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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
A Wolf Called Wander
A lone wolf embarks on a perilous journey to find a new home.
243 pages· 30,228 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 11,968 ratings
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Books About Infancy · 454 titles considered
The Best Infancy Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about infancy? 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 Infancy
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016
Skunked!
By Jacqueline Kelly, Teagan White (Illustrator), Jennifer L. Meyer (Illustrator) · Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet series
Two skunks, one secret. Can they keep them hidden from Mom?
106 pages· 8,131 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 744 ratings
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013
Chicks!
A family raises chickens from chicks.
32 pages· 132 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8/5 Goodreads · 109 ratings
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2015
The Shy Little Kitten
A group of kittens go on an adventure with various animals they meet along the way.
32 pages· 133 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 160 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2016
Next to You
By Lori Haskins Houran, Sydney Hanson (Illustrator)
Are they cuter than a piglet in a sweater? Discover the answer.
32 pages· 193 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 326 ratings
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$858
Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2015
Bunny Roo, I Love You
Discover how mamas comfort their babies in a bewildering world.
32 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 845 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016
Max and Bird
A kitten and a bird become unlikely friends and learn to fly together.
32 pages· 633 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 594 ratings
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$674
Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2016
Once I Was a Pollywog
Explore the magical transformations of baby animals into their adult forms.
18 pages
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings
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$958
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2016
Little Bitty Friends
Discover the enchanting world of tiny creatures and their playful bonds with nature.
28 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 263 ratings
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Infancy Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about infancy for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$899
Flip, Flap, Fly!
Ages 0–3 · 2009
Baby animals explore their world, guided by their mothers, discovering new friends along the way.
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$799
Kiss Goodnight
Ages 2–5 · 2017
Say goodnight to animals with soothing sounds in this bedtime board book.
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$999
Sometimes Babies...
Ages 0–2 · 2022
Discover the many kinds of babies and the love that embraces them all.
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$899
You Are a Raccoon!
Ages 8–12 · 2024
Discover the secret nighttime world of raccoons in this playful exploration.
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$899
Hello Baby!
Ages 2–4 · 2009
A baby meets animals and finds the most precious one: itself.
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$1299
Tough Chicks
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Three chicks defy farm expectations, proving they're more than just cute.
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$699
If You Were My Bunny
Ages 0–3 · 1996
Animal mamas sing lullabies, revealing their boundless love.
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$899
Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones
Ages 0–3 · 2013
Animals prepare for bedtime, cuddling with their families under the night sky.
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$699
Baby Penguins Everywhere!
Ages 2–5 · 2012
A penguin finds endless baby penguins in a hat, leading to chaos and joy.
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$999
Spot Goes to the Farm
Ages 1–3 · 1985
Spot explores the farm, uncovering baby animals hidden beneath flaps.
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$995
Babies of the Great Bear Rainforest
Ages 0–2 · 2019
Discover the adorable baby animals of the Great Bear Rainforest each spring.
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$799
Little Bear's Little Boat
Ages 2–6 · 2004
A bear outgrows his beloved boat. What will he do next?
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Infancy Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about infancy for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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Land Shark
Ages 5–6 · 2015
A boy tries to convince his parents to get him a shark for his birthday.
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$1799
Dino Duckling
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A dinosaur must find his place in a family of ducks. Can he belong without wings?
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$1699
Follow the Moon Home
Ages 5–8 · 2016
A new girl unites a community to save sea turtles.
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Little Pink Pup
Ages 3–5 · 2010
A runt piglet finds an unexpected family with a dachshund mom.
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$599
Baby Animals
Ages 3–7 · 1952
Discover the lively world of baby animals in this timeless classic.
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$1999
How to Be an Elephant
Ages 7–10 · 2017
A newborn elephant must quickly learn survival skills in the harsh savanna.
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$1299
100 Dogs
Ages 2–5 · 2021
Discover 100 dogs in a lively, rhyming adventure full of surprises.
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$1899
Mother Bruce
Ages 3–7 · 2015
A grumpy bear's life is disrupted by a group of goslings who mistake him for their mother.
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$1599
Warts and All
Ages 2–5 · 2017
Love finds even the quirkiest creatures.
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$699
The Prehistoric Planet
Ages 5–9 · 2013
A lost pterosaur needs help returning home. Can Zack and his team navigate the prehistoric world?
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$1899
This Story Is Not About a Kitten
Ages 4–8 · 2022
A community unites to find a home for a lost kitten, revealing true compassion.
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$1700
Down by the Station
Ages 3–6 · 1999
Can the engineer deliver playful baby animals to the zoo before the kids arrive?
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Infancy Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about infancy for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$1499
Amazing Facts About Baby Animals
Ages 4–8 · 2019
Discover quirky, surprising facts about baby animals and their parents.
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$699
Heidi Heckelbeck and the Magic Puppy
Ages 5–9 · 2017
A lost puppy leads to magical chaos. Can Heidi fix it?
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$2399
Scary Stories for Young Foxes
Ages 9–12 · 2019
Separated fox kits face monsters in a haunted forest.
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$1499
The Enchanted Egg
Ages 7–10 · 2015
An enchanted egg hatches, and the creature vanishes. Can Clover find it amidst the chaos?
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$699
Chewy and Chica
Ages 7–10 · 2010
Two siblings compete to train chihuahua puppies. Who will succeed?
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$599
December Dog
Ages 6–9 · 2014
A lost puppy on Christmas Eve leads to a mystery. Can the kids find its owner?
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$2099
Counting Creatures
Ages 3–5 · 2020
Discover animal families and count their babies in this interactive adventure.
Graphic Nov.
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$1995
La profecía (Novela gráfica) / The Dragonet Prophecy (Graphic Novel) (Alas De Fuego) (Graphic Novel)
Ages 8–12 · 2018
Five dragonets defy prophecy, seeking freedom over fate in a war-torn world.
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$599
Picture Perfect #13
Ages 7–9 · 2008
A forgotten lens cap threatens Orla's photo contest dreams until a mysterious kitten appears.
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$599
Lola Levine Meets Jelly and Bean
Ages 6–10 · 2017
A family adopts a cat, but allergies threaten their plans. Can they find a happy ending?
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$699
Late Lunch with Llamas
Ages 6–9 · 2022
A brother and sister travel back in time to the Andes Mountains to save a baby llama named Cria from the Secret City of Machu Picchu.
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$499
Mae the Panda Fairy
Ages 7–10 · 2013
Can two girls stop a villain from kidnapping baby animals for his icy zoo?