One of my favorite gifts for baby showers (okay, my absolute number one favorite) is books. And my favorite books to gift are ones that have beautiful illustrations and pay tribute to the potential and wonder of childhood. This booklist is full of gorgeous books that fit that description. Each one is a celebration and would make a fantastic gift to a new parent. Plus, they are all picture books as opposed to board books if you are looking for a book that can be relevant to the new little one for a long time to come.
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Even the Smallest Will Grow by Lita Judge- This book is the sweetest little tribute to all the growth and potential that children have and has stunning illustrations!
You Are New by Lucy Knisley- This book celebrates the newness of babies and all they have before them to learn and discover.
As We Grow: The journey of life… by Libby Walden and Richard Jones- This book is a celebration of life and the changes it brings as well as a celebration of how we grow and develop and learn. It makes me a little teary eyed every time I read it.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin- This book is a celebration of all the potential children carry and encourages them to reach for their dreams.
Maybe: A Story About the Endless Potential in All of Us by Kobi Yamada and Gabriella Barouch- Another gorgeously illustrated book about the potential and beauty in every individual. This one is dreamy.
A Hug Is for Holding Me by Lisa Wheeler and Lisk Feng- This book is a beautiful expression of love and I really like that it features a sweet father and daughter relationship.
Someday by Alison Meghee and Peter H. Reynolds- This book is completely sentimental and precious and is full of warm wishes for our babies futures.
Remarkably You by Patrice Barton- This book has a great emphasis on the fact that what each of us has to offer the world is unique and special and that we can all use our individual talents to make a positive difference.
The Amazing Idea of You by Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Mary Lundquist- This book celebrates the uniqueness and simple “being” of each child. It also touches on the potential they hold and the wonderful anticipation of seeing how they grow and develop talents.
Child of Galaxies by Blake Nuto and Charlotte Ager- This book is a beautiful one full of positive affirmations and the wonder and magic we all hold.
You’re Here for a Reason (Nancy Tillman Collection) by Nancy Tillman- This book features our capabilities and the wonderful contributions that we have to make as well as the fact that we are worthy of this wonderful life.
You Belong Here by M.H. Clark and Isabelle Arsenault – This book is one that is simple, sweet and perfect for building worth in young bookworms. It is also comforting and makes a positive bedtime story.
Songs for Our Sons by Beth Doyle and Ashling Lindsay- This book is full of well wishes, advice, positive affirmations and love for young boys. The illustrations are fantastic and its packed with positivity.
Dreams for Our Daughters by Ruth Doyle and Ashling Lindsay- This book is the daughter version of the book above. It has a similar format and is simply wonderful.
Hibernate with Me by Benjamin Scheuer and Jemima Williams- This book is an illustrated version of the song “Hibernate with Me”. It is comforting and full of acceptance and love.
Owl Love You by Matthew Heroux and Wednesday Kirwan- This book is a very simple one that expresses love and support from parents to children. The illustrations are stunning.
I Heart You by Meg Fleming and Sarah Jane Wright- Just three words per page and lovely illustrations. Short, sentimental and effective.
What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele, George David Weiss and Tim Hopgood- This book is an illustrated version of the classic and beloved song “what a wonderful world”. It’s perfect for singing along to throughout.
Bunny Roo, I Love You by Melissa Marr and Teagan White-The adorable illustrations of Teagan White give me all the heat eyes every time and this lovely release that is perfect for new babies is no different.
You Are a Beautiful Beginning by Nina Laden and Kelsey Garrity-Riley – I adore ever illustration on every page of this gorgeous book! It pays tribute to new beginnings and all children have ahead of them to experience and discover.
You Matter by Christian Robinson- This book is simple, yet so impactful with its message of worth. The words “you matter” can make such a difference and convey so much love.
I Wish You More by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenfield- A book full of well wishes for all of our children and it’s so sweet.
When I Am Big (A counting book from 1 to 25) by Maria Dek- A playful and unique play on counting books. This one is a bit different from the others on the list because it isn’t done in direct tribute to babies, but it’s a fun one that I couldn’t resist sharing. Besides, every kid needs a beautiful counting book, right?!
Read to Your Baby Every Day: 30 classic nursery rhymes to read aloud (Stitched Storytime) by Rachel Williams and Chloe Giordano- This collection of short nursery rhymes is put together to help facilitate short and lovely reading sessions with your baby. It’s beautiful enough to be passed down too.
Love Is by Diane Adams and Claire Keane- This book is positively adorable and features a little girl as she cares for a baby duckling. A darling message on love.
Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave by Jessica Hische- The typography in this book is so fun and I love the positive affirmations that it is packed with.
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Matt Huss says
I would recommend I Wish You Happiness by Michael Wong. It’s adorable and inspirational.