Books like My Early Surprise: A Bedtime Story For Preemies
Award winning
Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
160 pages
Why to read
Captivating storyline celebrating milestones and growth.
Characters exhibit realistic emotions and decisions.
Enhances understanding of friendship and sharing.
Supports social skills development through engaging narrative.

Karen's Birthday
Ann M. Martin, 2023
Award winning
Shh. The Baby is Asleep: Your favourite baby animals bedtime story.
Niki Palmer, Tulleners Ros, 2019
28 pages
Why to read
Engaging bedtime stories featuring adorable baby animals.
Enhances bedtime routines with soothing narrative themes.
Supports early language development and empathy.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.

Shh. The Baby is Asleep: Your favourite baby animals bedtime story.
Niki Palmer, Tulleners Ros, 2019
Award winning
This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity through dynamic, relatable baby characters.
Engaging rhythmic text enhances phonetic awareness.
Stimulates early language development and social skills.
Bright illustrations captivate and maintain child's interest.

This Baby. That Baby.
Cari Best, 2024
Award winning
My Grandma and Me
Mina Javaherbin, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates multicultural relationships and diverse family experiences.
Illustrates respect, love, and intergenerational bonds.
Enhances understanding of cultural differences.
Encourages empathy and emotional growth.

My Grandma and Me
Mina Javaherbin, 2022
Award winning
You Taught Me Love: A Beautifully Illustrated Bedtime Story Celebrating the Love of Mother and Child (With Love Collection)
Misty Black, 2020
38 pages
Why to read
Fosters Bonding Time: Reading 'You Taught Me Love' provides an opportunity for mothers and children to spend quality time together, strengthening their bond through a shared reading experience that celebrates their love.
Promotes Emotional Development: The book's theme of love between a mother and child can help young readers understand and express their own emotions, contributing to their emotional intelligence and development.
Encourages a Love for Reading: The beautifully illustrated pages and engaging story can capture a child's imagination, fostering an early love for reading and literature that can benefit their educational journey.
Creates Lasting Memories: The heartwarming narrative and the ritual of bedtime reading can create cherished memories for both mother and child, making 'You Taught Me Love' a meaningful addition to any family's book collection.

You Taught Me Love: A Beautifully Illustrated Bedtime Story Celebrating the Love of Mother and Child (With Love Collection)
Misty Black, 2020
Award winning
Letters To My Baby Boy: 18 Years of Birthday Letters To My Son As I Watch You Grow
Sofie K. Alexander, 2022
120 pages
Why to read
Captures emotional growth through yearly heartfelt letters.
Strengthens parent-child bonds through shared reading.
Encourages reflective thinking and emotional maturity.
Beautifully written, warm, and reassuring tone.

Letters To My Baby Boy: 18 Years of Birthday Letters To My Son As I Watch You Grow
Sofie K. Alexander, 2022
Award winning
Powwow Day
Traci Sorell, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrantly celebrates Native American culture and community.
Showcases the importance of tradition and belonging.
Encourages resilience and determination in young readers.
Supports emotional and social development through storytelling.

Powwow Day
Traci Sorell, 2022
Award winning
Daddy's T-shirt
Emily Austin, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
Cherishes parent-child relationships through storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Supports emotional development and expression.
Easy-to-follow narrative, perfect for young readers.

