What’s better than snuggling up with your baby as you read aloud from a favorite nursery book? Studies have shown that babies respond to their parents reading to them and it is a great way to bond together. Any new mom-to-be is sure to appreciate a favorite nursery tale to share with her baby so they also make great baby shower gifts. As they grow books can start kids on their way to learning, colors, animals, numbers, simple words and a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Here are some great stories to have on baby’s bookshelf:
1. If Animals Kissed Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul
This whimsical little story goes through different animals and what they would do for goodnight kisses. The playful rhyme is fun to read and the sweet illustrations are sure to capture your heart.
2.Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star by Caroline Jayne Church
Sing along as you turn the pages of this adorably illustrated board book. The book is perfect for lulling your baby to sleep and young toddlers will enjoy looking at the pictures as they sing to the familiar tune.
3. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
This classic story follows a little bunny as he bids goodnight to things like the moon, his room, and even a balloon. The cadence of the words is gentle and calming perfect for a bedtime read that will soon become a favorite!
4. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow
Laugh as these five mischievous monkeys get in to trouble and bump their little heads. You might relate to the tired mama monkey caring for her little ones too! It also makes a cute way to introduce your toddler to counting.
5. Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman
Walk along with the little lost chick as he searches high and low for his mother meeting many other animals and objects on his way. The cute picture and fun story make it easy to see why this is such a favorite. This will be a good book to keep for when your baby grows up and starts to learn reading too.
6. Oh, The Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss
A perfect introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss this great story also welcomes your baby to all the possibilities of life. This book is simple and humorous with its trademark whimsical illustrations. Other Dr.Seuss books also make great additions to a nursery.
7. Guess How Much I Love You
by Sam McBratney
Join Big and Little Nutbrown Hares as they show how much they love each other. This timeless tale is a beautiful read and is perfect when dad want to be part of bedtime.
8. Dinosaur Roar! by Paul and Henrietta Strickland
See Dinosaurs roar and stomp around this colorful book on their way to a dinosaur picnic. The silly Dinos and playful rhymes are sure to delight your little ones as they start to learn opposites through the creatures differences.
9. Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae
Meet Gerald the clumsy Giraffe in his quest to dance. It is an inspiring tale as he finally learns to dance to his own tune with a little encouragement from a friend. Fantastic book that teaches it’s OK to be different and to follow your dreams. The colorful illustrations are sure to capture your baby’s attention too.
10. Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
A Soft Yellow Duck, Plump Purple Cat, and Handsome Blue Horse leap out of the pages in this cute book. The repetitive text and simple, vibrant pictures help little ones learn colors and animals as you read the simple story to them.
11. Gossie by Olivier Dunrea
Help Gossie the little yellow gosling as she searches for her favorite red boots. This is a lovely, cheerful story with gentle humor and bright artwork that will attract even the littlest eyes.
12. Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt
A touch and feel book perfect for starting babies and young toddlers on books. Reach out to feel the differences between the soft bunny and dad’s scratchy beard for sensory play with your baby.
13. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Every nursery should have this all time favorite on it’s shelf! Follow along with this hungry green caterpillar as he grows to eventually become a beautiful butterfly. The story subtly introduces the days of the week as its fun illustrations even eat through the book!
14. Corduroy by Don Freeman
This story of a teddy bear waiting to find a friend and his adventures in the department store. The little bear’s longing for a home and love will warm everyone’s heart all the way to his happy ending.
15. My Very First Mother Goose
by Iona Opie
Read the classic tales of Mother Goose in this adorably illustrated book. “Jack and Jill”, “Hey Diddle, Diddle”, “Pat-a-Cake” and 57 more rhymes to share with your baby. This book is sure to continue delighting them even as they grow up.
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