As a mother, naturally, your first instinct is to tell your children “don’t touch each other!” but that’s where these touch-and-feel books swoop in to save the day…because they’re definitely not banned. Let’s face it: The thing about babies/toddlers/preschoolers is that they like to touch everything. your freshly painted walls, the perfectly arranged displays of produce in the supermarket (anyone clean aisle five?), the list goes on. encourage interaction without causing a $h!t show with lots of tactile books that require babies to use all five senses. You’ll find everything from tactile elements to removable tabs and even fun scratch-and-sniff panels. Not only will you instill an early love of reading, but your child will develop valuable motor skills in the process.
Keep looking for 15 sensory books for babies that deserve a place on your shelf in 2022. Whether you’re reading before bed or while playing, these colorful picture books and puppet books (go ahead, busy moms!) are guaranteed . be a success. With the wide range of themes (from zoo animals to Disney characters), we highly recommend taking a few of these as gifts. Once you’ve prepared for the long winter ahead, trust us, you’ll be glad you have something to occupy your little ones’ attention during your weekly zoom meetings.
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Take learning to a whole new level during storytime with baby’s touch and feel: colors and shapes. Each page will not only show your little one a new color and shape, but will also include some sort of “feel” element to enhance their reading and learning experience. yes, touch and feel on every page.
If your little one loves baby animals (and I mean, who doesn’t?), this touch and feel book from bright baby is the obvious choice. From puppies and ducklings to tiger cubs and more – this book will even have you saying “awww” after every page turn. One mom reviewed the book on Amazon and said, “My baby is 10 months old and recently started looking for this book. she didn’t pay attention to it [at first], but about 2 months later, she’s been going through the pages and touching the little fluffy, textured areas. It’s a great book to take on the road as she [plays] with it for about 20 minutes!”
While polar bears are normally ferocious creatures, here’s a case where it’s okay to touch them! Complete with tactile silicone features, this bright and vibrant board book is guaranteed to be a hit with children of all ages. silly rhymes will make it fun to read aloud around the fire or before bed. Says one parent, “It’s great for kids who don’t like to sit still. the textures are awesome, the words are silly and sweet. it’s a great book! It’s not a long book, but it’s perfect especially for babies.”
We know there are some frozen fans who are obsessed before they can even say the words to sing. This touch and feel forest book is perfect for immersing them in the fantasy world of Anna, Elsa and Olaf. one reviewer said, “preschoolers love this book. it is a short book but the textures are varied & the story continues through the elemental spirits in a way that gives the element a personality.”
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lean on everyone’s favorite season (okay, we might be a little biased) with a variety of textures. Start by tapping on a gourd and then toss in some leaves (crunch, crunch). then head to the harvest fair for fresh donuts, artisan breads and apple pie. get lost in the corn maze, maybe? Parents think this book brings a lot of fall fun. “what a great little cardboard book”, noted one on amazon. “the book is well done and the images are colorful and a delight to look at. the words are easy to read and follow. the touch and feel parts are great. little ones will love rocking in your arms while you read and will be able to reach out and touch/feel the various things.”
Go back to childhood with this sensory board book that encourages playful interaction. With messages like “feel the soft shell of the snail”, “touch the raindrops with your fingers” and “play the drums”, your little one will never be bored. There’s even a sparkly mirror for them to look at themselves! Parents have given this book 4.8 stars out of five, stating that this book is a total game changer. “Instead of trying to eat the book, it actually holds their attention,” said a parent of a young child. “He wants to feel everything. he won’t even let you turn the page until he’s had enough of the page he’s on. I feel that he is helping a lot with his development. he actually makes him want to explore and read books.”
allow mr. giraffe to start story time with this interactive finger puppet book recommended for preschoolers. your toddler will love being able to “feel” the puppet. note to moms: take this bad boy out when he’s making dinner or in the car (ie the drive home during rush hour). “My granddaughter loves giraffes and this was the perfect Christmas gift for her. His little two-year-old hands and fingers can easily handle the small size and since it’s a board book, he can’t tear the pages! We had so much fun reading this little storybook together!” said a happy amazon customer.
it’s fast! he is curious! It’s a little monkey named George. As if it needed a little more convincing, this touch ‘n’ feel board book, packed with cute illustrations and tactile textures, is the perfect bedtime read. The plot follows George as he winds down for bed through a variety of tasks (including but not limited to putting on his striped pajamas). Parents gave it a 4.9 out of five on Amazon, which is hard to beat. “this is the cutest bedtime book ever!” a father said. “My toddler specifically loves the tactile elements in this book, especially the sticky banana peels!”
This delightfully interactive book examining different types of animal tails from Matthew Van Fleet has it all. textures to touch, pull the tabs, and even scratch and sniff. “what a beautiful book!” stated a parent on amazon. “Both my 2 year old daughter and 5 year old girls love this book. the touch and feel aspect is fun for the little one and the different animals are fun to explore with my older daughter. I love this author’s books and highly recommend them.”
Your big boy (or girl) is officially ready for his first touch and feel word book. May we suggest you grab this stat (and while you’re at it, grab an extra copy for her BFF’s next baby shower, too)? With 150 words and 30 things to touch and feel, including sticky toast, this bright picture book will require your child to use all of their senses. “Our other texture books have nothing to do with this one,” said an amazon reviewer. “I can’t believe it’s as affordable as it is! So much for the price!”
it is unanimous, moms. toddler books la-la-love baby einstein. they’re in love with bright colors and fun textures that force them to “touch, feel, trace and talk.” this specific installment takes readers on a journey as a group of backyard animals recount their favorite play activities throughout each season. Amazon parents love this particular book for its bright colors and the fact that the pages are easy for their kids to turn.
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Yes, we’re putting another finger puppet book on your radar, but this one is too cute to leave out. The story documents five little pigs as they go about their busy day. This book is great for helping develop hand-eye coordination, and the pig puppet is just too cute not to become a favorite. “This book is perfect for very young babies,” says an amazon reviewer. “the text is very short; just the simple poem ‘this little pig’. but the finger puppet makes the story come alive, so young children will appreciate it too, especially if they try to say the poem and make the puppet work. My ten month old nephew loved it, especially when I had the piggy call his name and give him kisses!”
Mealtime is something we all experience, so why not introduce it to your baby in a fun way? In this touch-and-feel board book, toddlers will experience everything from sequined cups to sparkly forks. for many children, it has helped make dinner parties a little more interactive. “kids love reading it during meal time and matching what’s on the table to what’s in the book!” said a parent on amazon. “They are especially obsessed with snack time and advertising their favorite foods! this book also has different textures in the food.”
Adults and children alike will be drawn to this aesthetically pleasing board book that contains three-dimensional images of vehicles (from a car to a spaceship) and a group of related words. this is great for younger children as the book is hard to destroy. “These are great books, especially for kids who don’t like to sit still or are very tactile and hands-on. the 3d pages and images are extremely durable so my very rough kid can’t damage the books,” said an amazon reviewer.
Go ahead and add this gem to your list of baby-friendly dinosaur books to invest in 2022. Let your little one’s imagination run wild with a variety of rubbery textures (hence the “touch” element) and colorful illustrations. bonus points for funny rhymes warning of the dangers of touching a dinosaur in person. oops… too late.
It’s never too early to learn about the solar system, and this title will help you. This interactive book will quickly become your child’s favorite. There is an element of touch and feel to this book, but it also has bright colors that will intrigue young children up to the age of six. “such a beautifully illustrated book about the solar system for children. bright and colorful with different tactile elements on each page. most of the other tactile books we have don’t have that! It was out of this world!” said one Amazon customer.
Old but hey, this children’s classic (originally published in 1940) has been around for generations. Chances are your mom read it to you when you were a kid, and now you’ll create new memories with your little one. From areas to scratches (Dad’s stubble) to touchable items (like a furry bunny), get ready to use all five senses. Is your baby’s room really complete without this book in her library?
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