Books About Facial Expressions

The Best Facial Expressions Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about facial expressions? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Facial Expressions

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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

Little Face Big Face

By Bill Cotter · Opposite Face series

Discover animal emotions through playful faces in this interactive book.

22 pages

5.2/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 60 ratings

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Summary: Explore the world of animal expressions in this engaging board book. From tiny to mighty, each face tells a story of emotions and traits. Young readers will delight in identifying and learning about the diverse range of animal faces and what they communicate. This interactive journey invites little ones to connect with the animal kingdom in a fun and educational way, sparking curiosity and understanding of emotions.

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$1597

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2018

Why The Face?

Guess the cause of funny facial expressions in this playful, interactive book.

32 pages

4.0/5 Goodreads · 200 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a world of exaggerated facial expressions and guess what caused them! Follow an agitated boy as he encounters surprising scenarios, from stinky socks to oozing trash cans. This interactive book invites young readers to predict and reveal the reasons behind each face, fostering empathy and emotional intelligence through humor and clever storytelling. Perfect for curious minds aged 2-4, it's a delightful journey of discovery and laughter.

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$474

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1997

Smile!

By Roberta Grobel Intrater · Baby Faces series

Discover the joy of baby smiles in this charming read-aloud.

12 pages

3.9/5 Goodreads · 301 ratings

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Summary: Delight in the smiles of multicultural babies and toddlers in this heartwarming read-aloud. With captivating photos and playful rhymes, this book is perfect for snuggletime, celebrating the universal language of joy.

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$674

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1998

Baby Faces

By DK

Discover baby expressions in a colorful, engaging board book.

16 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 532 ratings

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Summary: Explore a world of baby emotions with vibrant photos capturing happy, sad, and sleepy faces. This padded board book invites little ones to mimic expressions, fostering early recognition and engagement. Perfect for tiny hands, it offers a delightful journey through a baby's busy day, sparking curiosity and connection.

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Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2017

Happy Face Sad Face

By Bill Cotter · Opposite Face series

Explore emotions through playful faces in this interactive board book.

22 pages

5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 53 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a world of expressions with this engaging board book. From happy to mad, cold to hidden, each face reveals a new emotion. Perfect for little ones to discover the range of human feelings and what they convey. How many emotions can you find?

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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

Making Faces

By Abrams Appleseed

Discover emotions through baby faces and mimic their expressions.

14 pages

3.9/5 Goodreads · 392 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a world of emotions with this interactive board book. Young readers are invited to explore five key expressions—happy, sad, angry, surprised, and silly—through vivid baby faces. Can you mimic each emotion and find the matching baby? The journey culminates with a mirror, allowing children to see their own expressions come to life. It's a playful and educational adventure that encourages little ones to learn about feelings while having fun. Will you find the happy baby or the surprised one? The answer is in your reflection!

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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020

Bad Brows

By Jason Carter Eaton, Mike Petrik (Illustrator)

A boy's eyebrows go rogue, causing chaos and hilarity. Can he tame them?

40 pages· 438 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

4.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.5/5 Goodreads · 80 ratings

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Summary: Bernard's eyebrows have gone rogue, causing chaos on Picture Day and beyond. As they grow uncontrollably and taunt his teacher, Bernard struggles to tame these rebellious brows. Why are they misbehaving, and what do they want? Dive into this hilarious adventure where facial expressions take on a life of their own, leaving Bernard to unravel the mystery behind his unruly eyebrows.

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$958

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

Baby See, Baby Do

Discover emotions with expressive baby faces and a mirror.

20 pages

4.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings

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Summary: Explore a world of emotions with expressive baby faces in this engaging board book. Each page invites little ones to mimic playful, pouty, or sleepy expressions, using a fold-out mirror to practice their own funny faces. Bright photographs capture a range of emotions, encouraging young readers to explore and imitate. Will your baby smile, wave, or pout along with the adorable characters? This interactive experience promises to captivate and entertain curious youngsters as they discover the joy of expressing themselves.

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Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2024

Hello, Face!

Hello, Body! series

Discover the wonders of a baby's expressive face.

16 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 84 ratings

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Summary: Join a baby's journey of discovery as they explore the magic of facial expressions. From laughter to yawns, each moment reveals the wonders of eyes, noses, and mouths. What will they discover next?

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$1398

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Can You Keep a Straight Face?

By Bernard Duisit

Can you keep a straight face with these playful pop-up surprises?

16 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 22 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a world of playful pop-up surprises where keeping a straight face is the ultimate challenge. With interactive tabs and flaps, children can create hilarious expressions and explore endless fun. Will you manage to keep your composure, or will the silly faces win? Discover the joy of laughter and creativity on every page.

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