Baby's Very First Library by DK - 18 Books Collection Set - Ages 0-5 - Board Book

Titles in This Set
Bedtime
Dinosaurs
Farm Animals
Farm
Fluffy Animals
Let's Get Dressed
Mealtime
Numbers
Pets
Playtime
Bathtime
Trucks
Words
Colours
Tractor
Wild Animals
Things That Go
Cuddly Animals

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Board Book
ISBN: 9780241376911
Publisher: DK
Age Range: Ages 0-5 (Preschool)

Overview
Baby's Very First Library brings together 18 chunky board books from DK, each one built around a single early-learning theme, from farm animals and mealtimes to numbers, colors, and bedtime routines. Bright, photo-real images sit alongside simple word labels, giving babies and toddlers an easy way to connect pictures with language. The compact trim size and sturdy pages are built for small hands, teething, and repeated read-alouds, so this set travels easily from the living room floor to the diaper bag. It's a genuinely useful first-library starter for parents building daily reading habits with a new baby or toddler.

About the Books
Across all 18 titles, Baby's Very First Library follows a simple, repeatable learning rhythm: see the picture, hear the word, say it back. Each board book focuses on one everyday theme, such as Bedtime, Mealtime, Numbers, or Colours, so babies build vocabulary in short, focused sessions rather than one long story. DK's photographic style favors real, high-contrast images over cartoon illustrations, which many parents prefer for very young children still learning to recognize real-world objects. Titles like Farm Animals, Wild Animals, Fluffy Animals, and Cuddly Animals rotate through different animal categories, while Trucks, Tractor, and Things That Go cover vehicles for transportation-obsessed toddlers. Everyday routines get their own dedicated books too: Let's Get Dressed, Bathtime, and Bedtime mirror moments families already share every day, turning routine care into a reading opportunity. Numbers and Colours introduce foundational concepts with clean, uncluttered layouts, while Words and Playtime widen the net to cover general early vocabulary and favorite toys. Because every book in the set shares the same format, a labeled photo paired with a short, clear word, toddlers quickly learn what to expect and can start pointing, naming, and turning pages on their own. The board book construction means covers and pages hold up to repeated handling, drool, and small fingers turning pages before fine motor skills are fully developed. Taken together, the 18 books form a broad early-learning library in a single box, covering animals, home life, transportation, and core concepts without requiring parents to hunt down individual titles one by one.

Key Benefits

• 18 individual board books covering animals, transportation, routines, colors, and numbers in one box
• Bright, real-life DK photography paired with simple word labels for easy first recognition
• Sturdy board book pages built for small hands, teething, and repeated everyday use
• Compact trim size makes each book easy to carry in a diaper bag or stroller pocket
• Themes mirror daily routines like bedtime, mealtime, and bathtime for natural reading moments
• A complete, ready-made starter library, ideal for gifting at a baby shower or first birthday

Book-by-Book Guide
Bedtime — Soft, sleepy scenes and gentle labels ease little ones into a calm nighttime routine.
Dinosaurs — Colorful dino photos and simple names introduce prehistoric creatures to curious toddlers.
Farm Animals — Familiar barnyard photos label cows, pigs, and chickens for easy first recognition.
Farm — Everyday farm scenes and objects give toddlers a first look at rural life.
Fluffy Animals — Soft, furry creatures are paired with clear labels for gentle naming practice.
Let's Get Dressed — Clothing items are labeled step by step to support early dressing vocabulary.
Mealtime — Familiar foods and mealtime objects are labeled to build early eating vocabulary.
Numbers — Bright counting scenes introduce numbers one through ten with simple visuals.
Pets — Everyday household pets are pictured and labeled for easy first recognition.
Playtime — Favorite toys and play scenes are labeled to spark early imaginative naming.
Bathtime — Splashy bath scenes label everyday hygiene items for a fun nightly routine.
Trucks — Big, bold trucks and vehicles are labeled to delight vehicle-loving toddlers.
Words — A broad mix of everyday objects builds a toddler's first working vocabulary.
Colours — Bright, saturated photos introduce primary and secondary colors with simple labels.
Tractor — Farm machinery and tractors are pictured and labeled for vehicle-mad little ones.
Wild Animals — Lions, elephants, and other wild animals are labeled for early animal recognition.
Things That Go — Cars, trains, and planes are labeled to introduce transportation vocabulary.
Cuddly Animals — Soft, huggable creatures are labeled to encourage gentle first naming.

About the Author
DK (Dorling Kindersley) is a leading illustrated reference publisher, part of Penguin Random House, known worldwide for pairing clear, engaging photography with accessible text for readers of every age. Founded in London and now publishing across dozens of languages, DK has built a reputation for turning complex or everyday subjects into visually rich, easy-to-follow books. Its early-learning titles for babies and toddlers, including the Baby's Very First series, apply the same photo-forward approach used in DK's adult reference books, helping the very youngest readers connect real images with real words from the start.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This 18-book board book set turns everyday moments, bedtime, mealtime, bathtime, into simple language lessons, all in sturdy, chew-proof pages sized for tiny hands. It's a ready-made nursery library and a natural pick for baby showers, first birthdays, or holiday gifting, giving parents a full year of read-aloud variety without buying titles one at a time.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.