If you are like most parents, book time can be a chore, especially when the material can be a little, um (how shall we say this)…boring. Sometimes you can be feeling even more sleepy than your baby! All parents need a constant stream of new books to save you from going insane. We’ve done a scan of children’s books and their reviews, and have come up with a list of titles you can easily purchase on Amazon. These ones won’t let you down, they are classics…
1 – ‘That’s Not My Kitten…’ by Fiona Watt
About: This book helps young children develop language and sensory skills, with textured touch-feely parts helping guide their learning. This book is one of many in the series – others include ‘That’s not my puppy…’, ‘That’s not my tiger…’, ‘That’s not my train…’ and the list goes on.
Where to find: View on Amazon
Cost: $8 on Amazon Prime with free shipping on orders over $39
2 – ‘The Wonderful Things You Will Be’ by Emily Winfield Martin
About: A perennial favourite internationally, this book celebrates the potential of each child with beautiful illustrations and rhyming text to keep everyone interested. After reading this book, you’ll feel the bond between you and your little one grow even stronger!
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Cost: $20.35 for the hardcover version with free delivery on orders over $39
3- ‘First 100 Words’ by Roger Priddy
About: Another prodigious author of children’s books, Roger Priddy has plenty of books to choose from. This title is great for children who are starting to talk, with common objects shown in colourful photos, and the words written below them. Your baby will have the vocabulary of Obama in no time!
Where to find: View on Amazon
Cost: $11.20 with free delivery
4 – ‘Where is Baby’s Belly Button?’ by Karen Katz
About: What child doesn’t love a lift-up flap on a book?! This interactive book will keep your baby’s attention and if they like this book, there are plenty more from the same author.
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Cost: $11.06 with free delivery
5 – ‘If Animals Kissed Good Night’ by Ann Whitford Paul & David Walker
About: Another great book for bonding with your baby at bed time. Let your child’s imagination run wild as you ponder how different animals say good night to each other. The whimsical illustration by David Walker is what makes this one so special. At the end of the book, your soft kisses will have baby asleep in no time!
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Cost: $12.99 with free delivery on on orders over $39
6 – ‘Where’s Spot?’ by Eric Hill
About: The author was always going to have a winner when combining a cute puppy named ‘Spot’ with flappy bits on the book for your baby to interact with. There are plenty more ‘Spot’ books in the series too!
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Cost: $10.00 with free delivery on orders over $39
