2024 Board Books for Littles
I love board books, they’re such a cute size and if you’re reading for a good audience, it’s definitely time for quality snuggles! This list of board books are all brand new for 2024 – some might be previously published as full-size picture books, while others are brand new and only available in board book form. You’ll find some crowd-favorite authors like Sandra Boynton and Lucy Cousins, but you’ve also got to check out Alanna Flowers and Lucas Zanotto.
Board books are great for the very tiniest of readers because they are quick to read and are full of beautiful illustrations that are perfect for little hands to explore. Creating positive reading experiences at the youngest level is vitally important for teaching kids how powerful reading can be as they grow up. It also helps teach kids about vocabulary, reading stamina, and empathy. Youv’ve got to check out these 2024 Board Books for Littles!
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2024 Board Books for Littles
Animals Brag About Their Bottoms by Maki Saito
All bottoms are wonderful! Don’t you agree? Each animal has a different reason for loving their behind—from cute and round to fashionable and striped!
Now available as a board book, this celebration of self love and body positivity will have the tiniest of readers (and their parents) laughing out loud at the backsides of hippos, zebras, pandas, and more or our favorite animals. Illustrator Maki Saito’s traditional Japanese art techniques add a sophisticated, beautiful feel to a book about animal butts. Everyone’s proud of their bottoms!
Awake Asleep by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Nadia Alam
A kiss, a blink, a dawn, a break.
A yawn, a peep, a stretch, awake!
From sunup to sundown, a young child’s day is bursting with discovery and wonder-filled moments. Follow a day in the life of three diverse families and their little ones, as everyday moments like sharing breakfast and exploring the park are rendered full of love, exploration, joy, and wonder. Sparse, beautiful rhyming text from Newbery and Stonewall Award-winning author Kyle Lukoff is a rhythmic and poetic read-aloud perfect for any time of day, paired against luminous, tender illustrations from artist Nadia Alam.
Can You Do This?: An Imagination Play Book by Megan Roy
Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? takes kids through a series of fun physical activities that get them up and moving!
From stomping their feet to standing on one leg, each page invites participation with prompts like “Can you hop like a bunny?” and “Can you stretch your arms all the way up to the sky?” As kids act out the playful challenges, they’ll exercise their bodies and minds, while sharing laughs with family and friends.
The perfect way to expend energy and pave the way for a good night’s sleep!
Dinosaurs In Trucks Because Hey, Why Not? by Sandra Boynton
You like dinosaurs. Of course you do!
Dinosaurs are terrific! I like them too.
You also like trucks and watching them go.
Dinos never had trucks. (As far as we know.)
This masterful mash-up by beloved author and illustrator Sandra Boynton brings together two things kids love…because HEY, WHY NOT? A riotous read aloud and the perfect gift for dinosaur-obsessed / truck-obsessed toddlers, this book will make little listeners roar with laughter as they zoom through the pages!
Dress-Up Day by Blanca Gómez
When a little girl is home sick for dress-up day at school, she decides there’s no need to miss out entirely: She’ll just wear her rabbit costume the next day!
But when the next day arrives and she’s the only one in costume, it doesn’t feel like such a great idea after all. Can a little bit of confidence and an unexpected new friend turn a self-conscious moment into a wonderful one?
Funny, endearing, and relatable to any kid who’s ever felt insecure, Dress-Up Day is an ode to friendship, embracing individuality, and putting yourself out there no matter the occasion.
The Heart of a Whale by Anna Pignataro
Whale’s beautiful song winds its way through the ocean, reaching the farthest of faraways. His song is one of happiness and hope, magic and wonder–and Whale’s fellow sea creatures are calmed, cheered, and lulled by it. But though Whale sings his tender song day after day, night after night, he wonders why he has no song to fill his empty heart. So when he lets out a mournful sigh, the ocean carries it like a wish through its fathoms, bringing it to just the right place.
Hello Hello Opposites by Brendan Wenzel
Little ones will learn about opposites with the help of a heavy walrus and light butterfly, a tough rhino and gentle fawn, a loud tiger and quiet salamander, and many more delightfully different pairs!
A parade of wild animals walks, swims, and flies across the sturdy pages of this colorful book. Read the playful text. Find the opposites. Marvel at the incredible array of animals—big and small—that populate our planet. A key at the end of the book identifies each animal for those who want to learn even more.
How Big Is Love? by Emma Dodd
Before you came, I did not know
just how big love could be.
It’s wider than the ocean;
it’s deeper than the sea.
I Can Help by David Hyde Costello
“Uh-oh. I’m lost,” a little duck says.
“I can help,” says a monkey, who swings down from a tree and points out Mama duck.
Then, the monkey loses his balance! Who can help him?! Giraffe can!
Knock Knock: Who’s There? by Rob Hodgson
Get giggling with your little one as they tell you their very first jokes! Knock Knock on the door and wait to be asked “Who’s there?” before turning the page to discover a different googly-eyed animal with a funny punchline.
This easy-to-follow format is a lovely introduction to the world of comedy for little jokesters, and you’re sure to be laughing along with them!
On the final page, be ready for a dino-size surprise that’s sure to have you roaring with laughter!
Let’s Be Brave by Leah Osakwe, illustrated by Becky Paige
Each one of us has the power to be exactly who we want to be. This inspiring board book empowers children to look within themselves to find the courage and confidence to be who they are meant to be. From chasing a dream to standing up for themselves, young readers learn that there are many ways to be brave.
Let’s Play! by Hervé Tullet
In Hervé Tullet’s third interactive outing, there’s a yellow dot. And a thin black line. Adventure definitely awaits! Press a finger to the page to embark on a new journey of color, shape, motion, and imagination. Follow the yellow dot’s invitation, turn the page, and you are on your way!
Love Letters: An Alphabet of Affirmations by Alanna Flowers
You are
Amazing —
Brilliant and Bold
Curious and Caring
Dynamic and Deserving of good things.
This beautiful, encouraging board book uses the alphabet to introduce positivity to readers young and young-at-heart.
Maisy’s Rocket by Lucy Cousins
Who better to lead a rocket voyage to space than the intrepid Maisy? Strap in with your favorite mouse and her pal Cyril as they zoom off to land at the space station high above Earth. Whoosh! They’re traveling so fast! When they join the other astronauts, everyone is happy to see them, and everyone is floating! There’s a spacewalk for doing a few repairs, then brushing teeth before going to bed, because a rocket ride with Maisy can only be a delightful mix of excitement and cozy familiarity. Should Maisy try counting stars to fall asleep?
My Feet Go by Ammi-Joan Paquette, illustrated by Sabrena Khadija
MY FEET GO is the second book in a series of three that showcase the body’s amazing abilities—from the physical to the meaningful. This book will provide young readers with a deep understanding and appreciation of everything their feet can do while inviting them to look beyond what’s known or obvious about their capabilities.
10 Cats by Emily Gravett
Follow the lives of ten kittens as they playfully pounce, bat, and swat while their mother sleeps. Buckets of paint quickly turn the kittens—and their sleeping mother—into brilliant works of art. When mama cat wakes up, playtime turns into bath time.
Full of playful and engaging art, this inventive tale creates page after page of spot-the-difference fun perfect for repeat reading.
Up Up Up Down by Kimberly Gee
From his first demand to be picked up and then immediately put down, opposites pop up all day long for this energetic boy. Breakfast is no, no, no, yes! At the sandbox, it’s make, make, make, break! And jumping into the pool goes from can’t, can’t, can’t, to can!
We All Play by Julie Flett
This wonderful book celebrates playtime and the connection between children and the natural world. Beautiful illustrations show:
birds who chase and chirp!
bears who wiggle and wobble!
whales who swim and squirt!
owls who peek and peep!
and a diverse group of kids who love to do the same, shouting:
We play too! / kimêtawânaw mîna
When Water Flows by Aida Salazar, illustrated by Caribay M. Benavides
Using Mexican concepts, this poignantly lyrical series invites young children to pay witness to nature, to value it, and to become a steward of the planet. Water is essential to all life on earth—it helps us grow, it feeds us, it cleanses us, and it heals us. Its fluidity touches and gives life to every being, showcasing the power of universal interconnectedness. Acclaimed middle-grade author Aida Salazar lovingly turns her attention to the youngest readers, bringing her signature lyrical text – in English with a few Spanish words interwoven. With vibrant, mystical art, this book is a truly meaningful and formative experience for all young readers.
Where Is My Nose? by Lucas Zanotto
In this humorous and heartwarming story, a dog wakes up without his nose and sets out on a search to find it. Despite the obvious challenge of searching without a nose, the dog explores various places.
At the seaside, he mistakes a fluffy white cloud for his nose. Underwater, he spots something red that he hopes might be his nose, only to discover it’s a fish. As our protagonist continues his quest for his nose, he realizes how far he has come and the wonderful things he has discovered. Curious about what more he can find in this vast world, he decides to keep searching.
Yes, Chef! by Charlotte Love
“Utensils, are we ready?”
“Yes, Chef!”
This charming board book immerses kids in making a delicious fruit salad through simple text and adorable anthropomorphized food art.
