Whether you are preparing to welcome a baby or are looking for a gift for new parents, these baby books have loving messages that will resonate with any reader. This list features sweet stories in board book format making them more sturdy than picture books or paperbacks.
I Hope
Award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard’s warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Hope will resonate with all parents.
We Can’t Wait to Hold You
Accompanied by adorable photos, this book speaks directly to the baby, anticipating all the moments they will have together—from walking together under the same moon to kissing baby’s tummy and toes, and from sharing hugs and snuggles to blooming and growing together as a family.
Feelings Come, Feelings Go
Full of adorable photographs of kids, Feelings Come, Feelings Go helps kids to recognize and name their emotions.
Written by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts, this baby book offers a helpful first step on the journey toward emotional regulation.
Runaway Blanket
This gently mischievous illustrated story about a kid with an active imagination will appeal to any child who has ever tried to postpone their bedtime (which is every kid, right?).
Runaway Blanket is the perfect read-aloud for baby’s bedtime.
One, Two, I Love You
In this counting baby book with photos, caregivers notice and affirm every little thing about their babies, from their features and the noises they make to their smallest achievements and the world around them.
Pride Puppy!
This rhyming alphabet baby book features a family that has lost its dog at a Pride parade. It’s an affirming and inclusive book that offers a joyful glimpse of a Pride parade and the vibrant community that celebrates this day each year.