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Leslie Patricelli Board Books in Order

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See the Leslie Patricelli Board books in order by Leslie Patricelli, with quick summaries, age-friendly themes, and help choosing where to start.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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29 books

1

Big Little

by Leslie Patricelli

2003

Ladybugs are little, grown-ups are big, and Baby is ready to compare them all. It is a lively first opposites book with bold art and a strong feel for toddler-sized humor.

2

Quiet Loud

by Leslie Patricelli

2003

Sniffles are quiet, sneezes are loud, and Baby throws full energy into every contrast. This bright board book turns sound-based opposites into something funny, visual, and easy for little readers to grasp.

3

Yummy Yucky

by Leslie Patricelli

2003

Spaghetti is yummy. Worms are not. Baby acts out a series of delicious and disgusting opposites in a playful concept book that knows gross-out humor is always good for a laugh.

4

Binky

by Leslie Patricelli

2005

Baby's beloved pacifier has disappeared, and the search quickly becomes urgent. This short, funny board book understands exactly how enormous one missing comfort object can feel.

5

Blankie

by Leslie Patricelli

2005

Baby's favorite blanket is missing, and that turns an ordinary day into a full toddler crisis. This warm, funny little story captures the panic, comfort, and relief wrapped up in one very important blankie.

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6

Dummy

by Leslie Patricelli

2005

When Baby's treasured dummy goes missing, the whole day takes a dramatic turn. It is a cozy, very toddler-true story about attachment, panic, and the relief of getting that comfort back.

7

The Birthday Box

by Leslie Patricelli

2007

A birthday present is nice, but the box it came in is even better. Baby turns it into a plane, a boat, a sled, and more, with a toy pup happily tagging along.

8

Baby Happy Baby Sad

by Leslie Patricelli

2008

An ice cream cone, a lost balloon, and other tiny highs and lows help Baby act out two big feelings. It is a simple, cheerful look at how quickly a toddler's day can swing from happy to sad.

9

No No Yes Yes

by Leslie Patricelli

2008

Pulling the cat's tail gets a no, while a gentle pat gets a yes. Baby tries out familiar behaviors and learns, in very funny ways, how different choices get different reactions.

10

Higher! Higher!

by Leslie Patricelli

2009

One little girl asks for a bigger push on the swing, and her imagination takes the ride from the playground to the sky and beyond. It is a joyful, almost wordless celebration of motion and make-believe.

11

In the Bath

by Leslie Patricelli

2010

Baby heads for the bath and makes the most of it, with bubbles, ducks, splashes, and a gleeful clean escape. It is a bright, energetic take on one of the great toddler rituals.

12

On My Potty

by Leslie Patricelli

2010

When you've got to go, you've got to decide where to go. This warm, funny potty-training story follows one baby's first big try, with all the hesitation, humor, and triumph that come with it.

13

Potty

by Leslie Patricelli

2010

Baby has reached a big toddler question: diaper, or potty? With funny inner debate and a lot of enthusiasm, this classic turns toilet training into a lively, reassuring milestone.

14

Tubby

by Leslie Patricelli

2010

Bath time means bubbles, splashing, goofy sounds, and one very shiny clean Baby racing away at the end. This board book turns a nightly routine into a full comic performance.

15

Fa La La

by Leslie Patricelli

2012

Baby dives into Christmas with decorating, baking, singing, and all the cheerful chaos that comes with the season. It is a festive board book full of little details young holiday fans will spot right away.

16

Huggy Kissy

by Leslie Patricelli

2012

Mommy, Daddy, and the rest of the family all have their own ways of showing Baby love. This sweet, funny board book keeps the affection big, warm, and very easy for little readers to recognize.

17

Tickle

by Leslie Patricelli

2014

Baby insists there is nothing to fear from Tickle Monster, until the tickles land on the feet, tummy, and armpits. The result is a fast, silly story that ends in a family cuddle.

18

Toot

by Leslie Patricelli

2014

Everybody toots, and Baby is delighted to prove it. With perfect toddler humor and just enough body-function silliness, this one turns a noisy fact of life into a very giggly read.

19

Boo!

by Leslie Patricelli

2015

Halloween is a little spooky and a lot exciting when Baby chooses a costume, helps carve a pumpkin, and heads out for treats. This one is just right for first-time trick-or-treaters.

20

Hop! Hop!

by Leslie Patricelli

2015

Baby gets ready for Easter with dyed eggs, bunny ears, and an eagerly awaited basket. It is a bright holiday board book that mixes simple color fun with first-time excitement.

21

Hair

by Leslie Patricelli

2017

Baby may have only one hair, but it still needs washing, brushing, and eventually a haircut. This funny, reassuring board book is a gentle way into a first trim.

22

Nighty-Night

by Leslie Patricelli

2017

From dinner to bath to story time, Baby moves through the familiar steps of getting ready for bed. The routine feels lively and funny, but it lands in exactly the cozy place you want.

23

Big Kid Bed

by Leslie Patricelli

2018

Baby is thrilled to trade the crib for a big bed, at least until bedtime makes the change feel strange. It is a comforting story about excitement, nerves, and settling into something new.

24

Doggie Gets Scared

by Leslie Patricelli

2020

Baby's toy doggie is scared of shadows, strangers, loud noises, and being left behind. Then Doggie goes missing, and Baby has to face a little fear too.

25

Mad, Mad, MAD

by Leslie Patricelli

2020

Sometimes Baby gets so angry that a full floor-flopping tantrum takes over. This relatable board book follows the storm and gently offers a few ways to help the big mad start to pass.

26

Tooth

by Leslie Patricelli

2020

Drool, chewing, and a funny feeling in the mouth can only mean one thing: a tooth is on the way. Baby's teething adventure turns discomfort into discovery, then into brushing practice.

27

Daddy

by Leslie Patricelli

2021

Baby celebrates all the things Daddy can do, from shoulder rides and horsey games to cooking and cuddling. It is a loving, playful portrait of everyday time with a favorite parent.

28

Mommy

by Leslie Patricelli

2021

Mommy gives hugs, makes yummy food, and turns ordinary moments into fun. Told from Baby's point of view, this is a warm, funny tribute to everyday closeness with Mom.

29

Splash!

by Leslie Patricelli

2022

Baby heads to the beach with a new friend for sunscreen, waves, sandcastle building, and sticky ice cream. It is a sunny little adventure about summer fun and early friendship.

Series background & context

The Leslie Patricelli Board books are built around a simple idea: very young kids live through huge feelings, and everyday moments are already full of drama. The star of many of these books is Patricelli's beloved Baby, the almost bald toddler with one little curl and a very expressive face. Baby is curious, stubborn, delighted, disgusted, proud, scared, and absolutely certain that each new experience is the most important thing happening in the world.

Nothing here is small to Baby.

That is what gives the series its charm. A missing pacifier in Binky or a beloved blanket in Blankie becomes a household emergency. Bath time in Tubby, bedtime in Nighty-Night, and moving out of the crib in Big Kid Bed all feel like major life events. Potty, Hair, and Tooth work the same way. They take toddler milestones that can feel awkward or stressful and turn them into funny, reassuring little stories.

Some books lean more toward early concepts than routines. Yummy Yucky, Big Little, and Quiet Loud play with opposites in a way that feels clear and playful instead of lesson-heavy. No No Yes Yes moves through familiar behaviors and the reactions they bring, while Baby Happy Baby Sad, Mad, Mad, MAD, and Doggie Gets Scared focus on emotions children can recognize right away. Even the holiday books, like Boo!, Fa La La, and Hop! Hop!, stay close to a toddler's view of the world, where costumes, decorations, eggs, candy, and family traditions matter more than big plots.

The setting is usually the everyday world of a small child: the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom, the park, the beach, daycare, the bathtub, the dinner table. That matters because the books are really about first encounters with ordinary life. Patricelli does not need much text to get there. Her bold acrylic art, thick outlines, and wide-open facial expressions do a lot of the work. Adults can read the page in one quick breath, and kids can study the pictures and find the joke, the feeling, or the tiny disaster.

There is no strict reading order you need to follow.

That makes this series especially easy for families. You can start with whatever matches the stage your child is in now, toilet learning, bedtime resistance, big feelings, holiday excitement, or just a fascination with sounds and silliness. The books stand alone, but together they create a full toddler-sized universe, one where feelings are big, parents are nearby, messes happen, and humor helps everyone get through the day.

Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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