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Find the best Books for Babies here : lots of ideas for Birthday gifts or Christmas presents for baby boys or girls ... board books to read for fun, or for adults or older children to read to baby.

 Dear Zoo: A Lift-The-Flap Book [Board Book]

Dear Zoo
by Rod Campbell

Lift the flaps on this outstanding full colour, 18 page board book to see the animals the zoo has sent. New art and a gold-ink cover for this 25th anniversary edition give this classic a fresh new look. 
 

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 Peepo! [Board book]

Peepo!
by Janet & Allan Ahlberg

Winner of the 1985 "Best Books for Babies" Award. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the young child on to the next stage of the day, giving a hint of what is to come. Board book, colour illustrated, 34 pages. 

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Walker story board books) [Board book]

We're Going on a Bear Hunt
by Michael Rosen

Join the family on a fantastic journey in search of a bear in a cave. This is a brilliant story --- chant and laugh out loud --- complemented by fabulous full colour & b&w pictures, 36 page board book.
 

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I Love You More Than... [Board book]

I Love You More Than ...
by Chris Sharp

Press the cherry at the top of the book cover, then a wonderful music box plays and lights flash inside the book. Alternatively open the cover and look at the book without sound and light. Board book, colour illustrated, 16 page edition.
 

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 Five Little Ducks (Classic Board Books with Holes S.) [Board book]

Five Little Ducks
by Penny Ives

The die-cut pages of this 16 page colour illustrated board book, contain sing-a-long actions and counting rhymes.
 

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The Magic Sky [Board book]

The Magic Sky
by Lucy Richards

Award winning full colour illustrated 11 page board book about Rory the little polar bear.
 

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What is Maisy Doing? (Maisy S.) [Board book]

What is Maisy Doing?
by Lucy Cousins

A lift-the-flap surprise board book, 14 page, with full colour illustrations.
 

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 Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library (Hairy Maclary and Friends) [Board book]

Hairy Maclary and Friends
by Lynley Dodd 

Omnibus board book set, with full colour illustrations, from famous NZ children's author, introducing your baby to "Hairy Maclary", "Schnitzel von Krumm" , "Slinky Malinki", and "Zachary Quack".

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The Rainbow Fish [Board book] 

The Rainbow Fish
by Marcus Pfister

This 14 page board book contains a tropical ocean of colour illustrations and simple story about sharing.  

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 The Tale of Peter Rabbit: Story Board Book (The World of Peter Rabbit Collection 2)

The Tale of Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix Potter

A 16 page board book version of the tale of Peter Rabbit that uses simple text and wonderful  illustrations to introduce the very young to the world of Beatrix Potter.

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Classic Books with Holes S.) 

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
illustrated by Annie Kubler

Magical dye-cutting to create holes, along with colourful illustrations, aim to draw the reader from page to page as they read the rhyme which, with repetition, will soon be sung by heart. Hardcover, 16 page edition.  

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 Five Cheeky Monkeys [Board book]

Five Cheeky Monkeys
by Debbie Tarbett

A "noisy" counting book of chattering monkeys via a sound chip button, the rhyming narrative, and the bright, full colour illustrations make for a delightful, funny 16 page board book with die-cut pages.
 

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My Pirate Ship: Peep-through Play Books [Board book] 

My Pirate Ship
by Rebecca Finn

Peep through the portholes and hatches inside this 12 page boardbook, with chiefly colour illustrations and maps, to discover all the excitement aboard their very own pirate ship.  

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Wild Animals (Very First Picture Book Series) [Board book]

Wild Animals
by Nicola Tuxworth

Learning is fun with over 30 bright and colourful photographs throughout this 12 page board book.  

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 Peepo Baby! [Board book]

Peepo Baby!
by Georgie Birkett

Play peek-a-boo with this bright 22 page board book. Babies will love turning the big, chunky flaps in this irresistible book to discover who is hiding behind the toys, peeking through the window, splashing in the bath and tucked up tight in bed!  

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 Touch and Feel Baby Animals Library [Board book]

Touch and Feel Baby Animals
by DK Publishing

Three favourite animal Touch and Feel picture books in one collection. Through adorable photographs and simple words, fluffy chicks, soft puppies and silky kittens come alive.  

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This list of ideas for the best Books for Babies has been compiled independently to help parents, relatives and family friends in their search for a birthday gift or Christmas present for a baby boy or girl.