Becoming a parent is one of the greatest blessing anyone can receive. Children are a special gift that brings joy, happiness and love to us all.
Below we have listed a few books that are perfect for new parents as they embark on one of the most important journey of their lives.
MOMMY TIME
MOMMY TIME by Monique, James–Duncan is such a cute book that portrays the daily routine of a mom and her kids.
From mommy-time wake-up, school prep, and mommy-and-me classes, as the day goes by, each moment is precious.
The bold illustrations by Ebony Glenn are absolutely marvelous, and the black representation is pivotal.
It encourages us to appreciate how hard yet rewarding parenting can be, so this book is totally relatable. It’s a perfect addition to our Mother’s Day favorites.
YOU ARE NEW
YOU ARE NEW by Lucky Knisley is super adorable.
It celebrates the many milestones of babies from newborn to toddler. From crying, creeping, and walking to bath time and cozy cuddle time, everything is new and exciting.
Featuring diverse babies and bold colorful illustrations, parents will love how relatable this book is and new parents can look forward to exploring everything new with their children.
I LOVE YOU, BABY BURRITO
In I LOVE YOU, BABY BURRITO by Angela Dominguez, a lovely family welcomes their new baby with sweet promises of love and security.
Written in both English and Spanish, this subtle celebration of new love will warm hearts of parents and a definite must-have for gifts and baby showers.
With vivid and vibrant green-ish hues, it’s also a perfect book when introducing siblings to a new additional to the family.
MADE FOR ME
MADE FOR ME by Zack Bush celebrates the joys of fatherhood. From the time his child is born, he adores every single moment.
As he takes his first steps on the first day of school… HE’S MADE FOR ME.
What I loved most about this book is that it’s filled with warm, soft, and delicate words, yet features a big, muscular man who is so sweet and cuddly.
Being a father is so beautiful. They are the protectors of the family and a daughter’s first love. From the moment his child enters the world, his life completely changes, and he begins a lifelong journey of love.
The father smiles throughout the entire book and every day brings a new discovery because he is also learning and growing.
Dads will love this book and Gregorio De Lauretis’ beautiful and heartwarming illustrations are guaranteed to jerk a tear or two.
The red hues are captivating and children will love them. OF ALL THE CHILDREN THAT EVER COULD BE, YOU ARE THE ONE MADE JUST FOR ME.
CAVE DADA
Do you have a picky eater? In CAVE DADA, Picky Eater by Brandon Reese, a caveman dad struggles to make breakfast for his son.
Dada is all out of eggs and is too tired to go out. Whatever he offers, his son gets thrown on the grill. When all else fails, he heads outside for eggs and creates the most delicious omelet by accident.
CAVE DADA is absolutely hilarious and totally relatable to parents. It’s not easy to please a picky eater and this book ensures that with a bit of patience and creativity, you’ll get the job done.
With bold pencil gouache and gaegu text, this book is guaranteed to be a household favorite, especially for dads. AGE:2-6
LITTLE AND HOW THEY GROW
Children grow up wayyyy too fast. Before you know it, they’re crawling, creeping, walking and then off to college, lol.
Kelly DiPucchio’s LITTLE, And How They Grow, is a sweet picture book celebrating the stages from newborn to school aged. It’s the perfect book for new moms and mom-to-be or for you to read and reminisce with your little/big ones.
The illustrations by A.G Ford are bright and vibrant, so it’s perfect for children and it can definitely jerk a tear out of parents.
YOU MADE ME A MOTHER
COCO & OLIVE
We love mother-daughter authors, so Michelle Madrid-Branch’s COCO & OLIVE the Color of Love is a book we loved from the moment we started reading it.
It features mommy-adopted daughter dogs asking and answering one of the most important questions a child may ask… WHAT IS THE COLOR OF LOVE?
Answering brilliantly, the mommy dog recalls the memorable moments that led to them being a family and all the colors that inspired their special bond.
Coupled with wonderful illustrations like velvety violets and rose pinks by Erin Darling, this book is perfect for every family.
It is full of imagination and extremely interactive and it’s a great way to teach children about love, inclusivity and diversity within families.
Apart from the cute, little hearts on each page, there were so many little things we loved about this book. The transitions between the pages tell a story that every family can relate to, especially adopted parents.
Love and Family have no specific color or shape. Love is you and love is me and that is one of the most important lessons you can teach a child. AGE:4-8
THREE SQUEEZES
THREE SQUEEZES by Jason Pratt is a guaranteed tearjerker. It portrays the intimate bond between a father and his son.
From nightmares to skinned knees, baseball matches to the occasion arguments, he is always there for his son. Through every hurt and milestone from birth to adulthood, his dad is right by his side. Teaching, loving, protecting and giving him three squeezes. The same heartwarming gestures he shows to his own child when he grows older.
The watercolored yellow-orangish illustrations by Chris Sheban exudes a sense of comfort and warmth that children will love and parents will be excited about.
It also makes the perfect graduation and baby shower gift. AGE:4-8
IN MY HEART
Are we the only ones obsessed with this book? Mackenzie Porter’s IN MY HEART is a heartfelt board book that celebrates working mamas and reassures little ones that they are always thinking of them even though they might be apart.
From browsing pictures on her child on her phone to eating the same meal, and from designing at work to reminiscing about the art they drew you, the bond between a mother and child is unbreakable.
Mamas will love this ode to motherhood because it’s relevant and relatable and can help both parent and child deal with separation anxiety. We love the bright, vibrant illustrations by Jenny Løvlie.
MAMA BABY
MAMA BABY by Chris Raschka is a beautiful book portraying the interaction between a mother and her baby.
From imitating peek-a-boos to the brief separation and the reassurance of a return, MAMA BABY is relatable to everyday interactions that both parent and child will love.
Coupled with beautiful, vibrant watercolors that will captivate the smallest child, it helps to reinforce the bond a mother has with her child. It also makes the perfect baby shower gift. AGE: 0-3. PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press.
DUCK, DUCK, DAD?
DUCK, DUCK, DAD by Lorna Scobie is absolutely hilarious.
After living a quiet life, a dog named Ralph stumbled upon an egg that hatched into a duckling. The duckling thought he was his dad and soon enough, more eggs began hatching and Ralph’s dad-duty began.
His life was now noisy and filled with cuddles, fun bath time and bedtime stories. He was enjoying his new duckling brood when their dad arrived after looking for them everywhere.
To their surprise, the daddy duck had been caring for Ralph’s pups all along. Unable to separate, they became one big happy duckling-pup family.
With vibrant and witty illustrations, this hilarious book celebrates the diversity of families.
Family doesn’t have to look alike. Once they’re full of love and fun, a family can be anything you want it to be.
BABY MOSES IN A BASKET
BABY MOSES IN A BASKET by Caryn Yacowitz tells the story of baby Moses and his journey along the Nile river where he’s discovered by Pharaoh’s daughter.
Along the way, the animals of the river guide the basket away from danger and kept him safe and dry.
From hippos to ibises, these nurturing mama understood how important the safety of the child is and are quick to help.
With bold, vibrant illustrations by Julie Downing, this celebration of motherhood is guaranteed to be a household favorite.
WELCOME TO YOUR WORLD
WELCOME TO YOUR WORLD by Smriti Prasadam-Halls is an introduction to motherhood as she welcomes her new baby to the world.
It’s imaginative and awakens their senses as they magically explore nature and accept what the world has to offer.
Whether you’re a human or animal, this book gives off a nurturing essence with vibrant and colorful illustrations by Jaime Kim.
SOMEDAY
SOMEDAY by Alison McGhee is such a beautiful book and absolutely perfect for mothers. It’s features a mother’s intimate journey with her baby from newborn to adulthood.
Every woman agrees that her life changes at soon as she becomes a mother because loving a child is a unique love. It’s love beyond measure. Your mama-bear instinct heightens and there isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for your children.
I love this book. It’s a tearjerker, yet makes me so happy because it’s hopeful and I’ll recommend to any parent.You want to cherish every single moment with your children, yet you still want them to go explore the world. Though letting them have the freedom to do that may be hard, IT IS NECESSARY. The illustrations by my favorite Peter H. Reynolds are amazing and totally relatable.
ON THE NIGHT YOU WERE BORN
The illustrations are warm and calming and is makes a perfect bedtime book.
MAMA'S BELLY
MAMA’S BELLY by Kate Hosford is such a wonderful story. It’s features a pregnant mother and her toddler daughter who just can’t wait for her little sister to be born.
