We have about 20 board books for our nearly one year old son, and a few have clearly become preferred. The one book that has gone above and beyond preferred, and into the realm of favorite, is a simple and short book called Choo Choo, with text and illustrations by Petr Horacek.

The illustrations are very engaging, and the text is sing-songy yet simple. What sets this book apart for my son is that he likes the shaped pages and how they work with the illustrations. He gets visibly excited at the page with the bright orange bridge, and sometimes squeals out loud when he turns the page to see the dark tunnel (and neat cut-out tunnel opening) on the next page. This is the only book he ever squeals excitedly at, so I know it is his favorite.

Board books make wonderful presents - and I think most babies would, like my son, be really engaged by this book! - Leigh