Best Children's Baby Animal Books of 2025

I Love You Like No Otter is a delightful board book for babies and toddlers that combines a heartfelt message of love with adorable animal puns. The book is beautifully illustrated, and families will love reading and sharing it together. It is a perfect gift for any occasion, including Valentine's Day, Mother's or Father's Day, baby showers, and birthdays. The book is written by Rose Rossner, a children's book author who lives with her son and husky named Dino. Overall, this book is a must-have addition to any child's bookshelf, and the perfect way to say "I love you" to your little ones.

If Animals Kissed Good Night is an adorable children's book that imagines how animals would kiss their loved ones good night. The book is part of a series that includes other titles such as If Animals Said I Love You and If Animals Celebrated Christmas. From giraffes stretching their necks high to sloths moving slowly, every creature shares love in a unique way. The illustrations using soft colors are captivating and the characters radiate unconditional love. This book is a charming bedtime selection that will surely send readers off to a gentle goodnight after a kiss, of course.

The Little Blue Truck's Springtime is a joyful and colorful Easter and springtime book that encourages young children to learn about farm animals and counting skills. The illustrations in a folk-art style with pastel pink and purple colors, and flowers all around, makes it a cheerful seasonal look. The addition of animal passengers as the trip develops and a series of flaps to lift to reveal hidden baby animals make it a fun read for kids. The book ends with a festive finale that sees all the little ones decked out in floral garlands. Overall, this book is a great choice to celebrate the spring season with your little ones.

The Little Blue Truck Board Book is a delightful read for children, filled with animal noises and truck sounds. The story follows a little pick-up truck, Blue, who gets stuck in the mud while helping a dump truck. With the help of his farm animal friends, Blue manages to get back on the road. The rhyming stanzas are succinct, and the colored fonts used to highlight the sounds make the book interactive and engaging. The illustrations by Jill McElmurry are vivid and sweet, adding to the joyful cacophony of sounds. Overall, this board book edition is perfect for little hands and teaches children the importance of kindness and friendship.

In Bright Baby Touch & Feel Baby Animals, little ones will enjoy learning about different types of baby animals through colorful pictures, rhyming text, and interactive touch and feel textures. This board book by Roger Priddy is perfect for building reading skills and vocabulary in young children. The book has been praised by School Library Journal for its visually delightful illustrations and interactive elements. Overall, this book is a great addition to any child's library and is sure to keep them engaged and entertained.

God Made Us (Tender Moments) by Kidsbooks Publishing is a charming children's book that teaches kids about the uniqueness of every animal. The book's message is simple yet powerful: every animal is special in its way, just like every child. With beautiful illustrations that capture the essence of each animal, this book is sure to delight and inspire young children during storytime. Overall, God Made Us is an excellent addition to any children's book collection, and its message of celebrating differences is one that children will carry with them for years to come.

Grandma Loves Me! is a heartwarming baby animal book about the love between a grandmother and her grandchild. The book perfectly captures the special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, with delightful illustrations and touching sentiments that will warm the hearts of readers of all ages. Written by award-winning author and illustrator Marianne Richmond, this book is a great gift for any occasion, including Mother's Day, Grandparents Day, or a birthday. Overall, Grandma Loves Me! is a must-read for anyone looking to celebrate the love between generations.

Biscuit's Pet & Play Easter: A Touch & Feel Book is a delightful Easter and springtime book for kids. It features Biscuit, an adorable little yellow puppy, and encourages young readers to pet a fuzzy yellow chick and hunt for shiny Easter eggs. The sturdy board book pages and simple text make it perfect for babies and toddlers. This sweet touch-and-feel book is a wonderful way to share the holiday spirit with little ones and is a must-have for any children's dog book collection. HarperFestival has done an excellent job with this book.

The Happy Animals Coloring Book for Toddlers is a delightful coloring book that features 100 smiling animals from around the world. The book is designed with adorable large pictures of animals that are easy to color for toddlers. Children will get to know different species of animals from all continents, and the book is great for enhancing motor skills and learning about colors. The bold and thick lines make it easier for young children to paint, and all animals are happy and smiling, which has a positive effect on the child's well-being. The book makes a great gift for children aged 1-4 years.

Indestructibles: Baby Animals is a fun and educational book for babies. The book introduces different baby animals and their habits, making it a perfect tool for parents to teach their little ones about the animal kingdom. What sets this book apart from others is its indestructible nature. The book is chew-proof, rip-proof, waterproof, and washable, making it a safe and durable option for babies to play with. The bright pictures and lack of words encourage dialogic reading, making it an emergent literacy tool. Overall, this book is a great addition to any baby's library.