A book is a wonderful and lasting gift for a baby. Books help develop baby’s sensory perception and language skills. Very young babies enjoy hearing the words read and looking at the bright colors and pictures. soon they will be touching and feeling the textures, turning the pages and even retelling the story themselves. these are all vital pre-reading skills.
If you’re thinking of buying a Christmas gift for a baby or toddler and don’t know where to start, here are some of our award-winning books for babies and toddlers, and why the judges rate them so highly. right. we hope you find something you love!
You are reading: Best usborne books for babies
Progressive Preschool Awards 2019
Gold Award – Best Preschool Editorial Rank: That’s Not My… Series
the usborne series that’s not my… has been enjoyed by babies (and their parents) for 20 years, and it’s still winning.
see all that are not my… books >
Awards made for moms 2019
Gold Award: Best Book for Babies and Toddlers: That’s Not My Llama…
mfm judge steffi-louise commented: “the book is a lovely small size which is great for my kids, especially my 12 month old. the variety of different textures along with the words to describe the textures is fantastic and educational. the book is colourful, fun and a great way to get children learning. ideal for someone just starting out playing and being introduced to books.”
find out more about this book>
Awards made for moms 2018
Best Children’s Book Series: Little Peep Through Collection
mfm judge vinie says: “these books were very colorful together and can be appealing to a 0-2 year old. Young readers will like the mysteries that each page brings, which may engage their curiosity. the books are made of good quality thick material and feel sturdy.”
mfm judge magda adds: “these books are just adorable! Fabulous illustrations, creative cutouts, and a sweet story to kick things off.”
See Also: 12 Things Parents and Educators Should Know About Manga | Brightly
see all the peeked out books
Awards made for moms 2018
Gold Winner – Best Book for Babies and Toddlers: That’s Not My Unicorn…
This is the 50th title in the that’s not my… series, it’s bright and special and remains a firm favorite with babies.
“what makes this one so special is how bright it is; inside, the cover, even the edges of the pages – everything in this book screams unicorns and magic! (waterstone checker)
Find out more about this book
See Also: The Best 8 Books by Agatha Christie [PDF] | InfoBooks.org
Awards made for moms 2017
Gold Winner – Best Baby Book: Baby’s First Fingerprint Playbook
Little fingers love exploring the clipped paths in this colorful playbook.
judges: “a wonderful book that provides lasting enjoyment…an ideal gift for a baby and a delightful book to share.”
view all baby’s first playbooks
sainsbury’s children’s book awards 2015
Winner – Infants & Toddlers Category: Baby’s First Slide & Seeing Animals
author fiona watt won the sainbury children’s book award in the infants and toddlers category for the second year in a row. The awards were handed out in conjunction with Save the Children’s ‘Read On. Get On’ campaign, which aims to combat inequality by getting every child in the UK to read well by the age of 11.
“This is a beautiful book. It looks very well done with very thick cardboard pages and bright colors. baby loves the colors and the slider brings lots of smiles!” (katie g amazon reviewer)
See Also: Tonya Kappes – Book Series In Order
view all baby’s first slides and view books
2013 Progressive Preschool Awards
Winner – Best Preschool Publication Rank: Baby’s First Touch Sensitive Series
judge: “a vibrant board book…specially designed to visually stimulate babies. with bright and eye-catching illustrations, plus lots of tactile elements to encourage sensory development.”
In addition to the one shown above, there are many more colorful and delicate books in the award-winning series. click here to see them all.
mother and baby
Best Book for Babies and Toddlers: Noisy Nursery Rhymes
judge: “a nice little book…. the high-contrast colors and patterns have been designed with little ones in mind.”
view all baby noisy and musical books
premium baby awards 2004, 2006
best buy: that’s not my penguin
That’s Not My Penguin…was one of the first Not My…books to be published, and remains a favorite with children and parents alike.
“this range of sensitive books has been a must-have for babies and toddlers for 20 years.” (book critic in the newspaper el sol)
Find out more about this book
See Also: The Best 8 Books by Agatha Christie [PDF] | InfoBooks.org