Sassy Mama’s Top 10 Baby Books!

Even before your baby can speak, story time can be a special moment for bonding with your little one — here are 10 great baby books to cuddle up with!

Not only are books a great way to entertain your baby, they also help your little one develop and learn. If you find yourself feeling a bit disorientated by the choices in the aisle for baby books, fear not – we’ve rounded up our Top 10 Baby Books below!

The brightly coloured forest animals in this adorable peek-a-boo book will keep your bub entertained. Each page features a fun peek-a-boo flap that reveals an animal underneath. Because it’s a small and soft book, babies can also grab hold of it and play with it without risk of getting hurt. In addition, this baby book is machine washable which means you can keep it clean. Unlike a lot of soft books, this one’s bright colours and bold design are super eye-catching. Little ones never like the pastel ones (top mama tip!).

Available at www.amazon.com for $18

Ideal for babies who are starting to learn how to move their feet, Dancing Feet brings in fun sound words such as “clickety” and “stompity”. The images of dancing animals along with the onomatopoeias encourage children to move their limbs around.

Board book available at www.amazon.com for $10

With minimal text, this classic by Dr. Seuss is short and sweet – perfect for babies as they usually have a short attention span! The five safety-tested, fish-shaped beads that move across the top of the board book, as well as the repetitions in it, help babies learn to count while having fun.

Board book available at www.amazon.com for $6

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is an all-time classic so popular around the world that it has become a must-have in the library for babies. The illustrations are beautiful and the storyline is easy to understand. Eric Carle has also authored many other excellent books for babies that are worth checking out.

Board book available at www.amazon.com for $8

A spin-off from the international bestseller – The Rainbow Fish – comes the Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish, a story about the colourful and glittery rainbow fish when he was a baby. When little rainbow fish can’t fall asleep, his mother promises to watch over him. The book is a perfect bedtime read.

Hardcover version available at www.amazon.com for $19

This is a useful and interactive book that will help your baby or toddler to start learning simple ways to express their feelings. Glad Monster, Sad Monster features cute and funny masks which help to develop a child’s ability to identify and explore their own emotions and needs.

Hardcover version available at www.amazon.com for $10

From the Gossie & Friends series, Gossie is a book about a little yellow gosling and her favourite pair of red boots. One day, Gossie couldn’t find her red boots and had to go search for them. Great for curious and adventurous children who will delight in helping Gossie find her boots.

Board book available at www.amazon.com for $5

The Touch and Feel series aims to develop your tactile senses. Your baby will love this book featuring different kinds of farm animals. The textured pages are fun and captivating. In addition, this book is great for learning more about animals and developing an interest in them, especially for babies and very young toddlers.

Board book available at www.amazon.com for $6

A book that introduces what behaviour is appropriate and what is not. It includes a range of typical behaviours in babies and displays of opposing actions and reactions which will help your baby develop favourable habits (e.g. eating with a spoon instead of dumping it on the floor). No No Yes Yes will definitely make your life as a parent easier!

Board book available at www.amazon.com for $7

From the Little Critter series, Just Me and My Dad is a story about a father-and-son camping trip. Despite the many mini catastrophes, little critter and his dad manage to have a great time together. The book has minimal text but the adorable illustrations will, no doubt, be an enjoyable read for babies. It’s also the perfect book for dads to read to their young ones.

Paperback version available at www.amazon.com for $5