Newborns
A selection of books for sharing with newborns, but many can be enjoyed by older babies, toddlers and even preschoolers
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Author: Eric Carle
Interest level: 2-5
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Author: Eric Carle
Interest level: 2-5
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Little fingers will love to follow the very hungry caterpillar as he munches his way through the pages of this classic, colourful,…
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Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
Author: Mem Fox Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
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Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
Author: Mem Fox Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
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With beautiful illustrations of babies born all over the world and gentle rhyming text, this charming book is perfect for sharing …
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Baby's First Days: On the Move
Author: Pat-a-Cake Illustrator: Mojca Dolinar
Interest level: 0-2
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Baby's First Days: On the Move
Author: Pat-a-Cake Illustrator: Mojca Dolinar
Interest level: 0-2
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The visual black, white and red design of this lovely board book about transport will fascinate toddlers. It's been specially made…
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Nursery Rhymes
Author: Roger Priddy
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 4+
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Nursery Rhymes
Author: Roger Priddy
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 4+
A large board book of over 20 nursery rhymes.
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Making Faces: A Book of Emotions
Author: Abrams with photographs by Molly Magnuson and book design by Alyssa Nassner
Interest level: 0-3
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Making Faces: A Book of Emotions
Author: Abrams with photographs by Molly Magnuson and book design by Alyssa Nassner
Interest level: 0-3
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Babies can be sad, angry, happy, surprised and silly – can you tell which is which? A fun and absorbing game of "Snap", …
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Baby Touch: One! Two! Three! bath book
Author: Ladybird
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 2+
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Baby Touch: One! Two! Three! bath book
Author: Ladybird
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 2+
Padded, waterproof counting book for baby bath and meal times
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What Shall We Do With the Boo-Hoo Baby?
Author: Cressida Cowell Illustrator: Ingrid Godon
Interest level: 0-2
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What Shall We Do With the Boo-Hoo Baby?
Author: Cressida Cowell Illustrator: Ingrid Godon
Interest level: 0-2
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A picture book guide to diagnosing all the reasons babies usually cry, this is a delightful board book, perfect for reading again …
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Goodnight, Baby Moon
Author: James Mitchem Illustrator: Claire Patane
Interest level: 1-3
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Goodnight, Baby Moon
Author: James Mitchem Illustrator: Claire Patane
Interest level: 1-3
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The simple story introduces young readers to the moon phases in a lovely, reassuring manner and makes a charming bedtime read.
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Baby Touch Flip-Flap book
Author: Ladybird
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 3+
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Baby Touch Flip-Flap book
Author: Ladybird
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 3+
Touch-and-feel book with colourful pictures to explore with your baby
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That's Not My Teddy...
Author: Fiona Watt Illustrator: Rachel Wells
Reading age: 4+
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That's Not My Teddy...
Author: Fiona Watt Illustrator: Rachel Wells
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Reading age: 4+
Touch-feely book with colourful illustrations and simply text
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Baby's Day
Author: Little Tiger Kids
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 4+
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Baby's Day
Author: Little Tiger Kids
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 4+
Colourful, rhyming board book with photos of happy babies.
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Guess How Much I Love You
Author: Sam McBratney Illustrator: Anita Jeram
Interest level: 0-3
Reading age: 0-3
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Guess How Much I Love You
Author: Sam McBratney Illustrator: Anita Jeram
Interest level: 0-3
Reading age: 0-3
This modern classic is a wonderful story about love between a child and a parent, which is never too early to share with your baby…
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It’s A Little Baby
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Rebecca Cobb
Interest level: 0-3
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It’s A Little Baby
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Rebecca Cobb
Interest level: 0-3
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This is a really simple and fun book to read, encouraging interaction between the book and the child, and the reader and little on…
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Peepo!
Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Interest level: 0-3
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Peepo!
Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Interest level: 0-3
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- Much-loved picture book classic that delights babies, toddlers and their parents.
- Look through the holes to spot details from t…
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The Puffin Baby and Toddler Treasury
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Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 4+
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The Puffin Baby and Toddler Treasury
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Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 4+
Favourite nursery rhymes, lullabies, poems and stories in one book
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What Does Baby Want?
Author: Tupera Tupera
Interest level: 1-3
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What Does Baby Want?
Author: Tupera Tupera
Interest level: 1-3
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This book looks at a common part of many babies' lives that is rarely discussed in children's literature - breastfeeding. Told wit…
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