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In my playroom, I value the beginning years of a child's life. That is why we have compiled an enormous collection of board books meant for children within the age bracket of 0 to 3 years. The books on this list are not mere entertainment for your child but also learning and skill-building tools. From the very first stages of their infancy, children begin to interact with the world around them, and board books are one of the best mediums for that interaction.
Board books are designed with the unique needs of young children in mind. The sensory, explorative nature of a child's investigation of the world at this stage makes the tactile durability of board books quite fitting for their little hands. Thicker and sturdier than regular picture books for babies, these will be that much easier for them to handle without getting too damaged. This durability is essential since babies of this age are fond of chewing, tearing, and throwing things to familiarize themselves with the surroundings.
Another great advantage of board books is that they are really easy to clean, and very important when you're handling the inevitable spills, stains, and messes that generally come with little ones. Unlike softcover or even paper-based books, board books can surely withstand wear and tear from regular usage, making the story and therefore the educational experience last a bit longer.
In my playroom, we only select some of the best board books that children will find interesting at ages 0-3 years. The collections include other different books with bright colours, simple text, and pictures. From traditional nursery rhymes to teaching books about animals, shapes, numbers, and colours, our board books offer an ideal way to start introducing your child to these fundamental concepts that will pave the way for further learning.
We also know that children of this age are learning their fine motor skills, and many of our board books include interactive features such as lift-the-flap or touch-and-feel textures that allow children to engage with the book in an active manner. It is the interactive elements that give an impetus for sensory exploration, which is very important during this developmental stage. Not only do these books teach your child about the world around them, but they also encourage problem-solving skills and develop hand-eye coordination.
It will be a question of selecting the right board book according to your child's needs, interests, and developmental stage. To this effect, our board book collection contains different kinds of board books to address several different areas of early learning. While some focus on the basics of teaching words and phrases, others focus on sensory and motor development.
For the babies who have just begun exploring their surroundings, first try board books containing a few, bold, black-and-white illustrations of everyday objects like animals, kitchen items, or street scenes. This would lead the babies to associate the word and the image, and vocabulary-building exercises.
As your child grows and gets more mobile, they can start enjoying board books more interactively: books with textures, flaps to lift or buttons to press that produce sounds are great for keeping the toddler interested in what's around them.
Our selection of board books for 0-3 years has been curated with a great deal of sensitivity to provide the best induction to your child's learning journey. Be it a baby's first words, introducing them to shapes and colours, or just a fun, interactive way of learning about the world, board books are ideal. Invest in the right board book today and nurture in your child the love of reading and learning from a very tender age.
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View full detailsISBN: 9780241456545 Age: 0 - 5 years old A tender and lyrical picture book from two internationally-bestselling and award-winning creators- Julia D...
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View full detailsBy: Kate Knapp ISBN: 9781460756911 For Ages: 3+ years old The bestselling Ruby Red Shoes is back!One is for me. I'm one of a kind.I'm separate from...
View full detailsISBN: 9781761470080 This delightful story from a winning team perfectly celebrates the joy and chaos of a baby-filled day!It's a busy day for baby ...
View full detailsBabies are fascinated with black-and-white designs. Right from the start, these art cards begin developing a baby's visual perception. The six ado...
View full detailsISBN: 780241551042 Author: Dan Green Join in and help the busy doctor in this playful, interactive flap book!Can you help the busy doctor to care ...
View full detailsISBN: 9780789213822 Flip and flop heads, tails, and bodies to make 1,000 crazy canines! From the best-selling illustrator of Flip-o-saurus and Flip...
View full detailsISBN: 9781742480572 The Things I Love About ... series, with its gorgeous artwork and perfectly chosen words, shares simple examples of positive th...
View full detailsAuthor: By: Sally Sutton, Brian Lovelock (Illustrator) ISBN: 9781760654306 Small children who like big machines that go - and things that grow - ...
View full detailsStick Man lives in the family treeWith his Stick Lady Loveand their stick children three... But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to pl...
View full detailsISBN: 9781760893064 Author: Renee Treml Nine little dingos howl at the moon . . . Ten little owls hoot a goodnight tune.What happens around Austral...
View full detailsJoin in and help the busy firefighter in this playful, interactive flap book!Nee-naw, nee-naw! Can you help the firefighter to save the day? Join i...
View full detailsAuthor: Ryhia Dank ISBN: 9781761210822 Discover the sounds of Australia through the incredible artwork of Aboriginal artist Ryhia Dank.The All Ar...
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View full detailsBy: Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees (Illustrator)ISBN: 9781408359495 A feel-good rhyming story with a positive message about confidence and self-est...
View full detailsISBN: 9781760680640 The Feelings Series are beautifully produced picture books that cover different emotional concepts for young children.The Feeli...
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View full detailsISBN: 9781445156590 This book explores the many aspects of Autism in a child-friendly way. It is part of a hands-on series of picture books designe...
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