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    Best New Board Books | April 2017

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze4 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Best Kids Stories Board Books Book Lists
    Best New Board Books April 2017
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    The Children’s Book Review | April 3, 2017

    6 New Release Board Books

    Animals, babies, and butterflies is what you’ll find in these fun, new board books that we feel represent the best of April 2017. Little fingers will delight in the colorful, thick pages and the interactive aspects of the books that offer sounds and special lift-the-flaps.


    Feminist BabyFeminist Baby

    Written and Illustrated by Loryn Brantz

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Feminist Baby likes pink and blue.
    Sometimes she’ll throw up on you!

    Feminist Baby chooses what to wear
    and if you don’t like it she doesn’t care!

    Meet the irrepressible Feminist Baby in this refreshing, clever board book about a girl who’s not afraid to do her own thing, and wants to make as much noise as possible along the way!

    Order a Copy Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble

    Ages 0-3 | Publisher: Disney-Hyperion | April 11, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-1484778586


    Cuddly Cow- A Farm Friends Sound BookCuddly Cow: A Farm Friends Sound Book

    Written and Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Cuddly Cow is ready for bed, but she can’t get to sleep anywhere! As she visits her farmyard friends, will she find the perfect place to get a good night’s sleep? Little fingers will just love pushing the big sound button to hear Cuddly’s mooing.

    Order a Copy Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble

    Ages 0-3 | Publisher: Nosy Crow | April 25, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-0763693251


    Dogs John HuttonDogs!

    Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Play and learn with dogs of all colors, shapes, and sizes! Questions within the book provide a built-in tool for grown-ups to use while reading, encouraging little ones to expand on the story. This type of interactive reading, known as “dialogic reading,” is key to developing early literacy skills.

    Order a Copy Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble

    Ages 0-3 | Publisher: blue manatee press | April 4, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-1936669547


    The Butterfly GardenThe Butterfly Garden

    Written and Illustrated by Laura Weston

    Publisher’s Synopsis: A monarch butterfly’s life cycle comes to life in this beautiful lift-the-flap book.

    An egg, a feast, a transformation . . .
    The fascinating life cycle of the monarch butterfly is illuminated in this special lift-the-flap book with illustrations from printmaker Laura Weston. Told in simple language with black-and-white illustrations, the book’s many flaps reveal flashes of exquisite color. Watch the monarch butterfly’s metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar to butterfly, then go on an incredible journey as it migrates for winter.

    Order a Copy Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble

    Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Big Picture Press | April 11, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-0763693176


    My Little Cities- New YorkMy Little Cities: New York

    Written by Jennifer Adams

    Illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

    Publisher’s Synopsis: In this delightful series written by BabyLit author Jennifer Adams and illustrated by kidlit darling Greg Pizzoli, each book showcases a different city with lighthearted baby-appropriate text and ridiculously charming illustrations. Take a whirlwind tour of the Big Apple: cheer with the roaring crowds at Yankee Stadium, chug along peacefully on the Staten Island Ferry, wonder at the bright lights of Times Square, and say good night to the famous New York City skyline.

    Order a Copy Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble

    Ages 3-5 | Publisher: Chronicle Books | April 11, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-1452153889


    Charlie Rides- Planes, Trains, Bikes, and MoreCharlie Rides: Planes, Trains, Bikes, and More!

    Written and Illustrated by Bob Bianchini

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Charlie loves things that go—planes, trains, bicycles, scooters, and even spaceships! He also loves to share in the fun of each mode of transportation with his dad. But, for Charlie, the best ride of all is when his dad swoops him up onto his shoulders for a piggyback ride! The first in a fresh, new board-book series takes the evergreen concept of transportation and gives it a tender, loving twist. Perfect for new dads and Father’s Day promotions, Charlie Rides captures a child’s love for transportation while also affirming that the quality time shared between father and son is what means the most.

    Order a Copy Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble

    Ages 3-5 | Publisher: Abrams Appleseed | April 4, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-1419722929


    For more of the best new board books for kids, follow along with our articles tagged with New Books for Kids, Books for Ages 0-3, and Board Books.

    What to Read Next:

    1. Best New Board Books | September 2017
    2. Best New Board Books | May 2017
    3. Best New Board Books | August 2017
    4. Best New Board Books | October 2017

    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

    Abrams Appleseed Axel Scheffler Best Kids Books of 2017 Best New Kids Books Big Picture Press Blue Manatee Press Board Books Bob Bianchini Chronicle Books Disney-Hyperion Greg Pizzoli John Hutton Laura Weston Loryn Brantz Nosy Crow
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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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