Books About Touch

The Best Touch Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about touch? 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.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Touch

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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

See, Touch, Feel

By Roger Priddy · See, Touch, Feel series

Engage your baby's senses with touch, feel, and explore activities.

16 pages

5.5/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 564 ratings

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Board book

Summary: Introduce your baby to a world of sensory exploration with See, Touch, Feel. This interactive board book invites little ones to touch raised textures, follow finger trails, and gaze into a shiny mirror. As they grow, these activities help develop language and motor skills. Can they trace the snail's swirl or tap the drum? Each page offers a new adventure, making it the perfect first book to share and discover together.

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$1697

Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2006

The Black Book of Colors

By Menena Cottin, Elisa Amado (Translator), Rosana Faria (Illustrator)

Experience the world without sight through touch and imagination.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2008)

24 pages· 195 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,722 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Imagine a world without sight. Through raised illustrations and Braille, explore how Thomas perceives colors using his other senses. Can you see the world through his eyes? Discover a new perspective.

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$1597

Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2017

Through with the Zoo

By Jacob Grant

A petting zoo goat seeks solitude in the big zoo. Will he find it?

40 pages

5.0/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 473 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: In a bustling petting zoo, Goat longs for solitude away from constant attention. Determined to find his own space, he escapes into the larger zoo. But the quest for peace proves challenging. Can Goat discover a place to call his own, or will the big zoo hold unexpected surprises? Join Goat on his humorous journey to find the perfect spot.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Miles Is the Boss of His Body

By Samantha Kurtzman-Counter, Abbie Schiller · MILES series

A boy declares control over his body on his birthday.

32 pages

3.8/5 Goodreads · 191 ratings

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Summary: On his sixth birthday, Miles is overwhelmed by his family's playful pinches and tickles. Frustrated, he boldly declares himself the 'Boss of his body.' Will his family respect his newfound boundaries? This colorful tale teaches kids about personal safety and the importance of setting limits.

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$1398

Board Book · Ages 1–5 · 2003

Fuzzy Fuzzy Fuzzy!

By Sandra Boynton · Boynton on Board series

Explore textures and discover surprises hidden in eggs with playful animals.

14 pages

4.8/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 489 ratings

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Board Book

Summary: Dive into a tactile adventure with a cow, puppy, piggy, turkey, duck, and two birdies. Tousle, skritch, stroke, and tickle your way through fuzzy, smooth, and bumpy textures. Lift the flaps to reveal the secrets hidden within the eggs. What will the crabby blue birdie and the happy yellow birdie say? This interactive journey invites young readers to engage their senses and uncover delightful surprises with every turn of the page.

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$858

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2020

Baby Loves the Five Senses: Touch!

By Ruth Spiro, Irene Chan (Illustrator) · Baby Loves Science series

Discover the science of touch in a playful, engaging way.

20 pages

4.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 103 ratings

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Board book

Summary: Dive into the fascinating world of touch with this delightful board book designed for curious young minds. Through vibrant illustrations and simple language, little ones explore how touch works, sparking their sense of wonder. Even parents might uncover new insights as they journey through this sensory adventure. Perfect for nurturing early scientific curiosity, this book makes learning about the senses an enchanting experience.

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$858

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2019

Touchy the Octopus Touches Everything

By Ame Dyckman, Alex G Griffiths (Illustrator) · Wee Beasties series

Can Touchy the Octopus learn to look without touching?

22 pages

4.3/7 Bookroo·3.7/5 Goodreads · 114 ratings

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Board Book

Summary: Touchy the Octopus loves to touch everything he sees, but sometimes it's too much! In this charming tale, young readers are invited to help Touchy learn the art of looking without touching. Will Touchy manage to control his curious tentacles, or will his love for touching get the best of him? Join the fun in this delightful story that teaches an important lesson with humor and heart.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

You Can't Taste a Pickle With Your Ear

By Harriet Ziefert, Amanda Haley (Illustrator) · You Can't series

Explore how your senses work and why a tongue is best for pickle tasting.

40 pages· 1,524 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

3.8/5 Goodreads · 106 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Dive into a world where kids learn why they can't hear with their eyes or taste with their ears. Through playful experiments like 'Hold Your Nose' and 'Stick Out Your Tongue,' discover how each sense uniquely helps us navigate life. Why is a tongue perfect for pickle tasting? Uncover the mysteries of your senses and the surprising ways they shape your daily experiences. This engaging journey invites young readers to explore their bodies and the wonders of sensory perception.

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Picture Book · Ages 1–3 · 2019

Create

By Roger Priddy · See, Touch, Feel series

Explore sensory play with touchable art, inspiring creativity without the mess.

16 pages

4.0/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings

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Board Book

Summary: Dive into a world of sensory exploration with a board book designed for little hands. Each page invites babies to touch and feel vibrant artwork made from fingerprints and handprints. Discover a handprint butterfly and a fingerprint caterpillar, sparking creativity and motor skill development. As children grow, they engage with the book in new ways, making it a cherished part of their learning journey. Perfect for inspiring homemade projects and keepsakes, this book offers endless fun without the mess, making it an essential addition to any child's library.

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$759

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

What is Soft?

By Susan Kantor, Erin Barker (Illustrator)

Discover the many faces of 'soft' in a soothing bedtime journey.

14 pages

3.9/5 Goodreads · 46 ratings

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Board book

Summary: Embark on a gentle exploration of 'soft' through whispers, sweaters, and tickling grass. This read-aloud invites young readers to uncover the comforting textures of the world, leading to a serene bedtime conclusion. What soft wonders will you find?

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