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Top 5 recommendations for books for babies

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stereo · 15/01/2011 22:26

Hi all, if you were to invest in (i.e. buy rather than borrow)five baby books, what would be your top recommnedations? Thanks!

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NannyState · 16/01/2011 09:04

I second the 'That's not my...' series. Babies/toddlers find them very funny, especially when read in a silly voice (ime Grin).

The Gruffalo I'd say is for slightly older children.

Chocaholica · 16/01/2011 09:01

Mmm, The Very Hungry Caterpillar works well for teeny babies too, you're right.

Both of mine have liked a book called Ten Little Fish too, wherein the ten fish gradually dwindle to one, who falls in love with another fish, and then they have babies and produce another ten little fish...

mamadiva · 16/01/2011 08:27

Lol that'll be Grufallo rather Blush

mamadiva · 16/01/2011 08:27

The Grudallo
Dear Saanta
Dear Zoo
The Hungry Caterpillar
That's not my ... books are fab for interaction.

Chocaholica · 16/01/2011 08:15

Agree with Each Peach Pear Plum and Dear Zoo.

And my 9 month old loves the That's Not My books. I would say they have a shorter shelf life than Each Peach Pear Plum which my 3 year old still likes.

DD2 also (9 mths) has loved the Peekaboo Pets/Jungle/Park etc since she was tiny.

The biggest baby book hit in our house though has been a book called Little Witch, which is now out of print, but which both girls have adored as babies.

mylifewithstrangers · 15/01/2011 23:00

Believe me moaning neither am I all that mad keen on Hairy Maclairy, but my kids seem to be Hmm

The Ahlbergs books are the best by a mile though

moaningminniewhingesagain · 15/01/2011 22:54

I second the all of mylifewithstrangers list except I am not mad on Hairy Maclairy.

Also Meg and Mog books.

Book People often have sets of baby/toddler books very cheaply.

Thats not my... books - the ones aimed at boys are much better than the girly ones, much better variety of textures!

And library - we borrow them then buy the ones I we love.

drivingmisscrazy · 15/01/2011 22:49

rosie's walk - a classic and lovely to look at

mylifewithstrangers · 15/01/2011 22:47

Dear Zoo
The Baby's Catalogue (Ahlbergs)
Each Peach Pear Plum (ditto)
Peepo (ditto)
Owl babies

Also Hairy Maclairy, Mog and Kipper books

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stereo · 15/01/2011 22:47

Sorry guys! I meant books to read to a baby! Should have been more specific. :)

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stewmaker · 15/01/2011 22:42

that's not my ........ Usborne books
a whole range and my ds has loved them

I just picked up loads of board books from charity shops for little money so got loads of different ones. I would recommend doing this as you don't know what they will like

CupcakesHay · 15/01/2011 22:40

Oh - bugger - did you mean baby books - like books to read to a baby Blush - have a horrid feeling you might have meant that. if so - sorry!!!!

stewmaker · 15/01/2011 22:40

do you mean for baby or for you?

CupcakesHay · 15/01/2011 22:39

I've just bought 3 ..... gina ford contented baby (quite like, but a bit of a harsh routine to follow - has a bit of bad press, but interesting reading)

Also - what to expect in your first year - which is great and has loads of tips and things in it - i'm a first time mum-to-be.

And your baby week by week - again a great book - which does what's in the title.

Shoudl tell you haven't actually given birth (38wks!) - but these were recommended by people on MN and friends, and i've pretty much read cover to cover as been sleeping badly - and all give good advice. Like always, take it all with pinch of salt - but seem very helpful.

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