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    Best New Board Books | June 2017

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze4 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Best Kids Stories Board Books Book Lists
    Best New Board Books June 2017 Have You Seen My Lunch
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    The Children’s Book Review | June 8, 2017

    4 New Release Board Books

    It’s easy to get little ones engaged with eye-catching and playful board books that are just right for little hands. These 4 fun new board books listed here are the titles we feel represent the best of June 2017. Tiny fingers will delight in the lift-the-flap, touch-and-feel, and peek-a-boo pages. Plus, you can introduce them to the wonderful world of animals with beloved Eric Carle.


    Have You Seen My Lunch BoxHave You Seen My Lunch Box?

    Written and Illustrated by Steve Light

    Publisher’s Synopsis: From the creator of Have You Seen My Dragon? comes a colorful seek-and-find board book for the younger set.

    It’s almost time for school, and one small boy’s things are strewn all over. Can he collect everything he needs in time to hop on the bus? Among the missing items are some pink socks, a purple robot, a green book, and more, all waiting to be spotted. Steve Light’s instantly recognizable pen-and-ink illustrations lend themselves impeccably to the board book format, and this eye-catching play on color is the perfect introduction to his stylish work.

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

    Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Candlewick | June 13, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-0763690687


    A Stampede of Dinosaurs- An Opposites BookPicture Fit Board Books: A Stampede of Dinosaurs: An Opposites Book

    Created by Roger Priddy

    Publisher’s Synopsis: There are big, small, short, and tall dinosaurs stampeding across the pages of this colorful and humorous first opposites book. Learn opposites from the friendly dinosaur collections, from a team of tall dinosaurs to a huddle of short dinosaurs! On the turn of every page, there are raised shapes to touch, feel, and explore, and that neatly tuck into the shaped spaces on the opposite page. Offering a tactile and visual experience that your child will want to repeat time and time again, A Stampede of Dinosaurs is just right for little hands!

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

    Ages 3+ | Publisher: Priddy Books | June 13, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-0312522988


    Find Spot at the MuseumFind Spot at the Museum

    Written and Illustrated by Eric Hill

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Spot, the classic character and beloved puppy, is back for another lift-the-flap adventure! 

    After a funny mishap with a dinosaur skeleton, Spot goes missing at the natural history museum. His friends search high and low, in some unexpected places, before finding him at last. This Spot adventure is full of surprises with all the fun and humor that has made the original Where’s Spot? a children’s classic.

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

    Ages 2-5 | Publisher: Warne | June 6, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-0141375960


    My First Peek-a-Boo AnimalsMy First Peek-a-Book Animals

    Written and Illustrated by Eric Carle

    Publisher’s Synopsis: From beloved author-illustrator Eric Carle comes this brand-new peek-a-boo book that features an animal guessing game and lift-the-flaps throughout—sure to endlessly entertain little ones!

    I have a long trunk
    and big floppy ears
    I roam in the grass
    where I’ll live for many years

    Peek-a-boo! There’s an elephant hiding under that flap! With all sorts of animals, lift-the-flaps, lively rhyming text, and Eric Carle’s bright, colorful artwork this charming new board book is sure to keep little ones busy. It’s a must-have for every Eric Carle collection!

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

    Ages 2-4 | Publisher: Little Simon | June 6, 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-1534401051


    *Header image from the cover of Have You Seen My Lunch Box, by Steve Light

    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 | May 2017
    2. Best New Board Books | April 2017
    3. Best New Board Books | September 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.

    Best Kids Books of 2017 Best New Kids Books Board Books Candlewick Eric Hill Little Simon Priddy Books Roger Priddy Steve Light Warne
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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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