Inspiring baby books to gift to new parents
Looking for present ideas for a new mum or dad? Want to know what to gift to their newborn? Or want something memorable to mark a christening or other occasion in that special first year?
You've come to the right place: here are our favourite books to give to little ones that they can "grow into" and appreciate at different stages of their life.
Inspiring, fun and with plenty of the "awww" factor.
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Hey You! An empowering celebration of growing up black
Author: Dapo Adeola Illustrator: Various
Interest level: 3-5
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Hey You! An empowering celebration of growing up black
Author: Dapo Adeola Illustrator: Various
Interest level: 3-5
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A baby is born to loving parents, but as she grows up it’s hard for her to find books to read containing girls that look like her.…
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What We'll Build
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Interest level: 4-5
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What We'll Build
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Interest level: 4-5
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A girl and her father make plans to build a glorious future together, discussing all the amazing things they will make - from migh…
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The Boys
Author: Lauren Ace Illustrator: Jenny Lovlie
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
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The Boys
Author: Lauren Ace Illustrator: Jenny Lovlie
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
This inclusive picture book is very much centred on presenting an alternative to outdated representations of masculinity, and remi…
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Held in Love
Author: Dawn Casey & Oamul Lu
Interest level: 5-7
Reading age: 6+
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Held in Love
Author: Dawn Casey & Oamul Lu
Interest level: 5-7
Reading age: 6+
This beautiful, quiet book captures a new mother’s hopes for her new baby, and a message that whatever happens in life, love will …
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Blueberry Girl
Author: Neil Gaiman Illustrator: Charles Vess
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 6+
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Blueberry Girl
Author: Neil Gaiman Illustrator: Charles Vess
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 6+
Written by Neil Gaiman for the birth of his friend Tori Amos’ daughter, this wonderful, winsome and heartwarming poem is an inspir…
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Here We Are
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Interest level: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
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Here We Are
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Interest level: 4-6
Reading age: 5+
This manual to life on Earth from new dad Oliver Jeffers to his baby son is simple, life-affirming and showcases the beautiful div…
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When I Was a Child
Author: Andy Stanton & David Litchfield
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
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When I Was a Child
Author: Andy Stanton & David Litchfield
Interest level: 4-7
Reading age: 6+
A Grandma talks to her granddaughter about all the magic she has seen in the world, in this picture book that brings the soft, bri…
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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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Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Author: Dr Seuss
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 6+
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Author: Dr Seuss
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 6+
This classic book, loved by generations of families, talks to the young (or adult!) reader about what life is, what they can expec…
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The Girls
Author: Lauren Ace Illustrator: Jenny Lovlie
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 6+
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The Girls
Author: Lauren Ace Illustrator: Jenny Lovlie
Interest level: 6-8
Reading age: 6+
Four friends find a tree that becomes their Secret Meeting Place. As they grow into four very different young women, their friends…
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The New Baby and Me!
Author: Christine Kidney Illustrator: Hoda Haddadi
Interest level: 2-5
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The New Baby and Me!
Author: Christine Kidney Illustrator: Hoda Haddadi
Interest level: 2-5
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This joyful picture book beautifully celebrates the birth of a child and highlights the importance of recognising everyone’s uniqu…
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