A list of touch and feel books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 2/2009
Big bear, little bear(2006)Little Bear longs to be as big and fast as his mother. In the arctic snow, Mother Bear shows the little polar cub what it's like to be grown up.
Cuddly baby(2006)Board book with comforting touch-feely blanket that will appeal to both babies and parents.
1 2 3.(2000)
ABC(2000)
Alpha bugs : a pop-up alphabet(1994)The creator of everyone's favorite pop-up books has outdone himself in this tour de force of an alphabet book. It features not only pop-ups, but touch-and-feel and scratch-and-sniff as well. This delightfully illustrated and engineered pop-up is certain to be a favorite of Carter's growing multitude of fans, young and old alike.
Animal Colors(2000)
Animal hide-and-seek(2003)There's a game of hide-and-seek to play by lifting the flaps and textured patches to feel, too.
Animal kisses(2000)A touch and feel book introducing words which name textures associated with various animals such as scratchy cat, velvety cow, and rubbery fish.
At the zoo.(2006)Textured illustrations and simple text identify various zoo animals for young readers.
Baby animal kisses(2001)A touch and feel book introducing words which name textures associated with various baby animals such as fuzzy panda cub and silky seal pup.
Baby animals.(2004)A touch and feel book introducing words, colors, and textures associated with various animals.
Baby duck and the cozy blanket(2002)Baby Duck needs a bath and so does her cozy blanket.
Baby loves peekaboo! : touch-and-feel and lift-the-flap(2008)Lift the flaps to find the hiding babies and their toys.
Baby plays pat-pat(2008)Presents illustrations of animals and encourages little ones to reach out and touch them. "From newborn to six months"--Cover.
Baby says peekaboo!(2006)Babies can lift the big flaps and play peekaboo in this board book title with a mirror at the end.
Barbie Dress Up(2003)
Baseball(2003)Board book with different textures which apply to the game of baseball.
Bathtime(2003)Board book with different textures which apply to bathtime.
Bedtime(2001)
Bedtime peekaboo!(2006)Babies can lift the big flaps and play peekaboo in this bedtime book.
Beetles and bugs : a nature trail book(2002)
Birthday(2002)
Biscuit's pet & play Christmas(2006)Biscuit celebrates Christmas with his owners.
Bunny and friends.(2001)
Buzz-buzz, busy bees : an animal sounds book(2004)
By the seashore(1998)Explore the seashore and see how it might be to touch seaside creatures and other things.
Christmas Eve(2007)
Christmas is coming! : turn the wheel to touch and feel(2007)"Join in and turn the wheel to help Santa, his elves, and Mrs. Claus get ready for Christmas! Each turn of the wheel brings two new touch-and-feel surprises to match to the pictures" -- p. [4] of cover.
The Christmas Mice(2003)
Christmas.(2000)Turn the pages to feel some Christmas sensations.
Clifford's touch-and-feel day(2003)"Fuzzy paws, tickly grass, scratchy sand...children will love touching all the textures of Clifford's world!"--Cover back.
Clothes(1998)Color photographs and tactile patches to touch and feel of such clothing materials as velvet, denim, and fleece.
Curious George at the zoo : a touch and feel book.(2007)Touch and feel the animals with Curious George at the zoo.
Curious George, the movie : touch and feel book.(2005)Invites the reader to touch and feel Curious George and some of the friends he is curious about.
Dear Santa(2004)"A letter to Santa starts off a merry chain of gift giving. Lift the flaps to unwrap each present--including a special touch and feel surprise at the end!"--P. [4] of cover.
Diego's animal friends(2006)
Digger power(2003)
Diggers(2003)Touch and feel the different kinds of tractors and steam shovels in this very special board book.
Dinosaur(2002)The reader is invited to touch the textured illustrations of various dinosaurs.
Dinosaurs(2005)Feel the different textures on different types of dinosaurs.
DK my first counting touch and feel.(2005)Textures and brightly colored illustrations introduce children to counting.
Fairies(2004)
Farm(2007)
Farm animals.(2004)A touch and feel book introducing words, colors, and textures associated with various animals.
Farm peekaboo!(2007)
Fire engine(2002)
Five silly turkeys(2005)"Watch the shiny feathers disappear as you count down from five to one in this Thanksgiving book about five silly turkeys!"--Cover back.
Frosty friends : these cool animals can't wait to meet you!(2004)Large areas of textured fabrics for children to touch and feel. Touch and feel words as well as pictures help babies to develop sensory awareness.
Furry friends(2007)"Furry friends and dazzling foil flowers will delight you as you celebrate friendship and the joy of singing praises!"--Cover back.
Give a little love(2004)Marissa has a bouquet of colorful heart balloons and she's giving them away because she knows the more you give away, the more you get back.
Glorious grandmas(2006)Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate all of the special things that grandmothers do to show their love.
Going batty!(2005)"Bertha, a very young bat, frightens her family once too often and is sent outside to play...This charming story is perfect for spooky lights-out reading and contains special glow-in-the-dark pictures for added surprises!"--Jacket.
Good night! : a touch & feel bedtime book(2008)Touch and feel the soft fluffy fur for each baby animal as you say good night to them.
Halloween.(2000)
Happy Easter(2003)
Happy Halloween, Curious George(2008)Halloween is here, and Curious George is getting ready for the big night. There are so many costumes to try on, treats to share, and games to play! George has so much Halloween fun picking out the perfect pumpkin, decorating his house, and celebrating with his friends that he's not sure he's ready for the day to end.
Hide-and-seek dinosaurs(2007)"Some dinosaurs are tall and some are short, some are hot and some are cold. This delightful touchy-feely flap book provides a lovely opportunity to talk about opposites."--cover, p.4.
Home(1998)Readers can feel a variety of textures--including a fluffy teddy bear, a rough towel, and a soft curtain--as they follow a cat around the house.
I love you baby(2008)
I won't bite! = Kuv tsis tom!(2005)Touch-and feel the animals who will not bite, but look out for the crocodile's sharp teeth!
In the Forest(1998)Explore the forest and see how it might be to touch forest creatures and other things.
John Deere farm ABC.(2006)Associates each letter of the alphabet with various farm animals, foods, and equipment. Children can touch-and-feel some items such as bumpy corn and hay bales, and turn a tractor wheel and make a tractor move across the page.
Josh takes a trip(2001)"Josh B'Gosh is going to Grandpa's! Pack his flannel shirt, lift up the cloth flap to find the pilot, and find Teddy Snuggled under a soft blanket as Josh goes on his trip."
Jungle(2008)
Jungle Animals(2001)Simple text and photographs with tactile patches introduce such jungle creatures as the tiger, snake, and toucan.
Just a snowy day(1983)
Kipper's kite(2002)
Kipper's Surprise(2002)As Kipper sets off for an unknown destination, readers follow him over grass, on the beach, through a farm, and by a pond while touching various textures associated with each place.
Kittens(2005)A group of kittens play through the day.
Little owl(2004)Little Owl wants to fly all by himself. First, he practices with his mommy up to the treetops, through an open meadow, and over a fast-moving river. But, each place is too high or too big or too fast..."--Cover back.
Little Rabbit's new tail(1997)Little Rabbit is tired of her plain white tail, and so she sets out to find a new one. Help Little Rabbit figure out the answer to her problem in this touch-and-feel book.
Little Teddy left behind(2006)Left behind when his young owners move, a teddy bear has exciting adventures with a variety of people and animals.
Maisy's twinkly crinkly fun book(2004)
Making numbers : a very first counting book(2006)Number 1-12 are represented by indented shapes that child can trace with a finger. The tracing helps children begin to recognize number shapes as well as take the first steps toward writing. The playful images teach counting and recognizing numbers.
Mascotas = Pets : a bilingual book(2005)En este libro ilustrado para niños, los lectores pueden tocar las texturas incluidas en las fotos de perros, gatos, peces, conejos y periquitos.
Mermaids(2004)A group of mermaids play in the sea.
Merry Christmas, Peter Rabbit!.(2003)Pop-up board book, with textured patches.
Mighty movers.(2005)A touch, feel, and hear book about trucks, cars, and fire engines.
Millie Moo : [a wacky farmyard adventure!](2005)"Help Millie Moo find her farmyard friends in this wacky touch and feel picture book, packed with crazy characters, funny rhymes and lots to find and do!"--Cover back.
Mix and match animals : over 20 different animal combinations!(2007)Features pictures of a puppy, bird, squirrel, and other animals on textured pages which are divided in half so that readers can create fantastic creatures by combing the head of one animal with the body of another.
Mommy loves her bunny(2003)
Mother's day ribbons(2005)Real ribbons adorn the pages of this book that tells the story of two little girls getting their mother ready for her special day.
My blankie : a book to touch and feel(2005)"My blankie and I do everything together! It can be my superhero cape, a ghost costume, a dance floor, and more!..."--Cover back.
My first dinosaur touch and feel.(2005)"This fun dinosaur book is packed with exciting textures for children to explore."
My first jumbo book of shapes : learning fun for little ones!(2004)
My first kitten : touch and feel.(2003)
My red mittens(2004)A small boy delights in a snowy day wearing his warm mittens.
Nativity(2005)
On the farm.(2006)Rhyming text introduces farm animals, including ducks, sheep, horses, cows, and pigs. On board pages.
One snowy night(2007)Awakened from hibernation when an ill-fitting, gift-wrapped red wool cap falls nearby, Little Hedgehog passes along the present to Rabbit, but somehow ends up with it again by the end of the day. On board pages.
One winter's day(2006)When a wintry wind blows away Little Hedgehog's nest, he sets out for his friend Badger's house, and the generosity he shows to others during his journey is returned to him when the snowstorm is over.
Pets.(2004)A touch and feel book introducing words, colors, and textures associated with various animals.
Playtime(2001)The reader is invited to touch the textured illustrations of various toys.
Ponies.(1999)Discover the different textures of baby animals.
Princesses(2007)
Puppy.(2003)Puppies invite readers to touch and feel their coats, toys and beds.
Rabbit's winter walk(2008)There's deep snow on the ground and Little Brown Rabbit is longing for spring to come, but winter seems to go on forever. Join Little Brown Rabbit on his journey and see how many other animals you can find along the way!
Rainbow Rob(2006)On board pages with fabric insets and two fold-out pages.
Rocket Up, Rolie!(2002)This book combines the fun of the Disney Channel's Rolie Polie Olie TV program with interactive elements to stimulate baby's senses: mirrors to peek into, shapes to spin, and other interesting objects for babies to feel, touch, and explore.
Rudolph's Christmas party!(2007)When Rudolph plans a surprise party for Santa, he and his friends hang garlands, bake a cake, and decorate the Christmas tree, in a holiday tale that features a "fuzzy" Rudolph on every page. On board pages. When Rudolph plans a surprise party for Santa, he and his friends hang garlands, bake a cake, and decorate the Christmas tree, in a holiday tale that features a "fuzzy" Rudolph on every page.
Santa's suit(2003)"Which suit will Santa wear this Christmas? The furry white one? The bumpy blue one? The prickly green one?..."--Cover back.
Sleepy baby(2006)Follows a baby in his preparations for bedtime and includes soft patches for the reader to touch on the baby's diaper, bunny, and blanket. On board pages.
Somebunny loves me(2003)A little bunny celebrates the love that parents and children share. Touch the soft fur on the lovable and adorable animals on each spread, and know that somebunny loves you, too!
Sparkly Christmas Angel(2007)
Splish! splash!(2002)A book with clever rhyming text to share with your baby, and a surprise touch-and-feel page at the back.
That's not my angel-- her dress is too smooth(2004)
That's not my bear(2003)These bright pictures and patches of different textures will help develop sensory and language awareness in very young children.
That's not my bunny...(2005)Turn the pages and touch the patches of different textures to develop sensory and language awareness.
That's not my car(2004)These bright pictures and patches of different textures will help develop sensory and language awareness in very young children.
That's not my dinosaur(2002)Turn the pages and touch the patches of different textures to develop sensory and language awareness.
That's not my dragon(2006)Turn the pages and touch the patches of different textures to develop sensory and language awareness.
That's not my mermaid(2005)
That's not my monkey(2008)Colorful pictures and a variety of textures help a little white mouse tell the difference among several monkeys.
That's not my monster(2004)
That's not my penguin--(2007)This delightful series of board books is aimed at very young children. The bright pictures, with their patches of different textures, are designed to develop sensory and language awareness. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages and touching the feely patches.
That's not my pirate...(2007)This delightful series of board books is aimed at very young childen. The bright pictures, with their patches of different textures, are designed to develop sensory and language awareness. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages and touching the feely patches
That's not my plane--(2008)"This delightful series of board books is aimed at very young children. The bright pictures, with their patches of different textures, are designed to develop sensory and language awareness. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages and touching the feely patches." -- back cover.
That's not my pony...(2007)Turn the pages and touch the patches of different textures to develop sensory and language awareness.
That's not my princess ... her tiara is too bumpy(2006)
That's not my puppy : it's coat is too hairy(2000)
That's not my reindeer(2007)
That's not my robot(2005)
That's not my Santa(2008)
That's not my snowman-- his hat is too soft(2006)
That's not my teddy--(2000)A small mouse is able to tell his teddy bear from several others because of their different physical characteristics. Each bear has a differently textured area that young readers can touch.
That's not my tractor--(2001)A mouse describes how a series of tractors looks and feels different from his own.
That's not my train--(2000)Help the little mouse find his train by turning the pages and touching and feeling different parts of different trains.
That's not my truck-- : it's too squashy(2002)A mouse searches for his truck.
The Christmas star(2004)"While a huge star shines in the sky, Aaron and his father are keping watch over their sheep. Suddenly an angel appears, pointing them in the direction of Bethlehem ..."--Cover back.
The noisy egg(2004)A mother duck builds a nest for her eggs in this touch-and-feel story.
There were ten bears in a bed : a count-and-feel book(2007)
Title Puppy and friends.(2001)
Toca y aprende criás = touch and feel baby animals : a bilingual book.(2004)Descubre las texturas de varios animales adorables. Discover the textures of some adorable animals.
Toca y aprende el camioń de bomberos = Touch and feel fire engine : a bilingual book.(2002)"Explore all the exciting parts of this shiny, red fire engine"--P. [4] of cover. On board pages with textures = Libro en páginas de cartón duro con texturas. Parallel texts in English and Spanish = Textos paralelos en inglés y español.
Touch and feel baby animals(2008)Mimi the monkey visits various baby animals. Includes textured inserts.
Touch and feel farm animals.(2008)Rhyming text introduces farm animals and the sounds they make, in a book that invites young readers to feel a sheep's coat, a cow's nose, and a goat's beard. On board pages. Rhyming text introduces farm animals and the sounds they make, in a book that invites young readers to feel a sheep's coat, a cow's nose, and a goat's beard.
Touch and feel tractor.(2007)The various uses of tractors are shown with pictures and textures.
Tractor(2003)Board book with different textures which apply to a tractor on a farm.
Usborne touchy-feely A B C(2009)
Valentines(2003)The pixie pops, Marmalade, Ginger, Gumball, Kiwi, and Peaches prepare for a Valentine's Day party by making touch-and-feel decorations and treats.
Welcome winter(2008)
When I'm feeling angry(2006)The little rabbit knows how it feels to be angry and what to do to feel better. Thinking questions at the back of the book help children review and connect to what they have read.
When I'm feeling happy(2006)The little rabbit loves how it feels to be happy. Thinking questions at the back of the book help children review and connect to what they have read.
When I'm feeling sad(2006)The little rabbit knows how it feels to be sad and what to do to feel better. Thinking questions at the back of the book help children review and connect to what they have read.
When I'm feeling scared(2006)
Where's my squishy ball? : a lift & touch book(1993)A mouse helps a cat search for his squishy ball, and the reader is invited to join the search by lifting flaps to feel different textures.
Who's there, Fuzzy Bear?(2006)Follow Fuzzy Bear as he sets out on a picnic on his own. But is he really all by himself? Spot his fuzzy friends as they accompany him throughout his day.
Wild animals.(2004)A touch and feel book introducing words, colors, and textures associated with various animals.
Woof's playtime(2007)Woof the dog enjoys many playtime activities.
Woof's snacktime(2007)Woof the dog enjoys snacktime.