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Baby Touch Treasures: Best Books for Newborns

Tiny Hands, Big Discoveries: Sensory Fun for 0-6 Months

17 April 3047

Newborns might not read, but they love to explore—and the Baby Touch series from Ladybird Books is the perfect way to start! Designed for babies 0-6 months, these sturdy board books mix bright colors, fun textures, and lift-the-flaps to delight tiny eyes and hands. Part of a beloved series, they’re made to spark early senses and bonding moments with parents. From cuddly animals to shiny vehicles, each book invites your little one into a world of touch-and-feel wonder. They’re tough enough for drooly grins and simple enough for sleepy snuggles. Here are three adorable picks to kick off your baby’s storytime adventure with love and discovery!

Baby Touch: I Love My World

Baby Touch: I Love My World is a sweet eco-friendly gem. Lift the flaps to find endangered animals hiding, from pandas to whales, and end with an “I love you” to Earth. With gentle illustrations and textures, it’s a cozy way to introduce your baby to our planet’s wonders.

Baby Touch: Rescue Vehicles

Baby Touch: Rescue Vehicles brings heroes to life! Discover bumpy fire engines, squishy lifeboats, and shiny police cars with lift-the-flaps and textured patches. The bold pictures and fun feels make it a thrilling sensory ride for your newborn to explore rescue fun.

Baby Touch: Farm Animals

Baby Touch: Farm Animals is a barnyard blast! Say hi to noisy animals with chunky tabs and touchy-feely patches—think fluffy sheep and bumpy cows. Bright art and simple designs keep your baby engaged, perfect for little hands eager to pat and play.

These Baby Touch books are newborn must-haves! I Love My World teaches love for nature, Rescue Vehicles zooms with excitement, and Farm Animals brings the farm to your lap—all with textures that tingle tiny fingers. Published by Penguin’s Ladybird imprint, this series is a hit with parents for its durability and charm. They’re not just books—they’re first adventures, helping babies see, touch, and giggle their way into learning. Ideal for quiet cuddles or tummy-time breaks, they grow with your little one’s curiosity. Grab one from Amazon links and watch your baby light up—storytime starts here! Which will be your newborn’s favorite?

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