Which books are good for a baby?
The AAP suggests following your baby's interest: sturdy books with big, simple pictures, rhymes and songs, and repeated words work well at first. Let your baby hold and chew the book, and stop when they lose interest. A library card is the cheapest way to try many, and Peabody lists books by age with no shopping links.
Checked October 29, 2026.
Asked by families like yours and answered by Peabody editors. How we write and check. For your own child, your pediatrician knows best.
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Sources
- American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org: How to Share Books with Your Baby (updated 29 Sep 2024) (checked October 29, 2026)
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (checked October 29, 2026)