Title: I Kissed the Baby!
Illustrator: By the author
Why We Love It:
Why We Love It
I Kissed the Baby is a wonderful first book for newborns and is a favorite in our house. At this stage, newborns …more
Title: Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Why We Love It:
Why We Love It
Mem Fox “gets” babies in a way that few authors are able to achieve. The words always hit the right mark. The …more
Title: White on Black
Illustrator: By the author
Why We Love It:
Why We Love It
Make no mistake, this is babies’ first book and it is unlike traditional books for young children. Hoban’s deliberately simple black and …more
Title: Bedtime Lullaby
Illustrator: By the author
Why We Love It:
Why We Love It
Babies love language with rhythm and rhyme. Generations of children have been soothed with lullabies sung, chanted or shared by a loving …more
Title: Look Look!
Illustrator: By the author
Why We Love It:
Why We Love It
Newborns are drawn to bold, clearly defined graphics that their developing eyes can readily see when held 8-10 inches from their eyes. …more
Title: Everywhere Babies
Illustrator: Marla Frazee
Why We Love It:
Why We Love It
Everywhere Babies is a glorious celebration of babies and the people who love them. Many types of families are represented with gorgeous …more
Title: Baby Faces
Illustrator: By the author
Why We Love It:
Why We Love It
Babies love looking at other babies. Newborns, especially are drawn to faces. This sturdy board book will continue to appeal as your …more
Title: Hello Bugs!
Illustrator: Emily Bolam
Why We Love It:
Why We Love It
This black and white board book will resonate not only with newborns but will engage their young siblings as well. Each black …more
Title: Goodnight Moon
Illustrator: Clement Hurd
Why We Love It:
Why We Love It
Since 1947, generations of children have been soothed to sleep by this classic bedtime tale of a bunny saying goodnight to objects …more
Title: Hush Little Baby
Illustrator: By the author
Why We Love It:
Why We Love It
Sylvia Long has rewritten the words to this classic lullaby and has created a soothing bedtime story celebrating a mother’s love …more