Books like When I Was a Baby
Award winning
The Runaway Hug
Nick Bland, Freya Blackwood, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming tale exploring love and family bonds.
Encourages empathy and emotional understanding in children.
Simple, engaging narrative ideal for early readers.
Supports development of social and emotional skills.

The Runaway Hug
Nick Bland, Freya Blackwood, 2011
Award winning
Time for Bed's Story
Monica Arnaldo, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Encourages routine with a fun, gentle bedtime narrative.
Vivid illustrations captivate and spark young imaginations.
Fosters emotional development through relatable characters.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading time.

Time for Bed's Story
Monica Arnaldo, 2020
Teddy Bedtime
Georgie Birkett, unknown author, 2014
24 pages
Why to read
Soothes bedtime routines with a gentle, engaging narrative.
Enhances emotional development through relatable teddy bear characters.
Supports language skills with simple, rhythmic text.
Encourages a love for reading at an early age.

Teddy Bedtime
Georgie Birkett, unknown author, 2014
Award winning
Pigs in Pajamas
Maggie Smith, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual development.
Simple, rhythmic text aids in language acquisition.
Introduces basic counting and pattern recognition skills.
Encourages a bedtime routine with fun, relatable scenarios.

Pigs in Pajamas
Maggie Smith, 2012
Award winning
Quack!
Arthur Yorinks, Adrienne Yorinks, 2003
24 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate visual learning.
Encourages empathy through character interactions.
Supports language development with playful dialogue.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Quack!
Arthur Yorinks, Adrienne Yorinks, 2003
Award winning
One Mitten
Kristine O'connell George, Maggie Smith, 2002
31 pages
Why to read
Explores creativity with a simple and charming storyline.
Encourages resourcefulness through playful scenarios.
Enhances visual thinking with engaging illustrations.
Suitable for young readers, building literacy skills.

One Mitten
Kristine O'connell George, Maggie Smith, 2002
Award winning
Do Pigs Have Stripes?
Melanie Walsh, 1996
29 pages
Why to read
Engages preschoolers with colorful, interactive flip-pages.
Teaches animal recognition and characteristics effectively.
Encourages curiosity and observational skills.
Simple, repetitive text aids early literacy development.

Do Pigs Have Stripes?
Melanie Walsh, 1996
Award winning
Someday, Maybe
Diana Murray, Jessica Gibson, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Explores dreams and aspirations in an engaging way.
Captures the essence of hope and perseverance.
Encourages self-discovery and setting achievable goals.
Stimulating narrative that sparks curiosity and imagination.
