21 Sweet Books for Baby's Library, Ages 0 to 3
Whether given to welcome a new baby, celebrate a toddler birthday, or commemorate a special occasion, these 21 timeless picture books are sure to be cherished and read aloud for years to come. Though many of these the titles may become classics, they are contemporary enough that they likely won’t already be on the recipients’ bookshelves.
Superbaby, by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard and Lincoln Agnew: “She BEEPS and rattles, BOOMS and shakes.”
Home Is a Window, by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard and Chris Sasaki: “Home is a book before you fall asleep, and a kiss afterward.”
Pie Is for Sharing, by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard and Jason Chin: “A book is for sharing. A ball is nice for sharing, too.”
All Because You Matter, by Tami Charles and Bryan Collier: “Did you know that you were born from queens, chiefs, legends?”
Bright Star, by Yuyi Morales: “The earth murmurs your story. We are here to protect you.”
Bunny Should Be Sleeping, by Amy Hest and Renata Liwska: “Bunny’s toes are warm. His blanket is soft, and the moon hovers over the pond.”
Dark on Light, by Dianne White and Felicita Sala: “Gentle the evening. Sweeping the skies. Dark the shadows as twilight arrives.”
Earnest Sandpiper’s Great Ascent, by Timothy Basil Ering: “The reassurance from his mom helped Earnest feel a little better . . . until he took another look over the edge of the dune.”
Everyday Bean, by Stephanie Graegin: “When there’s lightning and thunder, Clem sits with Bean, and Bean feels better.”
For a Girl Becoming, by Joy Harjo and Adriana Garcia: “Did you hear us as you traveled from your rainbow house? We called you with thunder, with singing.”
How to Make a Bedtime, by Meg McKinlay and Karen Blair: “Now you’re rosily warm and deliciously dry. But you can’t go to bed yet. I think you know why.”
I Love You, Little Horse, by Gianna Marino: “Smell every blossom, Little Horse, and dream of all you can do.”
The Little Chefs, by Rosemary Wells: “The Little Chefs arrived in time to talk Oscar down from his pillar of grief.”
M Is for Mango, by Atinuke, and Angela Brooksbank: “M is for Man. M is for Motorbike. M is for Music.”
Mama in the Moon, by Doreen Cronin and Brian Cronin: “Baby loved sleeping between his mama and the moon.”
My Path, by Jana Curll: “The special thing about my path … is that it’s mine.”
Our Big Book of Words, by Tabitha Paige: Features charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words to help build baby’s vocabulary.
Sleepy Snuggles, by Diana Murray and Charles Santoso: “Snuggle-bear, snuggle-bear, rest your furry paws. I’ll tuck you in our cozy den and kiss your tiny claws.”
This Is Our Baby, Born Today, by Varsha Bajaj and Eliza Wheeler: “This is the Mama, loving and proud, who birthed the Baby born today.”
This Baby, That Baby, by Cari Best and Rashin Kheiriyeh:”’Bay Bay!’ says this baby. ‘Bee Bee! says that baby.”
Whatever Comes Tomorrow, Rebecca Gardyn Levington and Mariona Cabassa: “Tomorrow may bring changes that are scary, strange or new. Tomorrow may bring chances to embrace your truest you.”
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