Lionni's
classic children's books, is a great way to start teaching your little one the ABCs. The delightful collage style artwork - a Lionni hallmark - is sure to catch the eye of your child and make learning fun.

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How to Catch Santa

by Jean Reagan, illustrated by Lee Wildish

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This modern Christmas classic is a guaranteed laugh for the whole family. Written in a tongue-in-cheek instruction manual style, two sibling narrators will give your little one tips on how to catch that ever-elusive Santa Claus when he makes an appearance on Christmas Eve.

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Beyond the Classics Gift Box

by Brightly

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Add some sparkle to storytime with an imaginative array of new books in our Beyond the Classics Box. Filled with sweet stories, enchanting illustrations, and a few giggles, this collection of reads will soon become family favorites

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The Night Before Christmas

by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by Roger Duvoisin

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Clement C. Moore's timeless poem, The Night Before Christmas, is perhaps the holiday's most beloved and well-known tale. This version of the classic Christmas verse is lifted by the beautiful illustrations of Caldecott-winner and legendary illustrator, Roger Duvoisin.

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Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?

by Brianna Caplan Sayres, illustrated by Christian Slade

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This holiday-themed adventure is perfect for little fans of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?. It features all your favorite diggers, tractors, and forklifts as they get ready for their visit from Santa Claus. From gathering gifts and singing carols to putting out cookies and milks, our digger friends celebrate just like we do.

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Fa La La

by Leslie Patricelli

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Leslie Patricelli brings a bit of holiday cheer to the world of her precocious one-haired baby. Introduce your child to all the traditions the holiday season has to offer as everyone's favorite baby navigates all the Christmas ins and outs in his usual charming way.

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If You're Happy and You Know It!

by Jane Cabrera

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If You're Happy and You Know It! is a fun and interactive way to get your child up and moving. This bright and entertaining board book will have your kiddo clapping, flapping, and dancing along with all the animals of the jungle. There's nothing quite as fun - or adorable - as a baby dance party.

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Our Little Deer and White Tailed Deer Plush Gift Set

Show your little one just how dear they are to you with this picture book and plush set from Put Me in the Story. Personalized with your child’s name, photo, and a special message from you, this delightful holiday read is sure to spread lots of love and good cheer.

Spot's Christmas

by Eric Hill

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I've yet to meet a little one who wasn't enthralled by the various hijinks of Spot. The adventurous - and often hard to find - puppy discovers just what makes Christmas time so special in this holiday-themed board book.

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Baby Loves the Five Senses: Hearing!

by Ruth Spiro, illustrated by Irene Chan

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Geared specifically toward baby ears and brains, Baby Loves The Five Senses: Hearing is a great way to help your little one explore the science of sound and hearing. With colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, this board book is sure to awaken and stimulate your baby's sense of wonder.

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