The Best New Board Books for Babies in 2022

From monsters to mermaids, these baby-friendly books are just as fun for adults.

By Karly Wood June 28, 2022

It’s never too early to start reading to baby. Research has shown that children who are read to from a young age develop lasting literacy skills, a better vocabulary and develop early reading capabilities. So, it’s time to grab a few board books, which are perfect for little eyes, ears and hands, and get reading! Keep scrolling to see some of the best new board books for 2022.

The Hair Book

$10 BUY NOW

Long hair, covered hair, mustache hair: there are many different types of hair! This bold and colorful book is a fun way to introduce baby to different cultures, all in a poetic prose. Ages: Baby-3 years

Monsters Play... Counting!

$9 BUY NOW

No need to wait until October to catch up with some furry, friendly monsters! This sweet book takes the creepy out of three-eyed friends, and incorporates basic counting and rhyming skills. Ages: Baby-3 years

Look Twice

$13 BUY NOW

Each page in this bold-colored board book has an extra surprise! With peek-a-boo holes, little readers can use their hands, eyes and ears to follow along. Ages: 2-4

Splash!

$8 BUY NOW

The author of beloved "Potty" is back with another fun installment. Follow along as our main baby characters go to the beach, complete with putting on sunscreen, playing in the sand and more. Ages: Baby-3 years

Mermaid Dance

$17 BUY NOW

New York Times bestsellers Matthew and Mara Van Fleet bring a hands-on story about merkids who want to get their groove on. With six interactive pull tabs, this book not only tells a fun tale but gets littles involved, too. Ages: 2+

Lola Loves Animals

$19 BUY NOW

A book and playset in one, this wordless book puts imagination in the hands of the reader. Just open the door and pull out the accordion pages to find yourself within the pages and heading to the zoo with Lola and her mom. Ages: 2+