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Ages 0-2

ABC's & 123's

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10 Hugs and Kisses by  Nicola Slater
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text show animal friends enjoying time spent together, featuring items from one big hug to ten bedtime kisses.
10 Little Excavators by  Annie Bailey
Fans of cars and trucks books such as 'Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site' can count down from ten to one as they follow busy excavators during their working day.
123 Who Comes Next? by  Amy Matsushita-Beal
Here comes a boy, that is 1. Next comes a girl, that together makes 2. A lady joins the two, which makes them 3. Then comes a dog! How many will they make? Creatures great and small--and even a vegetable--all come together to help children learn to count 1 to 10 and to recognize numbers.
ABC by Roald Dahl
A is for . . . Anteater, B is for . . . Books, C is for . . . Crocodile, D is for . . .Delicious! Learn your ABC in the gloriumptious world of Roald Dahl!
ABC Animals! : An Alphabet Adventure From Anteater to Zebra by  Stephen F Majsak
Learn the ABCs of the animal kingdom in this fun board book! With stunning color photographs of 26 animals and fun rhyming text, this book is the perfect introduction to animals and the ABCs!
ABC Helpful Me : Learn All the Ways You Can Be a Helper, From a to Z! by  Erica Harrison
ABC for Me: ABC Helpful Me features colorful illustrations and encouraging text to get kids excited about helping out at home, at school, and everywhere else! A fun read for both caregiver and child, ABC for Me: ABC Helpful Me is not only perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs, but also for encouraging them to ask how to help out.
C Is for Car : A Car ABC Primer by  Ashley Mireles
With F for Ferrari, K for Karmann Ghia, and S for Shelby, going from A to Z has never been more fun--or fast! Zoom into the ABCs with the classic models and luxury brands that future car lovers need to know.
G Is for Garden : A Gardening ABC Primer by  Ashley Marie Mireles
Its time to get your hands dirty! With L for leaf, N for nursery, and S for seeds, going from A to Z has never been so fresh. Take an alphabetized trip through the garden and discover the plants, animals, and tools that make gardening fun!
Here We Are : Book of Numbers by Oliver Jeffers
A counting book that teaches readers about our world and the universe.
Let's Celebrate You & Me: A Celebration of All the Things That Make Us Unique and Special, From A to Z! by  Jessie Ford
A fun read for the whole family, ABC Let's Celebrate You & Me is not only perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs, but also for encouraging kids to love themselves - and other people too - just as they are. With A is for Achievements, B is for Body, and C is for Confidence, ABC Let's Celebrate You & Me is a self-esteem-boosting way for toddlers to learn the ABCs. With endearing illustrations and mindful concepts, the ABC for Me series pairs each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams and healthy living.
Llama Llama ABC by Anna Dewdney
Join Llama Llama as he makes his way from A to Z in this colorful ABC board book illustrated in the classic Anna Dewdney style. From crayons to ice cream to kisses, Llama Llama introduces you to all of his favorite things!
Mrs. Peanuckle's Earth Alphabet by  Mrs Peanuckle
Showcasing twenty-six natural-world experiences, this A-Z exploration of our planet reveals what makes the Earth so special and all the important ways we can protect our home from climate change.
Oakley the Squirrel : Camping 1, 2, 3! : A Nutty Numbers Book by Nancy Rose
Learn how to count with Oakley as he experiences the fun of a camping trip.
One, Two, Three! : A Happy Counting Book by Sandra Boynton
Filled with Sandra Boynton's humorous, colorful drawings and lively text, this counting board book featuring a menagerie of energetic animals is an adventure with numbers that kids and their parents will love.
Ten Little Birds/Diez pajaritos by  123 Andrés
Latin Grammy Award-winning children's musical duo 123 Andrés brings us a bilingual friendship song in board book form!
The Numbers Store by  Harold Green
When Mom realizes there are zero eggs in the house, the entire family heads to the store to pick up more. Readers can join the counting fun as the family shops and adds more items to their basket--from three bananas to five plums--amid the backdrop of a bustling market.
Updated 08/09/2023