Book Series · 9 Books

Beginning Baby Books

In order from Smile, Baby! to A Day Full of Feelings.

The Beginning Baby series is a set of 9 board books by Chronicle Books, published between 2020 and 2023. Written for ages 0–5, most books run about 20 pages.

Smile, Baby!
Welcome to Shape School!
10 Hugs and Kisses
Active ABC
Hide-and-Seek Peekaboo
You're a Helper!
Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Smile, Baby!
Sale price
$858
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

Smile, Baby!

By Chronicle Books

Discover baby's world with playful mirrors and lovable characters.

12 pages
$8.99Save 5%
Board book
Summary: Introduce your baby to their face with 'Smile, Baby!'—a delightful board book featuring mirrors and charming characters like a musical elephant and artistic llama. Designed to support developmental milestones, this series makes learning as joyful as play. Perfect for new parents and a must-have for every baby's first library, these books combine vibrant art with educational fun, helping little ones explore their world while fostering motor skills and socialization. Dive into a world where every page is a step towards a bright start, making it an ideal gift for any baby occasion.
The complete set

Beginning Baby Series

9 books · Published 2020–2023

Series
Sale price
$858

Smile, Baby!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover baby's world with playful mirrors and lovable characters.

Sale price
$1248

Welcome to Shape School!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

Join animal friends as they explore shapes at Shape School.

10 Hugs and Kisses

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

Count to ten with adorable animals sharing hugs and kisses.

Sale price
$1248

Active ABC

Picture Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

Explore the alphabet with playful verbs and adorable animal friends.

Hide-and-Seek Peekaboo

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2021

Discover who's hiding in a playful peekaboo adventure for little ones.

Sale price
$1049

You're a Helper!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2022

Help adorable animals with daily tasks and discover the joy of learning through play.

Sale price
$759

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2022

Interactive board book brings 'Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes' to life for babies.

Sale price
$1248

Let's Go to Color Camp!

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2023

Discover colors with playful animal friends at Color Camp.

Sale price
$759

A Day Full of Feelings

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2023

Animal friends explore emotions at school, learning it's okay to feel and express them with friends' help.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Beginning Baby series?

There are 9 books in the Beginning Baby series. It began with Smile, Baby! in 2020, and the newest book, A Day Full of Feelings, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Beginning Baby books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–5, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Beginning Baby to life.

01

Chronicle Books

Author
02

Nicola Slater

Illustrator

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