Secondhand Board Book Bargain Book Box DSH1124

Secondhand Board Book Bargain Book Box

Introduce the joy of reading to your little one with this extensive collection of 19 secondhand children's books, featuring cherished classics, popular media tie-ins, and essential early concept board books. This diverse box is carefully curated to entertain and educate, offering everything from beloved picture book heroes like Peter Rabbit and The Very Hungry Caterpillar to vital early learning resources on ABCs, colors, and even simplified physics concepts. Perfect for boosting literacy, developing motor skills, and making storytime magical, this collection is an instant library for the youngest readers in your life. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees
   Gerald the Giraffe desperately wants to dance but his long legs feel clumsy and awkward when he tries to join the jungle party. After feeling utterly discouraged, a wise cricket encourages Gerald to find his own unique rhythm and movement. This heartwarming tale teaches children about self-acceptance and celebrating what makes them different. It’s an empowering story about finding courage and dancing to your own tune.

2. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
   This timeless classic follows the misadventures of the mischievous young rabbit, Peter, who disobeys his mother and sneaks into the forbidden garden of Mr. McGregor. Peter narrowly escapes capture, losing his blue jacket and shoes in the process, resulting in a severe tummy ache. This beautifully illustrated story is a gentle lesson about the consequences of disobedience and the comfort of home.

3. Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury
   A sweet, rhyming celebration of babies from all corners of the world, highlighting their universal similarities despite their cultural differences. The simple, rhythmic text emphasizes that every baby has "ten little fingers and ten little toes" regardless of where they live. Helen Oxenbury’s tender, evocative illustrations perfectly capture the joyful innocence of infancy. It is a wonderful read-aloud book reinforcing themes of global connection and love.

4. Where's Mrs Ladybird? by Ingela P Arrhenius
   A bright, engaging felt-flaps book where babies and toddlers search for the brightly colored ladybird hiding behind liftable soft felt pieces. The sturdy pages and tactile flaps encourage hand-eye coordination and fine motor skill development during play. This interactive book introduces children to colors and simple questions in a fun, sensory way.

5. Where's Mr Lion? by Ingela P Arrhenius
   Part of the popular Felt Flaps series, this book invites infants to search for the elusive Mr. Lion hidden behind bright felt panels. Lifting the soft flaps reveals various friendly jungle animals before finally finding the magnificent lion. The playful design is perfect for developing sensory awareness and encouraging early vocabulary recognition.

6. Where's Mr Unicorn? by Ingela P Arrhenius
   Follow the search for the magical unicorn, lifting the various felt flaps to reveal other mythical or brightly colored creatures along the way. The interactive format of this sturdy board book keeps young minds engaged and captivated. It introduces the concept of object permanence in a fun, brightly colored fantasy setting.

7. Ten Little Owls by Renee Treml
   This charming counting book follows a family of ten playful owls as they explore the night sky and gradually drift off to sleep. The gentle rhyming text guides young readers through the numbers one to ten using the nocturnal antics of the adorable feathered family. Renee Treml's beautiful, engaging illustrations make this a perfect bedtime story and a simple introduction to counting.

8. The Little Engine That Could (An Abridged Edition) by Watty Piper and Loren Long
   This classic story embodies the power of perseverance and optimism through the efforts of a small engine trying to pull a heavy train over a steep mountain. The memorable mantra, "I think I can, I think I can," inspires children to believe in their own capabilities and the value of helping others. This abridged edition captures the core message and charm for the youngest audience.

9. Bluey: Fruit Bat by Bluey
   Based on the hit animated series, this story follows the imaginative Bluey as she has a dream about being a fruit bat after her dad won't let her play with him at night. Bluey enjoys the freedom of soaring and eating fruit in the dark, leading to a gentle lesson about the value of sleep and rest. It captures the humor and warmth of the beloved Heeler family.

10. The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Colours by Eric Carle
    Eric Carle’s iconic caterpillar leads children through a vibrant discovery of different colors associated with the spring season and Easter celebration. Using the artist’s signature collage style, the book pairs simple text with brilliant imagery of eggs, flowers, and bunnies. This engaging concept book is perfect for introducing basic colors to toddlers and celebrating the joy of spring.

11. Tickle, Tickle: A First Book for Babies by Helen Oxenbury
    This delightful board book encourages interaction and affection between parent and child through its simple, evocative illustrations of babies. The text invites gentle physical play, such as tickling toes and noses, making it an ideal lap-read experience. Helen Oxenbury’s artwork creates a warm, sensory bond between the reader and the baby.

12. Sleeping Beauty (Topsy-Turvy Fairy Tale) by Various
    This is likely a novelty or illustrated version of the classic fairy tale about the princess cursed to sleep for a hundred years until awakened by true love's kiss. The Topsy-Turvy designation suggests a unique format, possibly a flip book or a book that presents the story from an alternative perspective. It reintroduces this traditional princess narrative to a new generation of readers.

13. 100 First Vehicles: Things That Go (Carry Along) by Various
    A sturdy, visual dictionary-style board book packed with vibrant photographs and illustrations of different modes of transport, from cars and trucks to planes and trains. This 'Carry Along' edition is designed for small hands, helping children identify and name 100 essential words related to vehicles. It is an excellent resource for building early vocabulary and categorization skills.

14. Emma! Dance Words by (The Wiggles)
    Featuring Emma Wiggle, this colorful board book introduces young readers to basic dance moves and movement vocabulary. The text encourages physical activity and coordination, linking simple words like "Twirl" and "Jump" to the beloved Wiggles character. This book is designed to be interactive, blending literacy with fun physical expression.

15. General Relativity for Babies by Chris Ferrie
    A surprisingly accessible board book that uses simple illustrations and clear, foundational language to introduce the complex concepts of physics, such as spacetime and gravity, to the youngest readers. Part of a popular series, this book gently engages early curiosity about the universe. It proves that it’s never too early to start learning about Einstein’s profound ideas.

16. Big and Little: A Book of Animal Opposites by Various
    This engaging board book teaches the concept of opposites using fun examples from the animal kingdom, contrasting creatures like a giant giraffe with a tiny mouse. The interactive format includes flaps on every page, transforming the learning experience into a game of discovery. It’s a sensory way to grasp foundational comparative vocabulary.

17. ABC (Alphaprints) by Various
    This innovative alphabet book uses photographic fingerprints and unique textures to create playful and recognizable animal shapes for each letter of the alphabet. The tactile and visual elements make learning letters a sensory experience. The Alphaprints style makes this a highly creative and memorable approach to early literacy and letter recognition.

18. Evolution for Babies by Chris Ferrie and Cara Florance
    Using the signature simple, bold style of the "For Babies" series, this board book introduces fundamental concepts of biological evolution, starting with simple life forms and illustrating natural selection. It breaks down complex scientific ideas into easily digestible visual components for infants. It is a unique and clever way to stimulate early scientific thought.

19. My First Words by Various
    A classic, highly visual board book designed to build essential early vocabulary through clear photographs and labels of everyday objects, foods, and animals. The categorized format assists toddlers in making associations and naming the world around them. It is an invaluable tool for language development during the crucial first years.