A baby’s first birthday is a true milestone in life, marking the transition from infancy to a budding explorer. One of the best ways to celebrate this incredible occasion is by fostering a love for reading that will last a lifetime. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of 27 enchanting books perfect for your little one’s first birthday celebration.
1. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle
2. “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown
3. “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
4. “Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book” by Rod Campbell
5. “Guess How Much I Love You” by Sam McBratney
6. “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman
7. “Pat the Bunny” by Dorothy Kunhardt
8. “Good Night, Gorilla” by Peggy Rathmann
9. “Corduroy” by Don Freeman
10. “The Going-To-Bed Book” by Sandra Boynton
11. “Each Peach Pear Plum” by Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg
12. “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault
13. “I Love You Through And Through” by Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak
14. “Little Blue Truck” by Alice Schertle
15. “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” by Eileen Christelow
16. “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats
17 . “Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson
18 . “If Animals Kissed Good Night” by Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker
19 . “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae
20 . “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
21 . “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson
22 . “The Pout-Pout Fish” by Deborah Diesen
23 . “Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson
24 . “Peek-a-Boo!” by Nina Laden
25 . “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury
26 . “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt
27 . “Press Here” by Hervé Tullet
Each of these books is enchanting in its own right and offers valuable lessons that will resonate with young minds. From interactive stories to whimsical tales, these books will not only help develop your child’s reading skills but also their imagination. As you introduce your little one to these literary treasures, you’re making an investment that will pay off in years of laughter, shared memories, and countless bedtime stories.
So on your baby’s first birthday celebration, why not begin building a library that will enrich their life? Give the gift of reading and foster a lifelong love for books. Happy birthday to your little one and happy reading!
