These 10 books are the best to gift a new baby. They’re fun, sweet, memorable, and – most importantly – can be read over and over!
10 Best Books to Gift a New Baby
My First Padded Board Book of Nursery Rhymes
Nursery rhymes are not a thing of the past! They’re very important for babies as they develop language and learn new words. The repetition, rhythm, vocabulary, and sounds are wonderful for newborns through preschool. Plus, this padded book is great for little hands.
The World of Eric Carle: My First Library 12 Board Book Set
Okay, I know this is twelve books, but they come in a set. Eric Carle was a genius when it came to writing and illustrating children’s books. This set is full of books about the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, locations, etc. It’s a great way to start building a new baby’s library.
Don’t Forget to Remember by Ellie Holcomb
This incredibly gorgeous books is a must-have for any new baby. It’s lyrical text pairs perfectly with the beautiful illustrations. It’s so fun pointing out all of the great animals in this book! Plus, you can enjoy an album of music with a song about this book!
Pantone: Colors by Pantone
This book isn’t a story. Instead, each page spread is filled with different shades of one color paired with an object of that color. It’s excellent for practicing color recognition and it’s definitely easy on the eyes!
Welcome Little One by Sandra Magsamen
I love this book because it’s a great keepsake for parents and, eventually, baby. There’s a spot to write in baby’s birth details, and it’s beautiful to read aloud to a newborn. Baby can keep it as a keepsake when they grow up.
The Little Blue Box and the Little Green Box of Bright and Early Board Books by Dr. Seuss
I love board book sets! These board book sets by Dr. Seuss are perfect for building a new baby’s library. Both the blue box and the green box have really fun classics perfect for little minds.
Let There be Light: An Opposites Primer by Danielle Hitchen
There’s a series called Baby Believers of board books introducing basic principles about God. They’re well done and really sweet. Plus, this one introduces the concept of opposites.
I Love You Through and Through by Bernadette Rossetti Shustak
It’s short and sweet and perfect for reading aloud with babies. It’s a great book to make interactive for storytimes and things like that as well.
Where is Baby’s Belly Button by Karen Katz
Introduce body parts with this simple lift-the-flap book.
My First Library: 12 Board Book Set by Disney
These board books are small enough to fit into baby hands easily. They’re short, simple, and to the point. I love them!
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